A History of Sex in 100 Objects

An elegant and erotic fully illustrated essay collection that tells a bold new history of human sexuality through 100 iconic objects, spanning from prehistoric times through today.

Where there’s sex, there are objects—objects that enhance it, spice it up, record it, explain it, cover it up, outlaw it, celebrate it. Body parts have been lubricated, merkined, pharmaceutically enhanced. Accessories have strapped, plugged, tied, vibrated. Ancient civilizations crafted pottery to depict explicit ...