Porn in the Middle Ages

Pornography in the Middle Ages took many forms, from handmade sex toys, illuminated manuscripts, and even erotic literature, like the one quoted below.

“Jack will pay for my share

On Sunday at the ale-fest; …

Soon he will take me by the hand

And he will lay me on the ground

So that my buttocks are in the dirt

Upon this high holiday.

In he thrust and out he drew”

During the Medieval Ages, sex was an extremely complicated and contradictory topic. But despite all of the rules, (there is a lovely flow chart featured in the presentation below) people were still horny! So, they found creative ways to entertain themselves., including but not limited to homemade dildos, DIY pornography, and popular erotica. Learn more about the wonders of Medieval pornography by flipping through the presentation!