Why is anal sex called “doing the Greek”?

In Latin America, it is common to use references to nationalities to describe certain sexual positions and practices. Examples of this include the terms “hacer la cubana,” “practicar el francés,” and “do the Greek”. In this article, we will explore the origin of this last expression, which is used to refer to the practice of anal sex, both homosexual and heterosexual.

Anal sex has historically and anthropologically been a common sexual practice among humans, both in heterosexual andsame-sex relationships. It is important to remember that, in the absence of effective contraceptives, this practice was a safe way to experience pleasure while avoiding unwanted pregnancies.  

In addition, it is well known that anal masturbation can be pleasurable for men, as it stimulates the prostate, which contains numerous nerve endings. For women, anal masturbation can also stimulate the vagina, thereby providing pleasure.

In Western civilization, the historical peak of anal sex occurred in ancient Greece, where homosexuality was commonplace and, therefore, socially accepted. In fact, in that society, juvenile prostitution functioned as a pseudo-profession, in which, in exchange for providing pleasure, young people received, among other benefits, political, scientific, and moral education.

The rise of this tolerance in Greek society was due to a common practice among its warrior orders or squads: the warrior-wife. Each of the highest-ranking and oldest combatants was assigned a young man to care for his weapons and attend to his other needs, including sexual ones.   In this way, and in accordance with the beliefs of that society, the young man learned the art of war and prepared himself to wage it.

With the spread of Christianity, the practice of anal sex came to be questioned because it did not serve a purely reproductive purpose. In fact, it was associated not only with an unnatural act but was also considered one of the most perverse forms of humiliation. Because of this association, even the mere request for anal sex was deemed an unforgivable sin for any practitioner of that religion.

It was in the 19th century, in the brothels of Europe, that the experience of anal sex began to be revived as part of the pursuit of pleasure. It was originally introduced as a sophisticated practice, reserved for the powerful classes of society. It then spread with the emergence of brothels staffed by men who catered to both gentlemen and ladies. And ever since then, high-class prostitutes have included anal penetration among their standard services.

As the practice became more widespread, people had to deal with the negative stigma that Christianity had attached to it. It was considered impolite to ask directly for anal sex, so people resorted to euphemisms, one of the most common being “doing the Greek.” This not only referred to the fact that it was a practice accepted by ancient Greek society, but also lent it a touch of sophistication. After all, we must not forget that during that period, the neoclassical style was in vogue in Europe, as a result of the enduring admiration for Hellenic culture.

Fortunately, we have now overcome those taboos, and we can comfortably include anal sex as part of our sexual enjoyment. In fact, many Barcelona escorts have become experts at providing maximum pleasure through this sexual practice.

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