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The Myth of Chastity Belts: A Misunderstanding of Medieval Cultures
TLDR Chastity belts were not widely used in medieval times and were likely a myth perpetuated by misunderstanding. The first mention of a chastity belt comes from a manuscript in the 15th century, but it may have been a practical joke or satire.
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Chastity belts were probably not even a real thing used for the purpose that we all think they were used for.
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Chastity belts were a myth perpetuated by a misunderstanding of medieval cultures, and the actual historical evidence for their existence is much later than commonly believed.
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The first mention of a chastity belt comes from a manuscript in the early 15th century, but the author also included other fantastical inventions, suggesting that the belt may have been a practical joke or satire.
06:51
Chastity belts were often used in a satirical or joking manner, as seen in political cartoons and illustrations from the time, suggesting that they may not have been widely used in reality.
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Chastity belts that can be seen in museums originated in the 19th century as a result of a Gothic revival, where iron and steel were more readily available, and manufacturers in England started making them as a joke to be displayed in curiosity shows and museums.
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Chastity belts that were displayed in museums as medieval artifacts were actually created in the 19th century and there is no real evidence that they were used during the medieval era.
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Chastity belts that are displayed in museums as medieval artifacts are actually from the 19th century, and there are modern versions made of latex used for BDSM.
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Society & Culture
