Sexual purity was hugely importance in the medieval world, especially for women.
How did chastity work in practice? Why was it so important? And was the infamous chastity belt really used?
Joining Kate today is friend of the show and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to help us unlock the mysteries of Medieval chastity once and for all.
This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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