Sex lives of medieval people
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What did our mediaeval ancestors think about sex? Howdid thebelief that sex was sinful sit alongside the notion that it was also necessary to balance your bodily humours? And what did they know about contraception? Catherine harvey sheds light on the surprisingly familiar sex lives of ordinary mediaeval people. Eleanor evans, please be aware that this podcast contains some graphic sexual descriptions and discussions of sexual violence.
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