The Horrible History of Gonorrhoea
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
04/01/25
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Possibly the first recorded sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhoea is still one of the most common.
We're back on the itchier side of history today to find out more about the story of this difficult-to-spell affliction.
Kate is back with Cat Irving, Human Remains Conservator for Surgeons’ Hall in Edinburgh. Together they discuss the odd and off-putting treatments offered for gonorrhoea over the centuries.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
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