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FIVE UNEXPECTED SEX FACTS FROM THE ANCIENT JAPAN

Five Unexpected Sex Facts From The Ancient Japan

  • by Jekaterina Gussarova
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Five Unexpected Sex Facts From The Ancient Japan

  • by Jekaterina Gussarova

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✨ Bite-Sized Summary ✨

  • 🗣️ Ancient Japan had some *quirky* sexual traditions! Discover the wisdom of the past.
  • 💥 From love rituals to taboo practices, these facts are as exciting as they are enlightening!
  • 👀 Uncover how ancient customs shaped modern intimacy — it’s more connected than you think!

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  • 🧠 Open your mind and embrace learning about the rich cultural history behind modern practices!
  • 🔍 Don't shy away from new ideas – they may just spice up your next adventure! 💋
  • 💬 Share these ancient secrets with a partner for a fun conversation starter (or giggles!).

Sex facts differ from different countries across the globe. This is because people have different beliefs and cultures. There are many unexpected facts about sex that were kept secret from ancient Japan.

For many years Japan was closed deliberately from other countries. This helped the country to create a strong tradition. In the morally strict society, dominant males, lower class, and women were quite oppressed. Some sex facts from ancient Japan were unexpected and shocking and were kept secret. Here are some of the unexpected sex facts.

The Samurai's Kept Themselves on Porn Like a Charm

An erotic classic art wood print known as shunga was keenly sought after in Japan across centuries and modern times. This erotic art wood print was used to stimulate libido for married spouses and as an aid of masturbation. Masturbation was especially for those people who couldn't get sexual satisfaction with their partner, for example, "the traveling salesmen.'' However, sometimes some beliefs develop within them, expanding the purpose. Probably the samurai having shunga possession in the battlefield for protection against being killed was more interesting among the beliefs. However, shunga erotic cannot be compared with today's porn. This is because its display is considered artistic, especially when it is the peak of the Edo period. 

Being Gay Was Okay (If You Were To Be A Guy)

Homosexuality among men in Japan was spread widely in various forms, and it was socially acceptable, unlike most ancient western cultures, such as ancient Rome and Greece. It was common for married men to have an affair with their fellow men, provided they had insertable partners at the time of intercourse. Their relationship was always asymmetrical, where the tops were older than the bottoms. Usually, the boys are young adults or prepubescent. The young partner always receives monetary incentives for the relationship. There is also a common and asymmetrical gay relationship between the monks and Buddhists. Older monks take young ones to be their lovers. All types of a relationship already exist in shunga prints.

It Was Okay To Sleep Around 

It was legal for men to have lovers, and they were supposed to have one by all means. The main reason for doing that was that sexual satisfaction for both partners wasn't considered a marital duty. Marriage's purpose was procreation, which was the only reason couples had sex. If you wanted any sexual needs, several sex workers of different levels, young boys, or concubines were available. This attitude fueled the flourishing of the prostitution business. You might have been served geishas and courtesan high class at the spectrum end as they were the best primary performers. Extramarital activities were tolerated for higher-class women, provided they were discreet about it and didn't get pregnant. However, men and women were not supposed to develop feelings for their lovers. As per the tradition and moral ideas, falling in love was a sign of moral and mental weakness.

The Virginity Of The Geisha Was Auctioned, Sometimes For Several Times

When a young Geisha was coming to age, the important defloration ceremony known as the mizuage was performed. This act was sponsored financially by the patron who took away the virginity of the young geisha. This spread quickly and became popular across the countries until it finally got banned in 1959 with all the other prostitution forms. Besides being the rite of passage for young women, mizuage was a shady and lucrative business.

They Were Crazy About Sex Toys

Shunga prints were used as sex toys, which flourished under the surface moralist. Among them, they used all types of dildos, but the most common one belonged to the huge class of the harigatas, like the penis-shaped hollow device. It was made of shell, wood, animal horn, leather, or paper Mache. The device was designed for anal and vaginal insertion. Double dildos and straps-on were often categorized as a group of sex variants, homosexual and heterosexual. Other toys that were used frequently were the small insertable balls. These balls were inserted into the vagina for additional stimulation while making love. In addition to that, different armored sleeves and cock rings were placed around the penis. This helped in erection strengthening and increasing the receiver's stimulation.  

The Bottom Line

When Japan was closed off from other countries, the community kept themselves in porn, which they believed was their lucky charm. Besides that, they were crazy about sex toys, including double dildos and straps-ons were often categorized as a group of sex variants. Being gay was okay, and even married women were allowed to have lovers since the marital duty was only conceiving. These sex facts are shocking and unexpected, and most people don't believe that they are true.


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