The 7 Weirdest Ancient Sex Stories You’ve Never Heard About

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Dive into the astonishingly bizarre world of ancient erotic tales! From the depraved habits of Emperor Tiberius to the shocking practices of gladiators , and even a love triangle turned divine , history is filled with unbelievable sexual curiosities. Read on to uncover these wild tales from Ancient Greece, Rome, and beyond.

Most Sexually Twisted Ruler:
Forget Nero and Caligula—they’re just warm-ups. Emperor Tiberius, reigning from A.D. 4–37, created a scandalous pleasure hub in Capri. According to his biographer Suetonius, his debaucheries included voyeurism, daisy-chain orgies , and even toddlers in his bathing pools—his so-called “little fishes.” A truly dark chapter in Roman history.
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Wandering Wombs and Body Taboos:
Ancient Greeks and Romans were fascinated by human bodies but had wild misconceptions. They believed women’s wombs could “wander” , causing hysteria, and used smells and noises to “scare” them back into place. As for the clitoris, anything beyond “tiny” meant surgical removal.
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The Curious Role of Kissing:
For Greek and Roman aristocrats, public male-female kisses were frowned upon. But husbands often kissed their wives to detect wine on their breath after a long night of partying. Unfortunately, the habit fell out of favor when it was revealed some Romans used urine for teeth brushing.
https://www.thebody.com/article/science-why-we-kiss

The Popularity of Anal Sex:
Sodom lent its name to a felony, but in ancient Rome, anal sex (called pedico) was common, particularly for contraception. Punishment for adultery sometimes involved sodomizing the offender—or worse, using a radish! The more you know!
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Erotic Salads & Aphrodisiacs:
Diet and desire went hand in hand. While Greeks thought lettuce ruined erections, Egyptians believed it was an aphrodisiac! Romans spiced things up with olive oil and wild remedies like the “deadly carrot.” Ready to toss a salad, anyone?
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Gladiators and Lust:
Despite many being slaves, gladiators were ancient heartthrobs . Graffiti in Pompeii reveals their allure. Notably, Empress Faustina was so smitten with one that she was ordered to sleep with him, only for the gladiator to be murdered during the act. Blood-soaked drama followed, literally.
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The Fluid Love of Hadrian:
Emperor Hadrian, despite his arranged marriage to Sabina, found his true love in a young man named Antinoos. The teenager’s mysterious death in the Nile devastated Hadrian, who deified him, creating a god out of a lover. Today, museums still display Antinoos statues, immortalizing their tragic bond.
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