Mary Pearcey - Jill The Ripper?

From History Channel : It’s true that while many theories about the killer’s identity have emerged over the years, some of them more implaus...

Book: The Origins of Sex

From the Guardian : We believe in sexual freedom. We take it for granted that consenting men and women have the right to do what they like w...

Sexual History of London

From Pop Matters : When it comes to sex, London has always had a bit of a reputation. One scrap of manuscript, dating from 1058, shows a you...

Book: The Virgin Cure

From The Star Phoenix : The Virgin Cure is set in Manhattan in 1871, when 30,000 children lived in the streets of the city. It is the story...

From Sex Trade To Second Chance

From the Daily Beast : “There was no way to go back and erase a criminal conviction in New York,” says Sienna Baskin, co-director of the org...

Tortuous Life of Women & Girls in Brothels

From the Times of India : One doesn't expect socialites to spend a languid rainy afternoon listening to horror stories. Especially when ...

Female Companionship 1880s - 1890s

From Capital City Weekly : As in most mining camps, Juneau and Douglas had its "girls" who "provided relaxation and companion...