The man, the myth, the legend
You know Benjamin Franklin as a Founding Father, prolific author, creative genius, and even a foreign diplomat. His work has solidified himself as a legend in American history, and we owe a lot to his work.
But what you may not have known about Benjamin Franklin was that he was an infamous sex fiend. Even during his lifetime, he had a notorious reputation as a lover of women (mainly prostitutes).
Franklin’s thirst for sex started early as a teenager. In 1720, at 14 years old, he became fascinated by Boston’s sex workers, referred to …