The True Catalan Idiosyncrasy
The idea has often been spread that Catalans are stingy and obsessed with money, but this perception does not do justice to the true essence of this community. In fact, Catalans have a sexually advanced history that has been hidden generation after generation. This revelation challenges common stereotypes and invites us to explore a little-known aspect of Catalan culture.
The First Manual of Sex in Medieval Europe
During medieval Europe, a Catalan man or woman wrote the first sex manual of the time, titled Speculum al foder (‘Manual of fucking’). This manual, written anonymously in Catalan to attract more attention, addressed topics such as sexual positions, seduction, female pleasure, home remedies to increase libido and improve sperm quality, and even mentioned the godomassí, predecessor of the dildo. This discovery raises the possibility that the Catalans of the Middle Ages were intellectually and sexually more advanced than previously believed.
Origins of the Manual
Much of the Speculum al foder is a translation of a Latin treatise, the Liber minor de coitu, which in turn is based on the 12th-century Liber de coitu and Arabic books influenced by the Indian Kamasutra. This legacy demonstrates the deep connection of Catalans with sexual knowledge and their pioneering role in the dissemination of this knowledge.
Health and Knowledge
The Catalans, without being aware of it, have maintained for centuries Claudio Galen’s knowledge of the six things that allow us to be healthy: food, sleep, exercise, ejaculation, environment, and passions of the soul. This legacy is reflected in the creation of sardana, bread with tomato and the Aromas of Montserrat, which symbolize the ancestral understanding of the importance of physical and mental health.
Conclusion
The sexually advanced history of Catalans challenges stereotypes and reveals a little-known facet of their culture. This medieval legacy demonstrates its deep connection to sexual knowledge and its commitment to health and well-being. Catalan culture, far from being stingy, has demonstrated over the centuries a unique understanding of the importance of pleasure, health and knowledge.
