PODCAST · history

Unmasked, or the Science of Immorality. To Gentlemen

by Mary Edwards Walker

Dive into the intriguing world of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing physician and surgeon who defied societal norms during the Civil War. An outspoken abolitionist, prohibitionist, and a pioneer of the women’s dress reform movement, Walker published this audacious sex manual in 1878. Blending practical advice with the quirks of Victorian sexual mythology, her work is both puritanical and surprisingly explicit. Join us as we explore this fascinating text that challenges convention and offers a unique perspective on sexuality and morality in a time of rigid social constraints. (Summary by Pamela Nagami)