Feb 12 2023
Episode 29: Pride and Promiscuity | The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen with Annie Harrison @AmorousHistories
Let's talk about sex... In this episode I am joined by Annie Harrison from the Amorous Histories Podcast, as we explore the book Pride And Promiscuity: The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen by Arielle Eckstut. We chat about Lizzy & Darcy getting it on in the bushes, Henry Tilney’s cupboard full of sex toys and Emma Woodhouse taking some ‘personal time’ before dinner… The history of Sex in Regency England is as vast as it is fascinating. If you have ever wanted to learn more about London’s 18th Century Gay clubs, the surprisingly eco friendly condom (bow included), and whether women were really as oblivious as Daphne Bridgerton - this episode is for you! Please take my description as pre warning, I can't be held liable if you decide to play this episode in the office, on a school run or without headphones on the train... 😂Most books/essays mentioned can be found on my Bookshop.org shop, or are otherwise stated below: A Dialogue Between A Married Lady and A Maid by Nicolas Chorier Princess Seraphina: https://lgbthistoryuk.org/wiki/Princess_Seraphina Anne Lister: https://www.hbo.com/gentleman-jack The School of Venus: or; The Ladies Delight, Reduced into Rules of Practice by Michel Millot and Locus Elm Press It’s also LGBTQ+ history month in the UK 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️and so if you are like me and want to learn more about the history of the community I will drop some extra resources below and creators who are worth following. As Annie states in the episode Queer history has been conveniently swept under the rug, and so if you are a member of the community or trying to be an active ally like myself its good to do your own research. The more we know, the more we can share and the less it will be hidden away by society. So to further your Queer history knowledge see creators & resources below: https://lgbthistoryuk.org/@lgbthisorymonth@closetedhistoryThere is also a book by Hannah McElhinney coming out in March called 'Rainbow History Class - Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History' which is on my TB list. ********* Where can you find Annie? https://amoroushistories.co.uk/Annie has an episode on Mollie Houses and an upcoming epsidoe on Princess Seraphina so make sure to check those out! Instagram @amoroushistoriesApple, Spotify and all other platforms for Podcasts... Support the showWhere can you find your host (Izzy)? Website: www.whattheausten.com Podcast Instagram: @whattheaustenPersonal Instagram: @izzymeakinYoutube: What the Austen? Podcast
