Sex in ancient times

The history of sex is often considered to be part of the history of human privacy, the experiences of the body. Further, it is a consequence of the concept of enlightenment, a fundamental problem of each individual.

Since the dawn of every civilization has proposed customary laws against sexual acts. The oldest has to mention the law drafted by the Babylonian kings (2100-1700 BC). Accordingly, adulterers must be punished by death. Eastern culture also considered it a serious offense. The King Ethelbert of Kent (606) provided fine levels for violating the rules of sexual assault, sexual harassment with other wives, widows, slaves. Alfred the Great (871 - 899) allowed the killing of a man who had sexually stealthy behavior with other wives, with a niece or with a mother. And King Cnut (1020-1023) forbids men who have married 'fat cats' with slaves, if violated will be stigmatized, confiscated property, even cut off the nose or ear.

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The threats of seriousness in sex also appear in the Commandments of Christianity. Thus, the adulterous person, an animal or gay male sex partner, must be executed, a female nun is burned alive . St. Augustine (354-430) is one of the strong supporters of concern. sexual exclusion points do not match moral morality and consider it the most dangerous act, damaging the character, tempting the hearts of loyal and holy people. Around 1100, the Christian church officially put sexual matters into confession. On the other hand, regulations on adultery, adultery, and prostitution are also tightened.

However, by the end of the 13th century, 60-90% of the cases were related to sex, despite strict rules. In London, Bristol and Gloucester had a prison system for prostitutes, adultery criminals, lecherous priests. These criminals were also marched in the streets with bad clothes, accompanied by the frantic sounds of metal objects intertwining and the sound of public leaves. Some cases are still shaved or expelled from the area. But then in the 16th century, it was the Catholic Church that was denounced by the Protestant movement aloud for the appearance of so many dissolute priests who tolerated prostitution.

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Adultery, illicit sex was severely punished in ancient times

The two most attractive aspects of sex in ancient times are control and stimulation of sexual desire. Accordingly, ancient Greek and Roman residents were the creators of sexual talent. They set up a museum that stimulates the human instincts, including raw oysters, the skin symbol of the goddess Aphrodite, who appeared from the top of the sea foam. Pomegranate juice, mixed with wine is a natural aphrodisiac that ancient Egyptians and the Middle East used. Besides, they also mix evergreen tree, gentian, red leaf orchid, opium as a wine additive to increase the capacity of the bed.

Some creams, natural extracts were also used directly on the reproductive organs for lubrication such as mixing honey with pepper, nettle oil, extracts of beetle bodies. With the common people, watercress, hemp seeds, shallow lotus flowers are plants that control sexual desire. Greek and Roman diners use lettuce to neutralize sexual ability. However, with Egyptians, lettuce has aphrodisiac effect.

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Ancient people had tremendous fear with bisexual sex

To limit sexual ability, the ancients used even rat droppings as a massage. In addition, they use rose oil and aloe vera as a precious medicine. Mating of male alcohol and urine is also a way to control sexual desire. Stronger, waterlily, nymphaea is used as an herb to control sexual desire for a few days. Even a writer said that water lilies would 'Quiet the desire, even the sexual dream for 40 days'.

Ancient people, in addition to concerns with aphrodisiacs, curb sexual desire, contraception also have formidable fears with bisexual sex, bisexual people. Sexual intercourse has become a central theme in ancient poetry, drama and novels.