<p>Possibly the first recorded sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhoea is still one of the most common.</p><br><p>We're back on the itchier side of history today to find out more about the story of this difficult-to-spell affliction.</p><br><p>Kate is back with Cat Irving, Human Remains Conservator for Surgeons’ Hall in Edinburgh. Together they discuss the odd and off-putting treatments offered for gonorrhoea over the centuries.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>. </p><br><p><u>You can take part in our listener survey</u><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u> here</u></a><u>.</u></p><br><p>All music from Epidemic Sounds.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p><br><p><br></p>
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