Beards, Real Men, and Poseurs: male sexuality and fashion since around 1900

By Julia Laite April 8, 2014 History of Sexuality 8 comments

Male fashion has long been central to the way we define what it means to be a ‘real’ man.

The Censorship of Female Pleasure: Cleland, Charlie Countryman, Cunnilingus

By Katelyn Dykerman March 20, 2014 Early Modern 1 comment

What does censorship of John Cleland’s novel tell us about attitudes to female pleasure?

Valentine’s as Prostitution, Marriage as a Trade: Commerce, Sex, History (and a recipe)

By Julia Laite February 14, 2014 Sexual Labour 2 comments

Valentine’s Day most certainly blends sex, love, and commerce.

Immigration, sexuality and ‘British’ identity: contrasts and continuities

By Simon Jenkins January 16, 2014 Race and Ethnicity, United Kingdom 6 comments

Sexuality was a dominant aspect in concerns over migrants following the First World War.