Conception and Eroticism in Medieval Medical Writings
Keywords:
Erotism, Conception, Medieval and Renaissance Medicine.
Abstract
Acommon belief inAncient andMedievalMedicine is that the embryo wasn't conceived unless the male and female seeds were expelled simultaneously.As women's ejaculation was regarded to be slower than men's, medical advice about erotical techniques is welcomed in order to achieve a successful sperm union. This paper analyzes whether Medieval Medical texts dealt or not with this issue and its own particular circumstances. In this respect, Avicenna's Canon played a central role in Medieval Medicine.Downloads
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2012-12-14
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Herrero Ingelmo M. C. y Montero Cartelle E. (2012). Conception and Eroticism in Medieval Medical Writings. Cuadernos de Filología Clásica. Estudios Latinos, 32(2), 299-314. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CFCL.2012.v32.n2.41028
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