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Feb 2023
28m 50s

Lust or Disgust? The History of the Foot...

Esme Louise James
About this episode

Step back in time with me and let me tickle your fancy because in this episode I dip my toes into the long and interesting history of the foot fetish. From ancient Chinese foot binding to unusual findings during the AIDS epidemic, it seems we've long had a fascination with our feet.

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