In ancient China, warfare was incessant, year after year. Adult men were expected to take to the battlefield, spending more time there than at home. The prolonged marching and campaigning took a toll on various aspects of life, including the need to address the sexual demands of the soldiers.
Ancient China was plagued by constant warfare
Men who go without sexual satisfaction for extended periods can become tense, irritable, and less focused, which naturally impacts their performance on the battlefield. To address this challenging issue, several methods were devised to cater to the soldiers’ needs. One idea was to allow the wives of these men to visit and tend to their husbands.
Lack of sexual satisfaction could lead to tension and irritability
However, this approach proved impractical due to the confines of traditional Chinese societal norms. Women were not accustomed to traveling far, and it was considered inappropriate for them to interact with unfamiliar men. Consequently, another method was predominantly employed: the utilization of “army comfort women.” These women, from lower social classes, were arranged by the dynasty to accompany military troupes and cater to the soldiers’ physical desires.
While this method was convenient, it was a terrifying prospect for the women of that era and reflected the injustice of the old society, perpetuating the inherent bias that devalued women.
The use of “army comfort women” was a common practice
Another cruel method employed was allowing soldiers to satisfy their desires by taking women by force during their conquests of foreign lands and nations. While this approach fulfilled the soldiers’ physical needs and boosted their morale, it was incredibly inhumane. The vulnerable and innocent women subjected to these acts often carried the trauma for the rest of their lives and sometimes even lost their lives.
Unspoken rule stops Qing dynasty concubines from making noise during intimate moments
During the rule of the Qing Dynasty, concubines were required to maintain absolute silence during their encounters with the emperor. They were forbidden from making any sound at all.
Why does a concubine need to be led back to the palace after being favored by the emperor?
This was the rule in the ancient harem. Once they were favored by the emperor, the concubines were escorted back to the palace to rest.
Why did the ancient Thai masseuses have a strong, unpleasant odor on their bodies?
The ancient royal eunuchs often had unpleasant odors due to significant bodily changes. They employed various methods to address this issue.
How to gain favor from the emperor as a newcomer in a 3000-member harem?
The ancient Chinese emperors’ harem was abundant with beautiful women, but how were new beauties selected and favored by the emperor?
