Gwerful Mechain

Gwerful Mechain (fl. 1460–1502), is the only female medieval Welsh poet from whom a substantial body of work is known to have survived. She is known for her erotic poetry, in which she praised the vulva among other things.

Gwerful Mechain
Born
Mechain, Kingdom of Powys
OccupationPoet
Years activefl.1460–1502
Known forErotic poetry
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