What is an orgy? Why did ancient people have a special weakness for them? How do our contemporaries arrange orgies? You will find answers to these and other questions in this article.< /p>
Definition
Orgy at its core is group sex. That is, sexual intercourse involving three or more people. In the modern world, orgies are (for the most part) just a way to get sexual satisfaction. But among our ancestors, such events were often of a religious nature.
Group sex often accompanied major holidays and acted as something like a special ceremony. Why were orgies so popular, and how did they go? This is where we will stop now.
Orgies in the history of the world
Scientists say that throughout the history of mankind, in principle, there was no such period when people did not practice group sex. Do you think that our ancient ancestors had only hunting for mammoths from entertainment? No matter how.
- Prehistoric times
It turns out that pornography was invented tens of thousands of years ago. Yes Yes! Ancient people did not have porn magazines and sites for adults, and therefore they had to demonstrate miracles of ingenuity – carve images of the vulva on stones, create figurines of appetizing ladies … For the sake of contributing to world art, of course.
Scientists even found the first primitive sex toys. It is also believed that in prehistoric times, people held large-scale orgiastic festivals that celebrated sexuality and fertility.
- Civilization
People developed natural resources and tamed animals. They settled in the cities, abandoning the way of life of the eternal nomads. However, they were in no hurry to part with old habits.
In ancient Sumer there was a cult worship of Ishtar – this is the Sumerian analogue of the Roman goddess Venus. Ritual prostitution in the name of the gods was practiced, as were huge orgy festivals.
Historians argue that these feasts in the name of fertility represent the wild, pagan roots of modern Easter. Such a peculiar way to thank the gods and appease them.
- Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians have always been very creative guys. Their religion, their obsession with the afterlife, their art and their sexual preferences – they managed to excel in everything.
In the Egyptian city of Bubastis, the Bastet festival was held annually. What was he like? According to Herodotus, at the festival everyone unrestrainedly consumed wine and indulged in debauchery. Alcohol, songs, music and naked people – if there were video cameras in those days, we would see recordings that are stunning in their blatant shamelessness.
- Ancient Greece
Everyone, perhaps, has heard a lot about the sexual emancipation of the ancient Greeks. They were not at all embarrassed by their love for carnal pleasures – this is evidenced by works of art dating back thousands of years and depicting the inhabitants of Ancient Greece in very unambiguous poses.
The Greeks also had no shortage of alcohol-sexual feasts. It is believed that Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, annually held holidays in his honor. At these festivities, wine also flowed like water, and orgies were held every day, during the entire festival.
These festivals inspired many artists. For millennia, artists have used their imaginations to depict alleged ancient Greek orgy scenes on their canvases.
- Ancient Rome
The Romans even had orgies extravagant, spectacular and luxurious. They had Bacchus (Bacchus) – the Roman equivalent of Dionysus, which, of course, was accompanied by wine, fertility, festivities and orgies. By the way, you know the concept of “bacchanalia”? That was the name of the festivities dedicated to Bacchus.
Initially, the holidays were not so large-scale, and only women arranged them. Later, they turned into massive annual events with alcohol and orgies.
In 1929, the so-called “Ships of Lake Nemi” were discovered – two ships that belonged to Caligula. Luxurious, lined with gold and marble, striking in their luxury. It is believed that the emperor also used them for mass floating orgies.
- Ancient India
Now India is a rather conservative country in sexual terms, however it was not always so. And now we are not even talking about the Kama Sutra.
The Indian city of Khajuraho is home to one of the most pristine displays of Indian temple art. On the walls of the temple you can see numerous images of people in the most unthinkable poses. There are also scenes of group sex on the walls of the temple.
- Renaissance
Orgies existed throughout the Middle Ages. Although their popularity has fallen quite noticeably, due to the close attention of the church. According to some sources, it was even easier for the poor class in this situation – they did not have to “keep a face”. They continued to indulge in their vicious habits. And then the fashion for masquerade balls began.
Masquerade orgies were organized by representatives of the elite. The whole night they drank and had dirty sex, and the next morning they again “put on masks” – not masquerade, but rather social. And they continued to play the roles of respectable Christians from high society.
- 19-20 centuries
The popularity of masquerade balls began to decline, and sanctimonious customs replaced unbridled sex. Extravagant outfits were replaced by long dresses, Western culture began to show almost an aversion to sex. Sexual orgies became associated with members of the lower strata of society. And then came the twentieth century.
The West again revised its views and gradually began to abandon its puritanical beliefs. Although, to be honest, the first pornographic films began to appear much earlier. So in 1896, a very bold French film Le Coucher de la Mariee was released. But at the beginning of the twentieth century, adult films began to be more actively produced, many of which included scenes of group sex. Sexual liberation is back in vogue.
- The Sexual Revolution of the 1960s
The sixties came and marked the beginning of the sexual revolution. Free love and drug use became the norm. And masquerades were replaced by rock concerts – it was easy to get lost there even without fancy feathered masks. Casual sex has become a kind of protest.
We used to associate this decade and the hippie movement with “peace and love” – something light and colorful. However, behind the scenes of this movement was much darker, darker and … devilish.
Do you know anything about the Church of Satan and its founder Anton Lavey? He arranged sexual orgies, the participants of which were dressed in cassocks and religious clothes. He also wrote the “Satanic Bible” and formed the main provisions of his author's version of Satanism.
In general, this is not surprising – the sixties were a time when people actively rejected existing social norms. And advances in film technology made it easier to produce films of a wide variety of genres. Why not without pornography?
Extremely fertile ground for society to continue to explore all the delights of group sex.
- Today
Gradually, the orgies became larger and larger – the number of participants increased, sexual practices became more perverted, what was happening began to be filmed more often. And so, by the beginning of the seventies, a new movement began to gain popularity in the USA – swing (exchange of partners). Swing, by the way, is still popular today.
Pornography is now available and more diverse than ever. There are millions of videos on the Web for every taste and varying degrees of perversion. It's safe to say that a very impressive proportion of all these videos contain scenes of group sex.
With the advent of mobile phones with video cameras, amateur pornography also became popular. Now almost anyone can record sex with their partner (partners) on video and sell it to this or that porn site.
What conclusion can be drawn from all of the above? Such that as long as the human race exists on this planet, people will continue to explore the boundaries of their sexuality and come up with more and more new ways to get sexual satisfaction and vivid sensations. And all this with the use of modern technology.
Three orgies that went down in history
- Egyptian drinking festival
According to archaeological research at the Temple of Mut in Luxor, the ancient inhabitants of the Nile River Valley annually held a noisy “Festival of drunkenness” dedicated to the bloodthirsty warrior goddess Sekhmet. According to the myths, once Sekhmet almost destroyed humanity. The end of the world was canceled because the goddess did not calculate with beer (she mistook it for blood) and fell into a deep alcoholic sleep.
It is believed that this holiday existed during the reign of Hatshepsut, that is, in the fifteenth century BC . All night long, the Egyptians danced to the music, got drunk and had promiscuous sex. And with the dawn, a heavy wave of hangovers descended on the city.
- Gatherings with Marie Antoinette
This woman's ability to have fun has long been legendary. In the eighteenth century, the flames of the French Revolution were fanned, and she was said to have enjoyed wearing extravagant outfits and attending wild masquerade balls.
At these parties, the faces of members of high society were hidden behind masks, and champagne flowed like water. Is it any wonder that in such a cheerful atmosphere, many guests forgot about decency and had fun with might and main? Also, according to rumors, Marie Antoinette often attended these events without her husband. Not to interfere with the fun.
- Bachelor Party in the Vatican
Alexander VI (aka Pope Borgia) threw the craziest party in the history of the Vatican in 1501. Especially for her he hired a group of sex workers, among the guests of the erotic banquet were representatives of the Roman nobility and the Catholic Church.
After an exquisite feast of meat and wine, fifty invited sex workers climbed on the table and staged a striptease. It seemed to Papa that this would not be enough for real fun, and he announced a competition: the worker who manages to sleep with a large number of those present will receive a prize personally from the Pope.
I wonder who turned out to be this darling of fate …
Orgy preparation
Are you thinking of attending your first sex party alone or with a partner? Toronto sexologist Dr. Jess explains how to prepare for such an event and what to think about before it starts:
- You have a choice
“You can participate in many different ways. You can interact with only one person and just enjoy the sexual energy in the room.
Or you can have fun (by mutual consent) with several partners at once. Everything can range from kissing to penetration, oral or hand caresses. You can wear masks, use toys, or play the role of a conductor. The main thing is consent. And your possibilities are endless,” explains Jess.
- You need to mentally prepare for an orgy
Jess says that before attending an orgy, you need to think about a number of questions and find answers to them. And if you go there with a partner, you need to discuss the rules and boundaries in advance.
Why do you want to go to this party? What do you want to gain from this experience? Do you and your partner want to interact only with each other, or with other participants too? What sexual practices are unacceptable for you/you?
- What about contraception?
Do you plan to use barrier contraceptives? Only with penetrative sex? Or when using toys too? If there are several partners, then you should take more condoms.
- Think about mental health
“Any sex involves a certain emotional reaction. Whether you're having fun at a party alone, with a partner, or with multiple partners, you should prioritize your emotional state,” Jess reminds.
She advises considering a number of possible scenarios and interactions in advance, which may occur. Think and talk (if you're going there with a partner) about what emotional reaction might follow.
- Keep in mind that the “aftertaste” can be anything
No one knows what emotions this event will bring to you/you. “Some people feel euphoric after orgies, while others feel depressed, tense and exhausted. You can also feel fear or jealousy, frustration and confusion, elation and satisfaction, and of course disappointment,” warns Jess.
- Remember this is optional
Sexual orgies are not something that is vital for everyone and everyone. Such entertainment is not suitable for everyone, and this is normal. And if you want to try it on yourself, but you understand that it’s not time yet, you don’t need to rush. Sex parties are held regularly all over the world. You'll still have a chance.
“Reluctance to go to sex clubs is not hypocrisy. It just says that it doesn't suit you. And your partner has no right to force you to do this.
I had a positive experience with orgies, but this does not mean that it will be so for everyone. Trust yourself first. You are the ultimate expert on your needs and boundaries,” concludes Jess.
“How to have an orgy?” — real story
It is not customary to ask such a question even to the closest friends. Who can get good advice? The heroine of this real story.
“I was in swingers clubs. I had a threesome. I met people at clubs, bars, bookstores, work events, concerts, and sporting events. We usually had sex only a few minutes after we met.
I had dominant partners. I have tried almost everything. The only thing I lacked in my life was a kindred spirit, a good friend. And then I met Mara.
Before her, I had never had a girlfriend with whom I could calmly discuss my sexual adventures. I have never had a girlfriend with whom we would be similar in this regard. But I met her at one of the swing clubs and we've been friends ever since.
One day we were drinking and chatting. I asked Mara what she would do if she could live out some of her sexual fantasies. Before I could finish the question, the answer had already flown from her lips. She seemed to read my mind. “Let's have an orgy.”
Her eyes lit up. We suddenly realized that we had to do this for our own sake. Both of us have been to many such events, many of which were just awful. We owe ourselves a decent sex orgy.
We started discussing the details. Men? Not too many – three or four, no more. Member sizes? More than twenty centimeters long and at least thirteen centimeters wide. We also discussed the height, build and age of the invited men. We decided not to invite women – we would like to be the only stars at this party.
We have chosen a date and time that is convenient for both of us – Saturday in two weeks. We started posting ads on thematic sites. A few days later, the profiles of those who responded were screened and the selection began.
This one is too young. This one is too old. Too presumptuous. Too domineering. Sexist. We rejected many. If at least one of us did not like the applicant, he immediately dropped out. No questions asked.
It was also important for us that men respect our boundaries – condoms are required (isn't it obvious?), slaps and other rudeness are excluded, as well as the monopolization of a person or posture. We rejected the men who seemed too selfish and intractable. But those applicants who were really turned on by the idea of an orgy were moved to the top of the list.
When we looked at photographs of the bodies, faces and penises of these men, we were delighted to think that we were literally living out the script of our sexual fantasies. There are so many who want to join us – so why not use it to our advantage? Too often in my life I put the interests of others first – my boss, friends, family. This night should be all about me.
When the long-awaited evening came, we rented a hotel room. There was a huge bed, and the living area could easily accommodate several people. It was important for us that there were enough places in the room to lie down, sit and relax. We rearranged the lamps so that there was enough light, but not too much. Asked for more towels and bed linen. We put condoms and small bottles of lube on the bedside tables. Mara and I had few clothes on, the skin was moisturized, makeup was applied. We were fully equipped.
The men arrived almost on time. We told them to sit on the sofa. Mara and I sat on the bed, started talking to them, and then I touched my friend. I ran my fingertips over her shoulders and back, then asked the guys if they wanted to know how soft Mara's skin was.
I watched them, knowing that whoever got up first was likely to be in charge that night. Mara moved closer to me, she raised her hand, which until then had been on my buttocks, and unfastened my bra. I turned to kiss her and immediately felt the hands of three people on my body. For the next hour, they followed Mara and me as instructed.
We passed the baton to each other and constantly asked each other questions. “Do you want to ride him?” I asked. “Do you want to do both of them?” she said, smiling. “I think you'll like it when it's in you,” I said as I pulled out a new condom.
By evening, we crossed off all items from our list of sex desires: double penetration, double blowjob, vaginal threesome, kissing, caressing, orgasms. Mara and I lay on the bed, happy and exhausted, while the men took turns running to the shower to clean themselves up. As they left, they thanked us for letting them be part of the night.
The power we felt then was amazing. It is clear that orgies and casual sex are not the fantasies of every woman on the planet at all. But we started thinking about our girlfriends and wondering if they had ever organized something like this.
We wondered why we had not decided to have an orgy before. And I confessed to Mara that this experiment inspired me to be more active in other areas of my life. If I could bring my fantasy to life, what else could I be capable of? What else could I carefully plan and implement?
That night changed my view of the world. “Oh, how nice it would be if I could do it,” were the thoughts that had been in my head before. Now I immediately begin to look for ways to achieve this or that goal. I stopped passively putting up with colleagues I can't stand. I have set my boundaries. Chose new bedroom paint and hired a house painter, no longer waiting for someone to come and do it for me.
Despite the fact that I had group sex before, this was the first time I didn’t began to rely on chance. It taught me that I'm creative and really capable of taking things into my own hands. Yes, I could have come to this discovery without an orgy, but what could be better than just taking and making my sexual fantasy come true?
If I have fulfilled this desire, what prevents me from going further?
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