The Complete History of the Sex Orgy
10 Moments in the Long, Lusty History of the Sex Orgy
In contemporary times, many of us live under the assumption that the explicit and often wild sexual fantasies that seem so daring to us now, are recent developments. Many tend to view our increasing sexual liberty, the Tinder hook-up culture, and wild parties that we’ve attended at college as a thing of a modern invention.
But this is only the case when viewed through the framework of the Puritanical tradition which has taken over along with the onset and rise of Christianity. Sure, we may have Pornhub and clandestine swinger parties, but these are no match for the ruthless and extravagant sexualities of those who found themselves rubbing shoulders with the Roman Emperor Caligula.
When tracing the history of the orgy, one thing that’s important to note is that throughout history, orgies have always been popular. It’s safe to say that humans, like bonobos, due to a greater degree, find a tremendous sense of belonging and bonding through the expression of our sexuality, compared to other primates.
When it comes to wild, sleazy group sex, most people don’t think the 16th-century to be the pinnacle of orgy culture, but even in these deeply Christian times characterized by domination by the Church, the orgy found its way…
