Courtesans in History: Not Just a Sexual Matter
The word courtesan often evokes provocative and often sexual imagery when heard, but this is not always what it has meant throughout history. Often social and political climbers, courtesans were nearly always members of court, though their wealth and status level often motivated them for further advancement through the act of becoming a courtesan. In order to obtain either a stable income if they were on the less wealthy side or to gain more status and influence social or politically, courtesans were passed from benefactor to benefactor in order to gain their means to an end. Often times, if a courtesan was not wealthy, but held a place in court, she would accept this profession as a stable income or to obtain better status for their spouse (if married), or both. Although, if the courtesan chose benefactors, yet not as a means of income (ie., she was already wealthy), then her means to an end would be to obtain a better status for either herself or her husband.
In the latter arrangement in which the courtesan had embarked upon this profession for means of a stable income, she was often treated less as an equal than a courtesan who was seeking only social or political advancement. Whereas the former ran the risk of ending up in the streets as a common prostitute if she dissatisfied her benefactors due to her financial vulnerability, the latter often made arrangements with benefactors as a strict business agreement and would encounter fewer troubles given her financial security.
Whatever their status of wealth, courtesans all usually had a common basis in that they were artists, performers, or had a particularly witty personality that set them apart from others. They were usually well-educated and cultured, often times more so than many other upper-class women. They were well-versed in the art of conversation, companionship, appealing in appearance, and usually from an appropriate background either by status or wealth. While it’s true that sex was often one of their obligations as a courtesan, it was only a small part of what the profession entailed. In fact, by the early 1900’s, courtesans were seen as more socially acceptable in wealthier societal circles.
Famous Courtesans
- Madame de Pompadour
- Cora Pearl
- Su XiaoXiao
- Marie Duplessis
- Yang GuiFei
- Clara Ward
- Mata Hari
- Mary Boleyn
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Excited or Frightened by These Disturbingly Realist Love Dolls From Japan?
I recently came across a few Youtube videos highlighting these Japanese Love Dolls that, although not entirely identical to humans, they definitely look startlingly realistic and even more so when compared to most dolls available on the market today. Priced at nearly $10,000 more or less depending on which doll model you choose, these Japanese Real Love Dolls look real, feel real, and even seem to function as normal people would with motorized vaginal and oral muscles to simulate their real counterparts, realistic feeling flesh and even muscular imitation in the movement of their arms and legs. It seems for now they’re only available in Japan though so if you’re interested, you may just have to import these incredibly detailed love dolls straight from Japan. For those who want a better look, check out these two links at Kanojo Toys to see the Real Love Dolls up close and personal in photos or see the Youtube Videos below.
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Top Calorie-Burning Sex Positions!
Want to work out while you get it on?
Who doesn’t, right?
Well there’s good news: you can!
I love multi-tasking, especially where burning calories is concerned. Anything to burn, burn, burn, and I’m on board!
Here are my top favorite sex positions for working out various muscle groups.
Enjoy!
- Working Out Your Butt: Missionary! I know, this seems surprising and maybe even overrated, but did you know that the movements of your partner thrusting towards you and you using your core to thrust back enthusiastically will give both of you buns of steel? Not only that, but the thruster 😉 will get a great leg workout while you get a great core and glute workout!
- Pelvic & Lower Ab Muscles: Woman On Top! That’s right, ladies, it’s time to get over your shyness of being on top because I promise you, it’s worth the risk! This totally pleasing position will not only feel great, but will also work your lower abs (often neglected in normal exercise!), your glutes (bootay-licious!), pelvic floor muscles (for a tight V and a slim lower abdomen), and your quads will get some toning as well.
- Butt & Thighs: Arch Position! This position is done by laying with your back on the bed, arching your lower torso up toward your partner who rises to meet you. This position mainly works the glutes and thighs, but engages many other muscle groups respectively including the core, inner thighs, quads and calves!
- Want to Stretch Stiff Muscles? Try the Lunge Position! Done simply by extending into a lunge stretch with your opposite leg supporting on your knee and thrusting over your partner, this will work many different muscle groups and also work to stretch out the legs, hamstrings, core, inner and outer thighs, and of course, the butt.
- Legs & Core: Doggie Style! This is a great position for both partners. The giver can engage both legs and core while thrusting while the receiver braces for impact and engages quadriceps and glute muscles as well as core ab muscles. For a more arm-toning workout, try an adjusted version of this position by positioning your arms against the wall and using them to push against the wall, thereby creating great arm resistance for various arm muscle groups.
While it’s true that the coming winter months may leave you less than motivated to work out outdoors, these “sexercises” should keep you more than toned until next Spring!
After all, ’tis the season to be jolly, right?
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I, like many other women my age, often fantasize about having two men at once. Now, that being said, I’m certainly not the cheating type nor the swinging type so when this toy was released by TSX Toys, I was PSYCHED, to say the least. Finally, a toy to complete my deepest and most passionate-filled fantasy WITHOUT the drama, the cheating, the jealousy.
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Sex Can Improve Your Sleep!
Did you know sex can help improve the quality of your sleep?
It’s a great way to relieve stress as it releases endorphins such as oxytocin that help your body relax and improve your sense of happiness, contentment and well being while also helping you feel more connected to your partner. Sex can be a remedy to restless leg syndrome which affects nearly 5% of Americans. Sex can also improve your immunity, help you lose or maintain a healthy weight, and much more for your overall physical and mental health.
So, what are you waiting for?
Get to it!
What do you think about sex improving sleep ?
Have you felt the effects?
Let me know in the comments below!
Wheatgrass Will Turn You On!
I love to indulge in a shot of wheatgrass every now and then to give me that raw green energy when I’m feeling slow (or hungover) in the morning. Wheatgrass is often touted for its amazing ability to give green energy to its consumers while providing essential vitamins and minerals to the body, but did you know it has also been known to jump start the libido?
I definitely didn’t; so, when I found out this golden news, I just had to share it with you all. Wheatgrass is a powerful aphrodisiac for both men AND women and shows no known side effects (other than great health, that is!). Often referred to as the “fountain of youth beverage, wheatgrass juice, when consumed on a regular basis, offers many aphrodisiac and health benefits.
What do you think of wheatgrass? Have you tried it before and felt the effects? Let me know in the comments below!
Other Foods Known To Increase Libido:
- Barley Juice
- Dark Chocolate
- Watermelon
- Asparagus
- Oysters
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Garlic
- Bananas
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Chillies
- Ginger
- Ginseng