Grab this episode with both hands and hear how the dildo has been used and revered around the world for almost as long as humans have existed. This now-common bedroom accessory has its roots in ancient cultures, religion, spirituality and sexuality across all of history,... and it might just get you into heaven. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at the complicated and fascinating life of the prolific Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen. Most well known for his fairy tales, in this episode we can clearly see the parallels between the tale of the Little Mermaid and the painful unrequited love in Anderson's life. While his romantic desires and experiences are certainly complicated, many historians have concluded that this famous author may well have been asexual. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come with me as we explore the changing attitudes and depictions of oral sex throughout the ages. From the ancient Egyptians to Shakespeare and beyond, humans have been performing oral for as long as we'e been having sex. Intimate and at times disgusting, the act of oral stimulation has a delicious history. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Joyce was an Irish novelist, poet, and literary critic. He was a part of the avant-garde movement and is regarded as one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century. He also delighted in the sounds and smells of his beloved wife, Nora Barnacle's farts. Come with me as we explore the intimate, sexually explosive and complex relationship between Nora and James through their 'fart letters'. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step back in time with me and let me tickle your fancy because in this episode I dip my toes into the long and interesting history of the foot fetish. From ancient Chinese foot binding to unusual findings during the AIDS epidemic, it seems we've long had a fascination with our feet. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I want to introduce you to the first ever pornographic novel and share why it was so radical, and why it is so important. Brace yourself, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure by John Cleveland has it all, which is why it was banned for over 200 years. So get off Porn Hub and check out the very first, and very popular, pornographic novel from 1748. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent times rimming has increased in popularity but the history of Rimming is long and,...er.. juicy. Many years ago if you were caught rimming you could be charged with witchcraft and even killed. And, which famous composer wishes he could lick his own arse? Get 'tongue in cheek' with Esme as she explores our changing behaviours and views on rimming. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to Kinky History. In this very first episode, I'd like to share with you why the History of sexuality and kink is important, how I came to study it and what we can learn from the past. Follow Kinky History on everything & contact Esme here Subscribe to Kinky History Uncensored here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinky History is a podcast series that explores the evolution of human sexuality - from scandalous stories from the Ancient World to the saucy secrets of famous figures. TikTok IG Coming Soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.