Was There Always A Connection Between Sex and Lingerie?

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Sexy lingerie is not a modern development by any means. But, lingerie as we know it today had a more functional purpose in the past. The earliest forms of lingerie can be traced back to ancient Greece. Women back then would wear pieces of cloth that was wrapped around the breasts and secured with pins in the back. It was pretty much the first version of a bra. This next part gets a little crazy. Luscious lady lumps weren't shown much love in ancient Rome. Larger breasts were considered to be unattractive back then. In an effort to minimize them, women wore tight support garments to reduce the size of fuller breasts. These garments would also be worn during athletic and dance events, so at least there was one plus to this restrictive way of thinking.

Chemises popped up during Roman times and became even more popular in the Middle Ages as men and women wore them to protect their garments from sweat and body oils. Despite being around for about 4,000 years, corsets also soared in popularity during the Middle Ages because they created the illusion of having larger breasts and a smaller waistline. Corsets are believed to be the first undergarment that was designed for looks instead of just practicality. During the Victorian era, corsets became must-have pieces for both women and men. One popular version was the S-curve corset. It was designed to push the breasts forward and arch the chest back to make the hips more prominent. They weren't the easiest to wear, but they were all the rage back then, especially with wealthy women. But corsets started to lose their appeal in the United States once bras were introduced in 1914 — specifically during World War I when the War Department made a plea for women to stop buying corsets so the steel used to make them could go towards the war effort.

Crotchless panties weren't used as sexy lingerie back in the day. Instead, they were designed to make it easier for women to use the bathroom. Ladies wore a lot of garments and undergarments back in the 18th and 19th centuries – corsets, petticoats, skirts and chemises. The process was quite a struggle. With crotchless panties, women could just peel back the layers and pop a squat. Not the sexiest thing to think about, but very necessary.

There you have it. Those are just a few interesting tidbits in regard to the origins of lingerie. It's very interesting to see how far things have come over the centuries. And when you browse our selection of sexy, sweet and kinky lingerie, you can shake up every encounter and give your partner many nights that are sure to go down in history.

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