Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex Feltman Rachel
Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex Feltman Rachel A rollicking, myth-busting history of sex that moves from historical attempts at birth control to Hildegard von Bingen's treatise on the…
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Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex Feltman Rachel
A rollicking, myth-busting history of sex that moves from historical attempts at birth control to Hildegard von Bingen's treatise on the female orgasm, demystifying plenty of urban legends along the way.Roman physicians told female patients they should sneeze out as much semen as possible after intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Sex has changed in a million ways since Adam and Eve, the original awkward virgins, and in a million others it hasn't. Historical treatments for erectile dysfunction included goat testicle transplants.
With unstoppable curiosity and mischievous humor, science writer Rachel Feltman debunks myths, breaks down stigma, and uses the long, outlandish history of sex to dissect present-day practices, attitudes, and taboos.Feltman knows that cracking jokes is an effective way to dismantle fear and help people gain scientific literacy, and indeed, as it