The History of Sex 201
In History of Sex 218, we examine key persons and moments in history that have contributed to the relationship we have with sex and our understanding what it means to us today. Such topics may include Legislation regarding sex and sex-related acts, Artists, Inventors, Performers, Social and Cultural Contributions, and more.
Subject:
"This Blind Date in History"
Chapter:
The Comstock Act of 1873
The Comstock Act of 1873 was a federal law which made it illegal to send any "obscene" materials via postal mail. This included many things that today are not considered "obscene," such as contraceptive devices and information regarding safe-sex products and abortion. 24 states passed similar prohibitions on materials distributed within the states; these state and federal restrictions are collectively known as the Comstock laws. Though federal anti-obscenity laws are currently still in effect and enforced, the definition and perception of what is considered obscene has changed a great deal in the last 140 years.
Last Week's Chapter:
Lawrence vs Texas 2003
In 2003, the landmark privacy case, Lawrence vs Texas abolished the infamous sodomy laws, prohibiting consenting adults from doing what they want, in whatever holes they want. This Supreme Court decision opened the pathway of sexual freedom and abolished the governments' ability to govern our bedrooms. Fuck yes!