Sex Myths

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

History Hit

Society, Sex, Scandal, Education, History

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2022

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Why were the ovaries once seen as inverted testes? What words might you use if you were trying to describe a condition 'down there' to your doctor? And why did people once believe that you couldn't conceive a baby whilst standing up?

In this episode of Betwixt the Sheets, we're clearing away the smoke, mirrors and occasional cobwebs from the mysterious realms of sexual science. Kate is joined by Emily Nagoski, author of 'Come As You Are' and expert on sexual wellbeing, healthy relationships, and the prevention of sexual violence and harassment.

*WARNING there are adult words and themes in this episode*

Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Anisha Deva.

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0:00.0	Everyone leaves a legacy.
0:02.2	But a legacy can change over time as new generations
0:05.6	re-examine old preputations.
0:07.6	From Wundery and Gohanger podcasts, I'm F4hersh.
0:11.0	I'm Peter Frankapan, and in a brand new series,
0:14.0	we're exploring the lives of some of the biggest characters in history,
0:17.4	from Napoleon to Picasso.
0:19.2	And asking, what does their past tell us about our present?
0:23.4	This is legacy.
0:24.8	Follow now wherever you get your podcasts.
0:30.4	Hello, my lovely Patrixters.
0:34.0	It's me, Kate Lister.
0:35.3	I am here with your fair dues warning.
0:38.4	Fair dues.
0:39.3	This podcast contains two adults talking about adult themes in an adulty way.
0:43.6	We're actually talking about the history of sex myths.
0:46.2	So we will inevitably be veering into conversations around sex and body parts and
0:51.1	graphic surgery and rude language and all kinds of stuff.
0:54.4	But you know what, you just might not want to listen to that.
0:57.0	You might be about to have a lovely day with the family
0:59.5	or be enjoying your conflict, so you just could do without such filth.
1:02.8	In which case, run.
	...

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