Let’s Talk about Medieval Sex, Baby

Let’s Talk about Medieval Sex, Baby

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S1 E2: The medieval Church set the rules for sex, and the number-one rule was that it was solely for procreation within the bounds of marriage. Consider medieval ideas about procreation and see how everyday people thought about their own bodies and how they worked. Also, look at some of the medieval techniques to increase fertility or to prevent pregnancy.