On the Midsummer solstice, the Vikings erected a huge phallus carved out of a log. They dressed it in leaves and […]
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Self-Pollution
In 1716, Dr. Balthazar Bekker published a pamphlet in London on the “heinous sin” of “self-pollution” entitled Onania, which warned that […]
Vintage Smut Sundays
During the 19th/20th century “smut” referred to sexually explicit or pornographic content. This could include images, videos, literature, or other media […]
“The Romance of Lust” (1873-76)
“The Romance of Lust” (1873-76) is an anonymous erotic novel that has intrigued readers and scholars for over a century. This […]
The House of Priapus
Priapus, the god of fertility and abundance, with a scale and bag of money, depicted on the wall of an ornate […]
Bronze Age HaPenis
It’s only a modern idea to cover ourselves up. We’re a social species, so we simply do it because everyone else […]
Cockring History
The first documented use of cock rings occurred in ancient China. The ancient Chinese cock ring was made from the eyelid […]