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Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome

By: L. J. Trafford
Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
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A fascinating and often-funny look into Romans' private (or not-so-private) lives, exploring the truth behind the empire's salacious reputation.

From emperors to empresses, poets to prostitutes, slaves to plebs, ancient Rome was a wealth of different experiences and expectations-nowhere more so than around the subject of sex and sexuality. The image of ancient Rome that has come down to us is one of sexual excess: emperors gripped by perversion partaking in pleasure with whomever and whatever they fancied during weeklong orgies.

But how true are these tales of depravity? Was it really a sexual free-for-all? What were the laws surrounding sexual engagement? How did these vary according to gender and class? And what happened to those who transgressed the rules? We invite you to climb into bed with the Romans to discover some very odd contraceptive devices, gather top tips on how to attract a partner, and learn why you should avoid poets as lovers at all costs. Along the way we'll stumble across potions and spells, emperors and their favorites, and some truly eye-popping interior decor choices.

©2021 LJ Trafford (P)2024 Tantor Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Ancient History

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I have enjoyed this book immensely. It has added depth and understanding of an area I was not too familiar with before I read this. It is well written, and well researched and is a valuable addition to a seemingly popular subject about Rome.

Wonderfully eye opening

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