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Genital problems? Ancient doctors thought goat’s cheese or warm baths could help

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par Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia

Our genitals are such an important and sensitive part of our bodies. So it’s not surprising that keeping them healthy was as important in antiquity as it is today.

Some ancient ideas about our genitals, and ways of caring for them, may make us wince, and certainly wouldn’t be recommended today. But one attitude remains.

At least one ancient doctor stressed the importance of people overcoming any embarrassment talking about their genitals to seek medical attention for any concerns.

But medical writers, especially doctors, didn’t hold back. They had plenty to say…

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