8. Virgins Could Help Restore Youth
The theory of Shunamitism was put to practise by older men. It claims that sleeping beside virgins (but without any sexual contact) could make men younger. In the past there was a time when doctors prescribed to follow the ritual in case of stomach disorder. In the 18th century virgin breaths were believed to make people healthier. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it can be well understood that while virgins were regarded as a blessing, non-virgins were considered as tainted. In France, virgins were used as a profit making venture and as the rumour goes, there was one successful entrepreneur named Madame Janus who ran a house teeming with 50 virgins trained to cater rich old men who wanted to get younger, without any sexual contact, of course.
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