A Brief History of Oral Sex

A Brief History of Oral Sex
ISBN-10
1476671265
ISBN-13
9781476671260
Category
Social Science
Pages
200
Language
English
Published
2017-06-26
Publisher
McFarland
Author
David DePierre

Description

The ancient Greeks and Romans considered it degrading to both parties yet depicted it prolifically in art and literature. The Early Christian Church called it "the worst evil," punishable by seven years of penance and fasting (murder was one year). Nearly all of the 13 original American colonies had laws against it--except Georgia. A Victorian handbook for young brides advised how to "dampen his desire to kiss in forbidden territory." Attitudes about oral sex have varied through the centuries and across cultures--a death sentence in some nations, a religious practice in others. This book explores its history as well as its impact on world events.

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