What is anasyrma?

<p><strong>What is anasyrma? </strong></p><br><p>Anasyrma literally means “exposing of the genitals.” But rather than a display of arousal, it’s a form of exhibitionism which is found in religion or artwork. In ancient times, people believed it could turn away harm or evil spirits.&nbsp;</p><p>Today, similar practices are used as political statements and even works of art.<strong> </strong>For example, in the midst of a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2020, a nude woman sat down at the floor and spread her legs in front of a police cordon. The woman, who would go on to be christened Naked Athena, then began performing yoga poses in the direction of disbelieving police officers.</p><br><p><strong>How did anasyrma become a political statement in the modern-day then? But what's the point of it all? </strong><a href="https://podcasts.ba-ba-bam.com/do-you-really-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.ba-ba-bam.com/do-you-really-know/202112290700-what-family-rave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What is a family rave?</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.ba-ba-bam.com/do-you-really-know/202112280700-what-eu-law-primacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What is EU law primacy?</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.ba-ba-bam.com/do-you-really-know/202112270700-what-gig-economy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What is the gig economy?</a></p><br><p>A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>