Sexuality, in addition to being vital in reproduction, is linked to other aspects such as gender, emotion, feeling and pleasure. In this way, it is unlike the concept of sex, which exclusively involves the reproductive function to perpetuate the species. Sex is function, while sexuality is an expression.

After discovering agriculture, the first human beings enjoyed more free time. Thus, this led them to explore new forms of pleasure rather than merely having sex to procreate.

In ancient Egypt, sexuality was considered a representation of creation and an essential aspect of life. Even prostitution could be considered sacred, while adultery and incest was socially accepted.

In Ancient Greece, sexuality was considered an educational subject. Hedonism, pleasure and eroticism were the foundations of the conception of sex. At this time, orgies were allowed, and admiration for the beauty of the human body was notably present in this civilization.

The devotion to sex and sexuality was such in this civilization that its practice was recommended to prevent depression, indigestion, low back pain and even jaundice.

To enhance the pleasure of this practice, and in order to improve upon it, the Greeks used EVOO as a lubricant. The evidence of EVOO as a lubricant comes from 343 BC. Aristotle, Plato’s student who attended his Academy, which was located near a sacred olive grove in the outskirts of Athens, referred to this practice in one of his treatises on The History of Animals.

He mentioned that during those times, olive oil was a staple in brothels. Therefore, it is easy to see that oil has been one of the main products of commerce throughout history, since it clearly has a plethora of uses, ranging from cuisine to pleasure.