Author: Reece Glenny

Ancient Birth Control: Pessaries, Poultices, and Early Tampons in Medical Texts

Mar 21 2026 / History & Culture

Ancient civilizations used honey, acacia gum, sea sponges, and even crocodile dung to prevent pregnancy. These weren’t myths-they were documented medical practices that laid the foundation for modern contraception.

State and National Laws Protecting Intersex Children: Emerging Models

Mar 20 2026 / Social Policy

As of 2026, U.S. states are failing to protect intersex children from nonconsensual surgeries. While some hospitals are changing course, laws in Nebraska, Texas, and California reveal deep gaps in bodily autonomy. Real progress starts with consent - not conformity.

Youth, Schools, and LGBTQ+ Rights: How Speech, Safety, and Inclusive Policies Shape Student Outcomes

Mar 19 2026 / Social Policy

LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. are dropping out of high school at twice the national rate due to unsafe schools, discriminatory laws, and erased histories. Over 650,000 students are at risk-costing the economy billions. Inclusive policies save lives and futures.

The History of Masturbation: From Creation Myth to Medical Concern

Mar 18 2026 / History & Culture

From ancient creation myths to Victorian medical horrors, the history of masturbation reveals how society’s fear of the body shaped medicine, morality, and modern health science.

The Oldest Profession: Prostitution in 2400 BCE Mesopotamia

Mar 17 2026 / History & Culture

Prostitution in 2400 BCE Mesopotamia was a legal, regulated occupation tied to religion and economy-not just sin or scandal. The Code of Hammurabi protected sex workers, and the Epic of Gilgamesh shows their cultural power.

Kāmaśāstra Traditions: How Ancient India Understood Female Pleasure

Mar 16 2026 / History & Culture

The Kama Sutra didn't just describe sex-it gave women the right to pleasure, control, and agency 1,700 years before modern science caught up. This is how ancient India understood female orgasm.

Sexual Selection in Early Animals: How Courtship, Competition, and Mate Choice Shaped Evolution

Mar 15 2026 / History & Archaeology

Sexual selection shaped the most dramatic traits in early animals-from peacock tails to spider suicide-driven by competition and mate choice. Darwin's theory explains why beauty and risk go hand in hand in evolution.

Phallic Charms and Fertility Superstitions in Ancient Rome

Mar 14 2026 / History & Culture

In ancient Rome, phallic charms called fascinum were worn by children, carried by generals, and guarded by Vestal Virgins-not for lust, but to ward off the evil eye and ensure fertility. These symbols blended religion, magic, and humor into daily life.

Greek Vase Paintings Reveal Sexual Norms of Ancient Athens

Mar 13 2026 / History & Culture

Greek vase paintings reveal how sexuality, power, and social status shaped ancient Athenian life. From symposia to foreign markets, these artworks show desire as structured, not free-offering a raw look at male-male bonds, gender roles, and the art of control.

Pornography and Desire: How Daily Use Affects the Brain, Mood, and Relationships

Mar 12 2026 / Health & Wellness

Daily pornography use is linked to increased depression, anxiety, loneliness, and relationship problems. Research shows it rewires the brain's reward system, leading to desensitization and compulsive behavior-especially when used to escape emotions.

Sexual Transgression and Punishment in Middle Assyrian Law Tablets

Mar 10 2026 / History & Culture

The Middle Assyrian Law Tablets reveal a brutal, gendered legal system where sexual transgressions were punished with execution, mutilation, and forced transformation. These ancient codes expose how power, property, and control shaped justice in one of the world’s earliest empires.

Germany’s Leadership in Sex Education Since 1970: How a Broken Past Built the World’s Most Effective Model

Mar 9 2026 / Social Policy

Germany’s mandatory, evidence-based sex education system since 1970 has led to Europe’s lowest teen pregnancy rates. Built on lessons from Nazi-era suppression, it combines human rights, data, and legal backing to ensure every student receives accurate, inclusive sexual health education.