Beyond penetration: rethinking the murder of Edward II

By Kit Heyam LGBTQ, Medieval

Was Edward II’s brutal murder related to his sexual behaviour?

365 Notches: (re)marks on our 1st anniversary

By notcheseditor History of Sexuality

It’s hard to believe that we are celebrating one year of Notches! On 6 January 2014,

Carnivalesque #107

By Katherine Harvey Early Modern, Medieval

A round-up of recent blog-posts on pre-modern history.

History of Sexuality at the American Historical Association Conference

By notcheseditor History of Sexuality

The American Historical Association (AHA) takes place January 2-5, 2015 in New York City.

Aesthetic uses of sex in early Japanese Butoh dance

By Michael Facius Asian Sexualities

Artistic networks and discourses spanned cultural centers from Tokyo to Paris and New York.

What was the Ultimate Medieval Aphrodisiac?

By Katherine Harvey Medicine and the Body, Medieval

Medieval people took the idea that the food they consumed could influence their sex lives seriously.

Sex in Japan: A global history perspective

By Michael Facius Asian Sexualities

Stereotypes offer a window into the history of Japanese sexualities.