Category: Ancient World

History of Visual Dishware

Ancient dishware depicting scenes is a fascinating subject that provides a window into the cultural and artistic practices of past societies. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, created dishware that depicted scenes of everyday life, mythology, and erotica. In ancient Greece, pottery was an essential medium for artistic expression. Greek potters … Continue reading History of Visual Dishware

Ancient Birth Control & The Oldest Living Thing

Birth control methods have been used by human societies for thousands of years, and some of the earliest examples date back to ancient times. In this article, we will explore some of the methods of birth control used by ancient civilizations. Condoms:The ancient Egyptians are believed to have used condoms made of linen. These early … Continue reading Ancient Birth Control & The Oldest Living Thing

Food and Sex – An Historical Glimpse

The aphrodisiac properties of certain foods have remained a topic of interest down through history. With the ongoing argument between those who don’t believe there is any such thing and those who do, it strikes me that perhaps the tales of these foods told through the ages is proof enough. A long shelf life seems … Continue reading Food and Sex – An Historical Glimpse

Sexual Positions in History

Or – “When Push Comes To Shove” Most adult humans have had at least a fleeting thought about some of the more erotic and downright raunchy hardcore times in history. Those Egyptians and Greeks and Romans could sure turn a grand cock or two on pottery we can still admire today. Through phallus worship and … Continue reading Sexual Positions in History

Pope Joan … er… John

Is that a staff under your robe or are you just happy to see me? Legend has it (there are strong arguments for fact and fiction) there once resided, over the Vatican, a female pope. Hard to believe, I know. Here’s the story.  Joan was born to English parents in Germany in the ninth century. … Continue reading Pope Joan … er… John

Piercing Our Past – Bod Mod in the Ancient World

Body modification, ie. piercing, scarring, branding, tattooing, etc. have been a part of wo/man's adventure through his/her sexual history. Although in the past decade or so, body mod has seen a resurgence, for many years, anything beyond ear piercing was simply not acceptable. Hold over from the reign of prudery of Victoria assured society of … Continue reading Piercing Our Past – Bod Mod in the Ancient World

Breasts Through The Ages

Or - Thanks for the mammaries. Ah …The breast. So many varieties. They are everywhere these days. Turn on the computer and up pops an ad. Breasts. Turn on the television and the characters are active. Breasts. Breasts in magazines, advertisements, everywhere. Breasts have a history of their own. Yes, they rate their own history. … Continue reading Breasts Through The Ages

The History of the Dildo

"Hey, don't knock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love!" - Woody Allen The word dildo is described in the Merriam Webster Dictionary as "an object serving as a penis substitute for vaginal insertion". Its etymology is unknown but it has been dated to the 1500’s. Some believe it comes from the Italian word "diletto" … Continue reading The History of the Dildo

Grotesques – The Sheela-Na-Gig let it all hang out

Cruise the old churches of Europe and you’re sure to run into the Sheela-Na-Gig. She’s found on arches and carved in stones. Her huge head, staring eyes and her hands reaching down between her wide open legs to spread her swollen and oversized womanhood suggest more prostitution than protection. The Sheela-Na-Gig are said to keep … Continue reading Grotesques – The Sheela-Na-Gig let it all hang out