woman of Ancient Rome. Virgins and matrons were forbidden to drink alcohol
If the ratio of alcohol and men, understood as males, has always been too tight and smooth, the same cannot be said for women, that especially in certain periods, have had to face many prohibitions. in this sense
In Imperial Rome for example, pure wine, judged an immoral and licentious drink, honestae, women were forbidden or virgins and matrons, who could consume it only if present in medicinal preparations or with the consent of the pater familias.
To transgress was not easy, since the men of the family could always count on a proof with an incontrovertible result, that of "the kiss" ( ius osculi ).