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Sexing History

A podcast about how the history of sexuality shapes our present.

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Episode 2: Abortion on Trial

Episode 2: Abortion on Trial

In 1975, two years after Roe v Wade, an all white and mostly Catholic jury convicted Dr. Kenneth Edelin, an African Amer... Read more

4 Oct 2017

34mins

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Episode 5: Touch Me, I'm Yours!

Episode 5: Touch Me, I'm Yours!

In the 1970s, Evangelical women published bestselling marriage manuals. These books encouraged millions of American wome... Read more

11 Dec 2017

39mins

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Episode 3: I Must Increase My Bust!

Episode 3: I Must Increase My Bust!

In 1966, before breast implants were widely available or popular, Jack Feather patented a "spring type breast developer... Read more

26 Oct 2017

35mins

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Season 2, Episode 6: Against Our Will

Season 2, Episode 6: Against Our Will

In the 1960s and early 1970s many Americans believed that rape was a rare and violent act perpetrated by outsiders and s... Read more

15 Nov 2019

41mins

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Season 2, Episode 2: Sex Over the Phone

Season 2, Episode 2: Sex Over the Phone

If you enjoyed this episode, please review us on iTunes or Soundcloud and share us on social media. Visit us at www.sexi... Read more

7 Nov 2018

50mins

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Episode 8: Mama Was a Star

Episode 8: Mama Was a Star

Chances are you’ve never heard of Ruth Wallis, one of the greatest singers, comedians, and performers of sexually sugges... Read more

21 Apr 2018

53mins

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Episode 7: A Church With AIDS

Episode 7: A Church With AIDS

In the 1980s and 1990s, the San Francisco Metropolitan Community Church wrestled with profound questions: What does it m... Read more

13 Mar 2018

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Season 2 Episode 3: Sherri

Season 2 Episode 3: Sherri

In August of 1962, Sherri Chessen boarded a flight to Sweden in order to get an abortion after she was unable to obtain ... Read more

25 Feb 2019

49mins

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Season 2, Episode 5: Let's Dance!

Season 2, Episode 5: Let's Dance!

In the 1960s and 1970s, a belly dancing craze swept the United States. Audiences could enjoy live belly dancing performa... Read more

10 Oct 2019

29mins

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Season 2, Bonus Episode 1: Mark S. King

Season 2, Bonus Episode 1: Mark S. King

Welcome to a bonus track from Sexing History. This track features an extended version of Gillian Frank’s interview with ... Read more

12 Nov 2018

48mins

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