Catherine The Great Horses Around

One of the most prevalent rumors in history is also one of its most sexually taboo. Catherine the Great became Empress of Russia in 1762 at the age of forty. Ask just about anyone what they may know of Catherine the Great of Russia and they will either take on that wonderfully oblivious blank stare, … Continue reading Catherine The Great Horses Around

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

Ghostly Sex and Paranormal Orgasms

A lecturer on the paranormal was addressing a class of university students. He began, "Today I'm going to discuss so-called ghosts. Before I begin, may I ask how many of you believe ghosts are real?" About 100 hands went up. "That's about typical," said the lecturer. "Now, how many of you believe you have seen … Continue reading Ghostly Sex and Paranormal Orgasms

Mata Hari

100 YEARS - 1905 - THE BEGINNING OF SEDUCTION AND SECRETS "I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win." - Mata Hari Is it the fact she danced nearly nude at a time when such behaviour was considered beyond abominable for a woman…or is it the fact she … Continue reading Mata Hari