- A sex researcher points out that kinky sex and sexual fetishes have been around since ancient times.
- Albert Einstein, known for his scientific achievements, was unfaithful in his relationships without any apparent remorse.
- Other famous men like H.G. Wells, Benjamin Franklin, and Rasputin also had unique sexual preferences.
Contrary to popular belief, adventurous sexual practices didn’t originate from the sexual liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. These practices have existed for centuries.
Esmé Louise James, an Australian researcher specializing in eroticism in eighteenth-century literature, reveals the historical prevalence of fetishes and kinky sex. She even shares intriguing details on TikTok.
During an appearance on the Sex and Psychology podcast hosted by Kinsey Institute researcher Justin Lehmiller, James discusses the kinks and fetishes of famous figures like James Joyce and Albert Einstein.
According to James, embracing the erotic and taboo is not a new phenomenon. Cultural norms and events, such as religious morals and health epidemics, often influence prevalent sexual interests during specific periods. For example, foot fetishes became more popular during the AIDS epidemic.
Here are some of the men James mentioned, along with a few surprising additions:
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