What is the pear of anguish?

There is a wide range of medieval torture devices that were available in the Middle Ages. These devices were separately created for men and women. read more

1. The Pear of Anguish - The Pear of Anguish is a horrific torture device used to mutilate people from the inside out. Learn more about the Pear of Anguish on this page. read more

Pear of anguish. The pear of anguish, or choke pear, is the modern name for a type of instrument displayed in some museums, consisting of a metal body (usually pear-shaped) divided into spoon-like segments that could be operated by turning a screw. read more

The Pear of Anguish was used during the Middle Ages as a way to torture women who conducted a miscarriage, liars, blasphemers and homosexuals. A pear-shaped instrument was inserted into one of the victim's orifices: the vagina for women, the anus for homosexuals and the mouth for liars and blasphemers. read more