Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked
Sexual purity was hugely importance in the medieval world, especially for women.How did chastity work in practice? Why was it so important? And was the infamous chastity belt really used?Joining Kate ...
1 Okt 202445min
Sex in Ancient Mesopotamia
How sexually liberated were the people of Ancient Mesopotamia? In what is modern day Iraq and dates back to around 3000 BC.The answer may surprise you, with gender fluidity and sexual diversity quite ...
27 Sep 202450min
Underwear: Codpieces, Loin Cloths & Thongs
Whatever your underwear preferences, have you ever wondered about their history?From the Tudor codpiece to Victorian bloomers, they've all got a story to tell. Sharing them with Kate today is Nina Edw...
24 Sep 202434min
What Did The Vikings Really Look Like?
Were the Vikings the original trendsetters?Even when they were raiding the poor monks in Lindsfarne in 793, they were passing on hairstyles that annoyed some of the local elders.Why did they file thei...
20 Sep 202440min
Cruising & Cottaging: Sex in Public Places
With privacy being a modern luxury, where did people in the past go to meet and hook up? Public toilets were (and can still be) a popular option.But what were secret signals? And what were the risks? ...
17 Sep 202439min
Ancient Goddesses: Rebellion, Magic & Sexual Liberation
Struggling for role models in the modern world? We've got your back, looking way back to the ancient world.Join Kate and Jasmine Elmer, author of her new book, Goddess With A Thousand Faces, as they e...
13 Sep 202444min
Pagan Ritual Nudity
Rituals are a big part of this funny human experience, aren't they?Whether that's morning rituals like making your bed... or pagan rituals that involve stripping down to your birthday suit for certain...
10 Sep 202438min
What The Ancient Greeks Got Wrong About The Female Body
Why did the Ancient Greeks depict a womb as an octopus in their textbooks?Their writings and (mis)understandings of the female body might seem borderline comical now, but how did these beliefs on the ...
6 Sep 202446min
