A Curious History of Sex

by Kate Lister Narrated by Kate Lister

Overview

The act of sex has not changed since people first worked out what went where, but the ways in which society dictates how sex is culturally understood and performed have varied significantly through the ages. Humans are the only creatures that stigmatize particular sexual practices, and sex remains a deeply divisive issue around the world. Attitudes will change and grow-hopefully for the better-but sex will never be free of stigma or shame unless we acknowledge where it has come from.



Based on the popular research project Whores of Yore, and written with her distinctive humor and wit, A Curious History of Sex draws upon Dr Kate Lister's extensive knowledge of sex history. From medieval impotence tests to twentieth-century testicle thefts, from the erotic frescoes of Pompeii, to modern-day sex doll brothels, Kate unashamedly roots around in the pants of history, debunking myths, challenging stereotypes and generally getting her hands dirty.



You will laugh, you will wince and you will wonder just how much has actually changed.



Contains mature themes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Arousal, adultery, and desire . . . [The Curious History of Sex] is unavoidably an account of injustice against women, and a compelling one.” —Guardian “She’s mostly quite good company on the page. . . . Wherever we are heading, whatever your proclivities, Lister has this comment: ‘I promise, it’s all been done before.’” —Dwight Garner, New York Times “Buckle your trousers, fasten your seatbelts, here comes Kate Lister. Her curious history of sex is a wild ride, made all the more enjoyable by a wonderfully irreverent approach. If she ever tires of being an academic historian she might try stand-up comedy. I’ve never had so much fun learning stuff. . . . Bravo to Lister for her honesty, authority, candor, and especially her humor.” —The Times “An eye opener. Thoughtful but fun, scholarly but spritely . . . and a bit rude!” —Sir Tony Robinson

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175987189
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	11/24/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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