2026-06-02T09:03:35+00:00https://thesexhistory.com/Reece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how women, as original seed gatherers, shaped agricultural discovery and domestication. From ancient foraging societies to modern sustainable farming, discover the enduring impact of female expertise on global food security and climate resilience.

2026-06-02T09:03:35+00:002026-06-02T09:03:35+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Debunking common myths about athletes and periods. Learn how the menstrual cycle truly impacts performance, why missing your period is a red flag for RED-S, and how to train smarter based on science, not stigma.

2026-06-01T08:49:04+00:002026-06-01T08:49:04+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the three phases of disclosure: awareness, assessment, and decision. Learn how this cycle shapes the ongoing coming out process for LGBTQ+ individuals.

2026-05-31T09:05:21+00:002026-05-31T09:05:21+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the modern physiology of solo sexual response, from the Masters and Johnson model to neurobiological insights on arousal, orgasm, and the impact of neurotransmitters.

2026-05-30T09:24:17+00:002026-05-30T09:24:17+00:00Science & BiologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the rise of the Moral Majority and the conservative backlash against the sexual revolution in the 1970s and 1980s. Learn how Jerry Falwell mobilized evangelicals to shape modern American politics.

2026-05-29T09:08:59+00:002026-05-29T09:08:59+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the history of the breadwinner-homemaker model, a 20th-century gender arrangement shaped by industrialization and policy. Learn how tax laws and social security created this family structure and why it has shifted.

2026-05-28T08:49:43+00:002026-05-28T08:49:43+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Etruscan women enjoyed unprecedented public freedom compared to Greek and Roman norms. From banquet scenes to burial rites, discover the archaeological evidence behind this ancient gender revolution.

2026-05-27T10:00:41+00:002026-05-27T10:00:41+00:00History & ArchaeologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how cultural change campaigns are breaking the silence on menstruation. From youth-led movements to brand activism, discover strategies tackling period poverty and stigma.

2026-05-26T09:31:38+00:002026-05-26T09:31:38+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Planned Parenthood transformed contraceptive access from illegal clinics to a major public health pillar. Learn about Title X, LARC data, and the real impact of funding cuts.

2026-05-25T09:09:53+00:002026-05-25T09:09:53+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how normal sexual desire and pleasure are increasingly labeled as medical disorders. Learn about the history, gender disparities, and pharmaceutical influence behind the medicalization of sex.

2026-05-24T09:02:37+00:002026-05-24T09:02:37+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the deep evolutionary history of human sexuality, from ancient protists to modern humans. Learn how biological roots shape our mating behaviors, relationships, and social structures.

2026-05-23T09:08:17+00:002026-05-23T09:08:17+00:00Science & BiologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the pivotal 1960s-70s breakthroughs in oocyte biology, sperm capacitation, and laparoscopy that transformed IVF from theory into reality, culminating in the birth of Louise Brown.

2026-05-22T09:30:51+00:002026-05-22T09:30:51+00:00Science & BiologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore Adrienne Rich's 'lesbian continuum' and how it challenges compulsory heterosexuality by redefining female relationships beyond sexual acts to include solidarity, friendship, and historical woman-identified bonds.

2026-05-21T09:01:21+00:002026-05-21T09:01:21+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the life of Valerie Solanas and her controversial SCUM Manifesto. This guide analyzes the radical feminist text, the shooting of Andy Warhol, and the ongoing debate over satire versus literal threat.

2026-05-20T09:23:18+00:002026-05-20T09:23:18+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how porn literacy equips teens to critically analyze online sexual content, separating fantasy from reality. Learn about evidence-based curricula, legal risks, and why traditional sex ed falls short in the digital age.

2026-05-19T08:49:33+00:002026-05-19T08:49:33+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Constantine the Great's conversion to Christianity reshaped Roman law, merging imperial power with Christian sexual morality. Discover the legal changes regarding rape, celibacy, and marriage that defined the Constantinian shift.

2026-05-18T09:32:39+00:002026-05-18T09:32:39+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the realities of period poverty and the controversial tampon tax. Learn how these economic barriers impact health, education, and equity for menstruators in the US and globally.

2026-05-17T09:24:25+00:002026-05-17T09:24:25+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Discover how 'menstrual moaning' perpetuates shame and affects body image. Learn from psychologist Kate McHugh's research on shifting negative period talk to build confidence and reduce stigma.

2026-05-16T09:26:54+00:002026-05-16T09:26:54+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how the Declaration of Independence established 'consent of the governed' as the foundation of political legitimacy, tracing its roots from John Locke to modern human rights.

2026-05-15T09:01:58+00:002026-05-15T09:01:58+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Solon legalized and taxed prostitution in ancient Athens. Learn about the one-obol price, the pornikotelos tax, and how brothels funded temples like Aphrodite Pandemos.

2026-05-14T09:04:10+00:002026-05-14T09:04:10+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) transformed HIV prevention. From daily pills like Truvada to twice-yearly injections like Sunlenca, learn about efficacy, costs, and access disparities.

2026-05-13T09:17:07+00:002026-05-13T09:17:07+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the fascinating history of syphilis, from its mysterious origins in the Americas to the devastating European outbreaks. Discover how genetic evidence resolves centuries-old debates about the Columbian hypothesis.

2026-05-12T08:56:36+00:002026-05-12T08:56:36+00:00History & ArchaeologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the meaning of consent of the governed, from John Locke's philosophy to the US Constitution. Learn how popular sovereignty shapes modern democracy and why your vote matters.

2026-05-11T09:04:10+00:002026-05-11T09:04:10+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Emperor Constantine transformed Roman rape law from a private family dispute to a public crime, reshaping women's rights and legal history.

2026-05-10T08:57:11+00:002026-05-10T08:57:11+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how sex chromosomes evolved from identical autosomes into distinct X, Y, Z, and W structures. Learn about recombination suppression, dosage compensation, and recent findings challenging classical models.

2026-05-09T09:15:47+00:002026-05-09T09:15:47+00:00Science & BiologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Havelock Ellis challenged Victorian taboos and pioneered modern sexology through his groundbreaking work on sexual reform, homosexuality, and women's rights in early 20th-century Britain.

2026-05-08T09:16:34+00:002026-05-08T09:16:34+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the history of the London Lock Hospital, founded in 1746 as the first voluntary hospital for venereal disease. Discover how it blended medical treatment with moral reform, evolved into a reproductive health center, and eventually closed due to the rise of antibiotics.

2026-05-07T09:01:12+00:002026-05-07T09:01:12+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how Dionysian festivals in ancient Greece blended religion, ritual, and sexual liberation. Discover how maenads defied social norms through ecstatic worship, offering women unprecedented autonomy and spiritual power.

2026-05-06T09:11:25+00:002026-05-06T09:11:25+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the hidden link between Victorian-era castration fantasies, male anxiety, and the roots of modern psychological theories on gender and power.

2026-05-05T09:19:28+00:002026-05-05T09:19:28+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore feminist critiques of pornography, focusing on objectification, violence, and systemic inequality. Understand the debate between anti-pornography and pro-sex perspectives.

2026-05-04T08:55:54+00:002026-05-04T08:55:54+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the dark origins of 19th-century 'normalizing' surgeries, from James Marion Sims' unethical experiments to the rise of antiseptic practices, and their lasting impact on intersex medical ethics.

2026-05-03T09:18:10+00:002026-05-03T09:18:10+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the shift from binary views to complex biology in sex research. Learn how neuroscience and endocrinology reveal how hormones shape brain development, pain perception, and behavior beyond traditional categories.

2026-05-02T08:48:33+00:002026-05-02T08:48:33+00:00Science & BiologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the history of Greek olisboi, or dildos, in classical literature and society. Learn how these devices were crafted, used medically, and depicted in art like Aristophanes' Lysistrata.

2026-05-01T08:45:05+00:002026-05-01T08:45:05+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the complex history of deinstitutionalization, the role of antipsychotic drugs, and why community living often failed without proper social support systems.

2026-04-30T09:08:52+00:002026-04-30T09:08:52+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the surprising differences in same-sex relationships between Athens, Sparta, and Thebes, from educational pederasty to the military Sacred Band.

2026-04-29T08:50:03+00:002026-04-29T08:50:03+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the history of LGBTQ+ religious inclusion, from William R. Johnson's landmark 1972 ordination to the varying responses of global denominations today.

2026-04-28T09:14:34+00:002026-04-28T09:14:34+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the brutal history of Britain's Contagious Diseases Acts, where policing and forced medical exams targeted women in the name of military health.

2026-04-27T09:06:17+00:002026-04-27T09:06:17+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the critical difference between pregnancy and STI prevention. Learn why 'dual protection' requires combining barrier methods with highly effective contraceptives.

2026-04-26T09:11:31+00:002026-04-26T09:11:31+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the evolution of international anti-trafficking laws, from the League of Nations' 1921 Convention to the modern UN protocols against organized crime.

2026-04-25T09:10:51+00:002026-04-25T09:10:51+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the history of Planned Parenthood, from Margaret Sanger's early birth control clinics to its pivotal role in abortion rights and reproductive healthcare.

2026-04-24T09:00:01+00:002026-04-24T09:00:01+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the ethical essentials of sexual behavior research, focusing on SOGI data, participant privacy, and the critical importance of self-identification.

2026-04-23T08:50:30+00:002026-04-23T08:50:30+00:00LGBTQ+ HistoryReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the shift toward companionate marriage, focusing on how emotional intimacy and sexual expectations evolve and impact long-term marital satisfaction.

2026-04-22T08:56:56+00:002026-04-22T08:56:56+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore how 'Sex and the City' and the Rabbit vibrator revolutionized female pleasure, broke social taboos, and transformed the sex toy industry in 1998.

2026-04-21T09:01:13+00:002026-04-21T09:01:13+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Discover how 18th-century governments shifted from ruling subjects to managing populations, turning private sexual behavior into a tool for state power and social control.

2026-04-20T09:06:06+00:002026-04-20T09:06:06+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the legal battle between free speech and censorship in sexual discourse, focusing on the First Amendment, obscenity laws, and the harm principle.

2026-04-19T09:15:04+00:002026-04-19T09:15:04+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the biased Greek accounts of Etruscan sexual practices and how modern archaeology debunked these ancient stereotypes of decadence.

2026-04-18T08:50:28+00:002026-04-18T08:50:28+00:00History & ArchaeologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Discover the unsettling history of bride switching at 19th-century candlelit weddings, where dim lights and heavy veils were used as tools for social control.

2026-04-17T08:50:22+00:002026-04-17T08:50:22+00:00History & CultureReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the critical difference between originating and permissive consent. Learn how these two forms of agreement shape our legal rights, data privacy, and social boundaries.

2026-04-16T09:09:31+00:002026-04-16T09:09:31+00:00Social PolicyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the shift from risk-based to sex-positive sex education for disabled people, emphasizing human rights, consent, and strategies to increase safety and autonomy.

2026-04-15T08:47:51+00:002026-04-15T08:47:51+00:00Health & WellnessReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/

Explore the erotic frescoes of Pompeii and how they reveal ancient Roman attitudes toward sexuality, social status, and the use of phallic symbols for luck.

2026-04-14T08:51:29+00:002026-04-14T08:51:29+00:00History & ArchaeologyReece Glennyhttps://thesexhistory.com/author/reece-glenny/