Тіло, секс, шлюб. Історія інтимних стосунків в українських традиціях
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In her new book ethnologist Iryna Ihnatenko tells the story of intimate relationships in the Ukrainian traditions. What men and women did Ukrainians consider beautiful and desirable, how did they meet and what means of "seduction" did they resort to? What did our great-great-grandmothers wear and how did the calendar of religious holidays affect the schedule of hygiene procedures and sex? What restrictions on intimate relationships were there even in marriage? Why were betrayals kept quiet and how was the future number of children determined by broken pots?
From the first hug to the first wedding night, pregnancy, childbirth, illness and extramarital affairs. The author describes the attitude to one's own body and physicality at that time, the peculiarities of wedding ceremonies and contraception, childbirth and prohibitions.
