Sex Toys - Brief History

Sex Toys are NOT new. As far back asthere have been sexually active human beings, there have been creativeones. As far back as 30,000 years ago, objects shaped like a penis have been discovered in Upper Paleolithic art.

Sex toy history actually begins in earnest with the Greeks. Dildos (Greek: "olisbos")which appeared in their art and literature from the third and fourth centuries BC--Some 2,400 years ago.In ancient Greek culture use of such an dildos was quite common.

Hong Kong Museum of History has an ancient Chinese bronze sex toy on display which dates back to the Han Dynasty (approximately 2000 years ago). The Sex Museum in Amsterdam houses some fabulous true works of erotic art which display sex toys as part of the subject matter.

In the Middle Ages, (476 A.D. to 1453) sexual pleasures were called “the Devil’s work”. Religious persecution by the Roman Catholic Church was brought down upon people who gave free rein to their sexual lusts and many ended up in shackles or burned at the stake. The clothing of the time for both males and females covered most of their bodies from neck to feet. Sexy female lingerie was not allowed for fear of punishment. Sexual urges were best kept to oneself under the threat of serious physical punishment. Even whispering the words "dildo" may have been punishable by death.

European men used chastity belts to keep their womenfaithful in the 12th century. These chastity belts were made of leather with metal bands which could be tightened or loosened at the husband's whim and were secured with padlocks for which he kept the key.

In Renaissance Italy (14th thru the 16th centuries), dildos were called diletto (meaning “delight”). Made of leather, stone, ivory or wood, they were quite primitive, butfunctional and even olive oil was used as lubrication.

In 1948, Sexologist, Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey, shocked the world with his international bestseller "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male," This study is commonly known as the Kinsey Report.Maybe you've seen the movie. This sexual survey reported that 94 percent of the men and 40 percent of the women interviewed admitted that they masturbated to orgasm. Today, the Kinsey Institute declares that "the vast majority" of people masturbate: both sexes, all ages, single, married, divorced and widowed.

Toys can be anything from your standard dildo, or commonobjects at home. Of course if you are needing something that has a littleextra kick, you'll need to shop a bit. Online shopping probably providesyou with the most privacy, however, not seeing something in person can make yourdelivery a surprise.
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