Book review: A Curious History of Sex - Paul Roffey - Writer

A Curious History of Sex by Dr. Kate Lister is an interesting and witty journey through the, well, history of sex. Not the whole history of course, as Kate says that would be a mighty tome indeed. ... There is so much more in this book that I could cover; chapters on aphrodisiacs; anaphrodisiacs; sexual language; the disturbing and disgusting ...

A Curious History of Sex (Hardcover) | McNally Jackson Books

Drawing upon extensive research from Dr Kate Lister's Whores of Yore website and written with her distinctive humour and wit, A Curious History of Sex covers topics ranging from twentieth- century testicle thefts to Victorian doctors massaging the pelvises of their female patients, from smutty bread innuendos dating back to AD 79, to the new ...

BOOK REVIEW A Curious History of Sex by Kate Lister

The book is nicely split into eight overarching themes such as sex and words; sex and machines and sex and money. Within these themes are chapters such as: Medieval Impotence Tests, Sex and Cycling and A History of Pubic Hair so, you know, every base is covered in terms of topics. Whatever your thing is. Ahem.

A Curious History of Sex (Hardcover) | Third Street Books

Drawing upon extensive research from Dr Kate Lister's Whores of Yore website and written with her distinctive humour and wit, A Curious History of Sex covers topics ranging from twentieth- century testicle thefts to Victorian doctors massaging the pelvises of their female patients, from smutty bread innuendos dating back to AD 79, to the new ...

A Review of 'A Curious History of Sex' by Kate Lister

She categorises sex history by: words, genitals, food, machines, hygiene, reproduction and money. Sex in history, and to some degree still today, is a fairly taboo topic. However, Lister has made this easily accessible and an enjoyable read. A Curious History takes us on a journey from ancient history right up until modern day, drawing us in ...