Dirty Little Secrets: True Tales and Twisted Trivia About Sex
"Dirty Little Secrets: True Tales and Twisted Trivia About Sex" by Joann Baker and Erica Orloff explores the fascination with sexuality through a collection of intriguing facts, observations, and oddities. The book presents a humorous and comprehensive examination of various sexual topics.
Key highlights include:
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Historical beliefs, such as the notion that each sperm cell contained a tiny human being until the mid-1600s.
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The use of condoms by ancient Romans and Egyptians, and the introduction of the term 'sheepskin' when a physician created a condom from sheep's intestine for Charles II.
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A playful look at the concept of "Six Degrees of Sexual Separation," illustrating connections between various celebrities. Overall, the book offers a captivating and entertaining insight into humanity's longstanding interest in sex.