🎧 Sex in Ancient China
🎧 Betwixt the Sheets • 43m
How did the people of Ancient China think about sex?
From sexual vampirism to unrealistic representations of courtesan culture, from wife lending to avoiding *ahem* finishing: in this episode Kate and Paul R. Goldin from the University of Pennsylvania delve into the beds and sexual beliefs of Ancient China.
*WARNING there are adult themes and mentions of rape in this episode*
Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Anisha Deva
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