Stories
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The metamorphosis of masturbation
Throughout history, medics and campaigners have tried to stamp out masturbation – but is modern science transforming its reputation?
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The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
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Guide dogs or good dogs from the Middle Ages
Medieval illustrations often show blind people, sometimes with dogs. But working out whether these were actually guide dogs involves a mix of detailed detective work and expert speculation.
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The secret hystery of a womb
A Renaissance image of a caesarean section inspired Anna Blundy to recount the story of a hidden, perhaps mysterious part of her body.
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A personified penis throwing a lifebelt in the form of a condom to a drowning penis, to illustrate the use of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.
Date: September 1994Reference: 25423i- Pictures
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A personified penis advocating the use of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.
Date: September 1994Reference: 25418i- Pictures
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A personified penis wearing a condom in bed to illustrate the use of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.
Date: September 1994Reference: 25422i- Pictures
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A personified penis holding a condom in a cosmetic jar, to illustrate the use of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.
Date: September 1994Reference: 25426i- Pictures
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A personified penis wearing a condom and another wearing a nightcap, to illustrate the use of condoms as a protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Colour lithograph, 1994.
Date: September 1994Reference: 25424i