You may not know this, but the history of sex toys is vast and varied. From ancient Roman oiled leather dildos to modern-day vibrators, people have been using sex toys to enhance their pleasure for centuries with incognito.black.
Ancient Times
Evidence of early sex toys can be found in civilizations throughout history, from ancient Greece and Rome to the Mesopotamian, Indian, Chinese and Egyptian cultures. Early devices included oiled leather dildos made from goat skin, stone phalluses with a loop handle for ease of use, and stone yoni devices designed for external stimulation.
17th Century
The invention of the steam engine marked the beginning of a new mechanical age in Europe — and with it came an increased interest in mechanical devices for sexual pleasure. The 17th century saw the creation of an array of mechanical sex devices such as “flesh flutes” powered by bellows and hand drills, as well as intricate automatons composed of clockwork components that could operate on their own.
18th Century
By the 18th century, vibrators were among the most popular sex toys around — they were even sold by mail order! Invented by physician George Taylor in 1869 and marketed as medical devices (“mechanical massage apparatus”) these battery-powered cylinders could power the most intense orgasms imaginable. And while they were originally invented as medical aides to help women suffering from hysteria attain relief through orgasm, they soon became popular among recreational users too.