Kinky History

The Horny History of Halloween

In Girl World, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it... And as it turns out, there’s actu

Did You Miss Me?

Did you miss me? Because I’ve certainly missed you. 💋 After ghosting you since 2023 (rude, I know), sex historian Dr Esmé Louise James is BACK with a bigger and decidedl

Esme Talks About Sex With Her Mum

The World is Full of Sex Data and this week, for a special 'Sextistics' episode, Esme is joined by her equally nerdy (and brainy) mum - Dr Susan James. They unpack the ch

The Polyamorous Life of Albert Einstein

Einstein, the genius that gave us the theory of relativity and so much more,  was the original fuck boy. Albert Einstein was married twice but had dozens of lovers in his

The History of the Vibrator is Not What You Think It Is

You've seen the Hollywood versions and probably heard the myths, but the real history of the vibrator is not what you think it is.  Join me today as we spread the good vi

To Infinity and Beyond - Kinky History Joins the Mile High Club

Universal orgasms, alien spunk, black holes and tentacle porn. This episode will have you seeing stars as I team up with friend, astrophysicist and fellow academic Kirste

Its a Kinky History and TikTok10 Quiz Mash Up!

This week something a little bit different and a whole lotta fun. Joining me in the red room of pleasure is fellow nerd and quizmaster Miles Glaspole - host of the incred

The Rock Hard History of the Dildo

Grab this episode with both hands and hear how the dildo has been used and revered around the world for almost as long as humans have existed. This now-common bedroom acc

Was Hans Christian Andersen Asexual or Just Complicated?

This week we look at the complicated and fascinating life of the prolific Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen. Most well known for his fairy tales, in this episode we

Fellatio and Cunnilingus - The History of Oral Sex

Come with me as we explore the changing attitudes and depictions of oral sex throughout the ages. From the ancient Egyptians to Shakespeare and beyond, humans have been 

The Fart Letters of James Joyce

James Joyce was an Irish novelist, poet, and literary critic. He was a part of the avant-garde movement and is regarded as one of the most influential and important write

Lust or Disgust? The History of the Foot Fetish

Step back in time with me and let me tickle your fancy because in this episode I dip my toes into the long and interesting history of the foot fetish. From ancient Chines

The First Pornographic Novel Had it All

In this episode I want to introduce you to the first ever pornographic novel and share why it was so radical, and why it is so important. Brace yourself, Memoirs of a Wom

Why is Kinky History Important?

Hello and welcome to Kinky History. In this very first episode, I'd like to share with you why the History of sexuality and kink is important, how I came to study it and

The History of Rimming

In recent times rimming has increased in popularity but the history of Rimming is long and,...er.. juicy. Many years ago if you were caught rimming you could be charged w

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Kinky History is a podcast series that explores the evolution of human sexuality - from scandalous stories from the Ancient World to the saucy secrets of famous figures.