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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 6 MIN

The Backstory: Sex Secrets of the 18th Century

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host iHeartPodcasts

You think sex in the 18th century was all about being shy and virtuous? Not so much. Wait until you hear about the percentage of women who were pregnant before their wedding day. The Revolutionary War . . was actually on the cusp of a sexual revolution!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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You think sex in the 18th century was all about being shy and virtuous? Not so much. Wait until you hear about the percentage of women who were pregnant before their wedding day. The Revolutionary War . . was actually on the cusp of a sexual...

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