I recently watched Bridgerton and was horrified by how little all the women knew of sex. Was that the norm for women during that time period? Did they not even know the basic mechanics of sex? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

I recently watched Bridgerton and was horrified by how little all the women knew of sex. Was that the norm for women during that time period? Did they not even know the basic mechanics of sex?

by hazeyjane11

I'm very curious as to the accuracy of this, and to know what sec education was actually like for women during the regency era!

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While there may be more to say about this, u/mimicofmodes answered In Netflix's new show, Bridgerton, Lady Daphne Bridgerton marries at the age of 21 not knowing what sex is or where babies come from. Is this accurate or likely? very recently.