While thumbing through the Lonely Planet guide to Italy on my new Kindle, Donald found a reference to this book.
From the Publishers Weekly review:
‘Colorful frescoes, metal objects or ceramics are shown in 114 illustrations (95 in color), divided among nine chapters explaining ancient societal attitudes toward sex (“Woman on Top: Women’s Liberation in the First Century A.D”; “Laughing at Taboo Sex in the Suburban Baths”), while subheadings like “Priapus, Protection, and Penetration” offer scholarly and personal anecdotes.’
Since we both write about fantasy worlds inspired by ancient Rome, it would probably be a very useful reference for both of us.
We’ve not yet added it to our wedding registry, though.
(Oh, yeah, in case you didn’t notice on Facebook, Donald and I are engaged now. Yay! It’s very exciting, though a little overwhelming.)