History of Asexuality

The Romans have gone down as some of the greatest perverts of all time. But what really went on inside a Roman orgy? Joining Kate to get behind the bacchanalia is fan-favourite Emma Southon whose new book is Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire.This episode was edited by Tim ...  Show more

Josephine Baker went from poverty and segregation in St. Louis to becoming Paris’s most sensational showgirl, captivating Europe with her dancing, sexuality and scandalous performances.But behind her outrageous persona was an extraordinary woman who became a spy in World War Two, ...  Show more

Although asexuality in other organisms is well-understood, human asexuality is more of a mystery to us. Is asexuality a disorder, or an orientation? Molly and Cristen examine what studies and anecdotal evidence reveal about human asexuality.

What is a throuple? How and when did the term originate? Anney shares some history and chats about how a relationship could look as an asexual person.

Sacha Coward joined me on the podcast to discuss queer history. We talked about Luisa Casati, Queen Anne, the Gay Liberation Front, and other stories of non-heteronormative relationships.

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In this episode, accredited sex therapist Cate Campbell and her son Diggory speak to Alice Olivia Scarlett about Asexuality - the lack of or low interest in sexual activity with others. Alice talks about coming out as an asexual, ‘blue balls’ and the debate amongst some as to whe ...  Show more