Chastity belt

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An early (around 1400) drawing of a chastity belt
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An early (around 1400) drawing of a chastity belt

A chastity belt is a device, locked around the wearer's genitals, intended to prevent sexual intercourse. Chastity belts were introduced into Europe via Italy around 1400.

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A satirical drawing from the 16th century about the uselessness of chastity belts. The young wife says: "No lock is of avail against the cunning of women; there can be no fidelity where love is not present: for that reason will I buy with your money the key I lack".
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A satirical drawing from the 16th century about the uselessness of chastity belts. The young wife says: "No lock is of avail against the cunning of women; there can be no fidelity where love is not present: for that reason will I buy with your money the key I lack".

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