Season 3, Episode 4: Come All Ye Faithful

Sexing History by Gillian Frank & Lauren Gutterman

Dec 22, 2020Society & Culture

In this episode, we’ll be taking a cue from Santa Claus and sketching a naughty and nice history of festive sexual expressions. So, grab your eggnog, curl up by the fire and join us as we explore the ghosts of Christmas...

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