4.Sexually transmitted infectionsposeda significant problem for the US Army and Navy during World War II.

So much so that the Army even referred to STIs as “the enemy in your pants.”

6.The ancient Romans had so much sex that they literally made a plant go extinct.

A portrait of Benjamin Franklin wearing a formal jacket with buttons and a white cravat, looking straight ahead with a neutral expression

7.Women in the Medieval Era used a variety of methods to “counterfeit” their virginity.

9.The early American colonists weren’t very opposed to unmarried teenaged couples sharing a bed.

10.Broomsticks first becameassociatedwith witches due to their supposed use of hallucinogenic compounds or “brews.”

A vintage for "The Barker Vibrator," featuring an endorsement by a man. Text explains benefits, promotes easy terms, and advertises free informational book

Mary Shelley, known for writing "Frankenstein," is depicted in a classic portrait wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, gazing forward with a neutral expression

A vintage poster features a sailor carrying a duffel bag and touching a signpost that reads "TO TRAINS." Caption below: "TAKING VD HOME TOO, SAILOR?"

Victor Hugo seated with his head resting on his hand, wearing a dark, formal coat and vest

Botanical illustration of a plant with green stems, white flowers, and green leaves. Detailed views of its flower, seeds, and leaf structure are shown at the bottom

Hands forming a heart shape around belly button adorned with a small decorative heart charm, signifying care and affection, no text visible

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wearing an ornate suit with ruffled cravat

A small, historical bedroom with a wooden bed, white linens, and pillows. A side table with a water pitcher and basin, and three wooden chairs are also present

A silhouetted witch flies on a broomstick across a full moon, surrounded by clouds in a dark sky

A historical portrait of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, seated at a table with scientific instruments, wearing elegant period clothing. A globe and papers are visible on the table

Portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a formal suit

An phallic carving in a rock located in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy