Greg answers “I’m confused. Doesn’t being a eunuch mean...”

Jenna asked this question about The Janissary Tree (Yashim the Eunuch #1):

I’m confused. Doesn’t being a eunuch mean he has no male parts? I’m not sure i really understand the specifics of what was done to make a eunuch. Also, did he have sex with that Russian lady? If so, how? Wasn’t that the point of eunuchs in harems? (I.e. they had no sexual urges, unable to act as a normal male) Someone please help and explain..

Greg Jenna, authors have been getting this issue wrong for so long. First of all, there are varying levels of 'castration'. And, thus, varying levels of se…moreJenna, authors have been getting this issue wrong for so long. First of all, there are varying levels of 'castration'. And, thus, varying levels of sexual urges and capabilities. Without testicles, a male voice will not deepen at puberty, thus the famous singing castratos (there does exist a few recordings.) But that doesn't mean the guy can't get an erection! Throughout history, many of those eunuchs were having lots of fun for hours...endlessly...and therein lies the rub : the inability to have an orgasm.(less)

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