From 91 to 113 days per year...

This is the amount authorized by the Church

Not huge, that's for sure. But except for pregnancies, these recommendations were not followed to the letter. In the Middle Ages, and even in modern times, the belief was that the act of sex could cause harm to the baby.

Here, sir, is how you can discharge your urges during pregnancy or your wife's period

+ Masturbation? Bad idea, you might get sick from it, according to medieval beliefs. + Adultery? Yes, but be careful not to get caught. You will be punished by the race. + Chastity? That's a good idea! And it is recommended by the Church.

You close the book