The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World
"A snappy ride into the stunning, sometimes barbaric, and always entertaining sexuality of the ancient world...This is a fun, enlightening trip into the ancient world not covered in high school textbooks."—Publishers Weekly(starred review) "In concise entries divided into nine readable sections, León delivers a snappy ride into the stunning, sometimes barbaric, and always entertaining sexuality of the ancient world. From aphrodisiacs and diaphanous silks to abduction and the very upsetting practice of infibulation, she minces no words exposing the truth behind ancient sex practices."—Publishers Weekly, a "best new book of the week" "Enjoyable, edifying, and humorous."—Kirkus Reviews