History of the Dildo

By Barry Bowen

Sex toys are nothing new, and the exponents of the world's oldest profession have throughout recorded time employed gadgets, devices and stimulants of one type or another to help enhance their clients' enjoyment.

The name that comes most readily to mind, and certainly the original in the field, is the dildo, the obvious reason being that it provided a simple substitute for a male erection and was portable.

The oldest dildo known to Man was unearthed relatively recently in Germany – a nine inch polished siltstone device that's been dated around 28,000 years old.

Coining of the term "dildo", however, did not come about till the 15th century in Renaissance Italy. There are two suggestions as to how the word came into currency. The Greeks had always called the device an olisbo, which is reckoned, might have become "dildo" from the Latin infinitive "dilatare", meaning to open wide; the other school of thought holds that it's derived from the Italian "diletto" meaning delight.

In any event, Renaissance dildos, made out of leather or wood, were not very pleasurable in their basic form, and required lubrication with some olive oil. The dildo evolved not surprisingly into the vibrator, and the first one of these to be made was the handiwork of an American doctor named George Taylor. His product was a cumbersome steam-powered apparatus, intended for treating "female hysteria", the incorrect diagnosis of women experiencing sexual arousal.

Victorian thinking decreed that women did not get sexually aroused, so a woman getting irritable, delusional and working up "excessive vaginal lubrication" was not recognized as needing a man; she was thought to be diseased. The cure was prolonged massage of the sufferer's vulva until she climaxed, which was inconveniently time-consuming, so Dr Taylor's device was a God-send to his confreres.

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Adult Sex Toys, A Waste Of Time & Money?

With millions of websites all over the Internet, competition has never been so fierce when it comes to selling online. One particular industry, the adult sex toy industry, has a fair share of websites around and is extremely competitive when looking to purchase. I am sure you have come across these sorts of sites by mistake through an unwanted pop-up or other ways. This just goes to show the nature of the competition and what some will do to make the next sale. The big question is, are sex toys a waste of time and hard earned money?

Arguably the largest and most competitive industry on the internet today, sex toys can be purchased from many vendors at competitive prices. Manufactures always claim to have the "best and latest" products that will surely live up to your expectations. Some products have a hefty price tag attached, whilst others may be a lot cheaper. With the growth of all sellers and manufactures, it would definitely suggest that there is a high public demand for sex toys, and would then suggest that maybe they are not a waste of time and money, considering that so many people are buying and the clientele list keeps on getting longer.

Products range from women's vibrators to realistic love dolls and penis pumps, from different brands to sizes, colours and prices. The market is massive and there is a lot to choose from. Surely some are not going to live up to their expectations and you might definitely end up wasting your money. Avoiding this is simple. Reading reviews on the various products always helps and doing a search on the most popular sex toys is the other option. Some always seem to think that the most expensive product is the answer, this is definitely not the case and there are many reviews on expensive items that have scored poorly.

For example, there are an overwhelming number of female vibrators on the market. Most people would think that they all do the same job and give you the same satisfaction. Those who believe so are more than likely to buy the wrong vibrator and become put off from purchasing again. On the other hand, some might think that the most expensive vibrators have to be the best around and follow that path of buying. The most likely result, a disappointed person who feels they have wasted their money.

We all have a certain taste and expectation when it comes to buying. Given a large selection in any consumer base, the most sensible way to choose would be to ask an assistant or someone who has purchased the product previously, that way we know what to expect. As the sex toy industry can be a little more embarrassing, the internet has not only brought about a large number of vendors, but it has also brought a large number of comments and reviewers. This is definitely the way to find out what it is that you are after, ensuring that you are not going to walk away with a frown. People are always buying sex toys online and will continue to do so for many years to come. If you are apart of that consumer base, then a little research will make sure that you get the right product with a smile.

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Jason Sands specialises in online sex toys. He currently researches on and works with female vibrators, realistic love dolls and penis pumps. Source: http://www.articletrader.com