{"id":835,"date":"2024-01-12T05:59:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T05:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=835"},"modified":"2024-06-07T08:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T07:57:06","slug":"sex-toys","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/product\/sex-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex toys"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Sex toys for sale |<a href=\"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/shop-2\/\">buy sex toys<\/a> | cheap sex toys<\/h1>\n<p><b>sex toys<\/b>\u00a0is an object or device that is primarily used to facilitate\u00a0<a title=\"Human sexual activity\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Human_sexual_activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human sexual pleasure<\/a>, such as a\u00a0<a title=\"Dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dildo<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Artificial vagina\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Artificial_vagina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial vagina<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Vibrator (sex toy)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vibrator_(sex_toy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vibrator<\/a>. Many popular sex toys are designed to resemble human genitals, and may be vibrating or non-vibrating. The term\u00a0<i>sex toy<\/i>\u00a0can also include\u00a0<a title=\"BDSM\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BDSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BDSM<\/a>\u00a0apparatus and\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sex furniture\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex furniture<\/a>\u00a0such as\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Fisting sling\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fisting_sling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slings<\/a>; however, it is not applied to items such as\u00a0<a title=\"Birth control\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Birth_control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">birth control<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Pornography\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pornography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pornography<\/a>, or\u00a0<a title=\"Condom\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Condom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">condoms<\/a>. Alternative terms for\u00a0<i>sex toys<\/i>\u00a0include\u00a0<b>adult toy<\/b>\u00a0and the dated euphemism\u00a0<b>marital aid<\/b>.\u00a0<i>Marital aid<\/i>\u00a0also has a broader meaning and is applied to drugs and herbs marketed to enhance or prolong sex.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-msbfe9 e1mpbtcv6\" data-automation=\"feature-specifications\">\n<p>Sex toys are most commonly sold at\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sex shops\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex shops<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Online\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>, but they may also be sold in a pharmacy or chemist store, a pornographic store, a\u00a0<a title=\"Head shop\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Head_shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">head shop<\/a>, or a department store. Sex toys are available in almost all countries for males and females.<\/p>\n<p>Another form of sex toys for both men and women are those for erotic electrostimulation. Erotic electrostimulation refers to the act of using electricity for sexual stimulation.By the mid 1970s, medical\u00a0<a title=\"Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation<\/a>\u00a0(TENS) machines were widely available. The machines work by stimulating nerve endings with electricity, sending signals of stimulation to the brain. Electrostimulation works off this same principle, when the brain received a signal of stimulation from the genitals, pleasure hormones are released.<\/p>\n<p>Erotic furniture is furniture specially shaped for comfort, penetration levels, and stimulation. Also known as\u00a0<b>sex furniture<\/b>, it is any form of\u00a0<a title=\"Furniture\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furniture<\/a>\u00a0that can act as an aid to\u00a0<a title=\"Human sexual activity\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Human_sexual_activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sexual activity<\/a>. While almost anything can be used for this purpose, the most common form of furniture employed for sexual activity is the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Bed (furniture)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bed_(furniture)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bed<\/a>, but couches and sofas come a close second.<sup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\">[<i><a title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span title=\"This claim needs references to reliable sources. (March 2022)\">citation needed<\/span><\/a><\/i>]<\/sup>\u00a0These are not strictly\u00a0<a title=\"Eroticism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eroticism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">erotic<\/a>\u00a0furniture, as their primary use is not erotic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Spanking_Bench.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Spanking_Bench.png\/250px-Spanking_Bench.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Spanking_Bench.png\/375px-Spanking_Bench.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Spanking_Bench.png\/500px-Spanking_Bench.png 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" data-file-width=\"1024\" data-file-height=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>A spanking bench<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Specifically designed furniture for erotic purposes can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devices for\u00a0<a title=\"Erotic spanking\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erotic_spanking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spanking<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Flagellation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Flagellation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flagellation<\/a>\u00a0such as the\u00a0<a title=\"Berkley Horse\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Berkley_Horse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berkley Horse<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Devices for using gravity to aid in lovemaking without the use of complicated slings<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Fisting sling\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fisting_sling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fisting slings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sex gliders<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sex swing\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_swing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sex swings<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Various types of angled foam wedges or specially designed pillows that support various\u00a0<a title=\"Sex position\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_position\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex positions<\/a>, e.g.,\u00a0<a title=\"Liberator Shapes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liberator_Shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liberator Shapes<\/a>\u00a0or the ergonomically based Lovebumpers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"General_penetrative_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">General penetrative toys<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ben_Wa_balls.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/04\/Ben_Wa_balls.jpg\/170px-Ben_Wa_balls.jpg\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/04\/Ben_Wa_balls.jpg\/255px-Ben_Wa_balls.jpg 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/04\/Ben_Wa_balls.jpg\/340px-Ben_Wa_balls.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"125\" data-file-width=\"1332\" data-file-height=\"976\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>A type of Ben Wa balls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thumb tmulti tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner multiimageinner\">\n<div class=\"trow\">\n<div class=\"tsingle\">\n<div class=\"thumbimage\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg\/180px-Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg\/270px-Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg\/360px-Orange_1-strap_dildo_01.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" data-file-width=\"1984\" data-file-height=\"1488\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trow\">\n<div class=\"tsingle\">\n<div class=\"thumbimage\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/de\/Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg\/180px-Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/de\/Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg\/270px-Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/de\/Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg\/360px-Illustration_of_anal_bead_use.svg.png 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"127\" data-file-width=\"720\" data-file-height=\"507\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"trow\">\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\"><b>Top<\/b>: A\u00a0<a title=\"Strap-on dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Strap-on_dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strap-on dildo<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Bottom<\/b>: Illustration of\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Anal bead\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anal_bead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anal bead<\/a>\u00a0use<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Ben Wa balls\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_Wa_balls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Wa balls<\/a>\u00a0are hollow metal balls inserted vaginally which can be worn inside the vagina for extended periods of time. The internal rolling is claimed to enhance orgasms.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a title=\"Dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dildo<\/a>\u00a0is a non-vibrating device which is used for sexual stimulation of the vagina or anus. Dildos are generally made of silicone rubber, but can be made of other materials such as body safe metals such as titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, or glass. They are often made to resemble a penis, although some are C-shaped or S-shaped for\u00a0<a title=\"G-spot\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G-spot<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"P-spot\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/P-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P-spot<\/a>\u00a0stimulation.\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<a title=\"Double penetration dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Double_penetration_dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">double penetration dildo<\/a>\u00a0is a long, usually flexible dildo with both ends designed for penetration. It allows for mutual penetration between two persons (or for double penetration of a single female, both anally and vaginally).<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a title=\"Strap-on dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Strap-on_dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strap-on dildo<\/a>\u00a0is a dildo worn in a harness, used to penetrate another person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A horseshoe is a non-vibrating sex toy, shaped similar to a\u00a0<a title=\"Horseshoe\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Horseshoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">horseshoe<\/a>, which is put into the vagina and anus at the same time. It is made with softer plastics.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Kegel exercise\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kegel_exercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kegel exerciser<\/a>, also known as vaginal barbells, eggs, or jugglers, are designed to improve muscle tone in the\u00a0<a title=\"Pelvic floor\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pelvic_floor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pelvic floor<\/a>, and can be used for sexual pleasure as well as enhancing vaginal response.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a title=\"Sex machine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex machine<\/a>\u00a0is a motor-driven device that combines penetration with rotational or reciprocal movement, or both.<sup id=\"cite_ref-leung_2-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-leung-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span id=\"Anal_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">Anal toys<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg\/170px-Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg\/255px-Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d4\/Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg\/340px-Zwei_unterschiedliche_Butt-Plugs.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" data-file-width=\"720\" data-file-height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>Two butt plugs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Anal beads\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anal_beads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anal beads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Butt plug\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Butt_plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butt plugs<\/a>\u00a0are often shorter dildos intended for anal insertion. They tend to have a flared base to prevent the device from becoming sucked into the rectum.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Prostate massage\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prostate_massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prostate massagers<\/a>\u00a0are devices designed to stimulate a man\u2019s\u00a0<a title=\"Prostate\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prostate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prostate<\/a>\u00a0for health and pleasure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span id=\"Glass_sex_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">Glass sex toys<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"thumb tleft\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Glass_Dildo.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Glass_Dildo.JPG\/110px-Glass_Dildo.JPG\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Glass_Dildo.JPG\/165px-Glass_Dildo.JPG 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Glass_Dildo.JPG\/220px-Glass_Dildo.JPG 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"147\" data-file-width=\"2304\" data-file-height=\"3072\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>Glass\u00a0<a title=\"Dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dildo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Glass sex toys are commonly made from clear medical grade\u00a0<a title=\"Borosilicate glass\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borosilicate_glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">borosilicate glass<\/a>\u00a0(\u201chard glass\u201d). This particular type of safety toughened glass is non-toxic and will withstand extreme temperatures as well as physical shock without compromising its structural integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The choice of this high-grade material provides safety in use and the option to heat or chill the toys. Borosilicate glass is also non-porous and can be sterilized to help prevent infection with reuse. The highest quality glass toys can even be put in the dishwasher making them easier to keep clean. As well as their practical qualities, a main selling point of glass sex toys is their visual appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Some glass sex toys vibrate. There are two main ways this can be achieved. Either the toy may have a hole into which a small bullet vibrator can be inserted, or the core of the glass design can be modified to form a standard vibrator. The latter option usually has a plastic cap covering the battery compartment, which will also house any control buttons or switches.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Vibrators\" class=\"mw-headline\">Vibrators<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"hatnote navigation-not-searchable\" role=\"note\">Main article:\u00a0<a title=\"Vibrator (sex toy)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vibrator_(sex_toy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vibrator (sex toy)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg\/170px-Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg\/255px-Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg\/340px-Vibratoren_bunt_DSCF7424.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"254\" data-file-width=\"2036\" data-file-height=\"3043\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>Two vibrators in a\u00a0<a title=\"Sex shop\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex shop<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Love_Ring_Vibrator.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/d\/df\/Love_Ring_Vibrator.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"133\" data-file-width=\"137\" data-file-height=\"133\" data-file- title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>Vibrator for Couples: Love Ring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vibrators are electric motor-powered devices intended to stimulate the body by creating a pulsating or buzzing sensation. Vibrators come in a range of shapes and sizes, for internal or external use. Some vibrators intended for internal use are\u00a0<a title=\"Phallus\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phallus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phallic<\/a>\u00a0in shape. Small vibrators may have a stretchy loop attachment for use as a finger toy or\u00a0<a title=\"Cock ring\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cock_ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cock ring<\/a>. Penetrative vibrators usually measure twelve to eighteen cm (five to seven inches) in length and two to five cm (one to two inches) wide often to mimic the size of the average\u00a0<a title=\"Human penis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Human_penis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human penis<\/a>.<sup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\">[<i><a title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span title=\"This claim needs references to reliable sources. (March 2013)\">citation needed<\/span><\/a><\/i>]<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Anal vibrator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anal_vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anal vibrators<\/a>\u00a0are designed to be inserted into the rectum, which may stimulate the\u00a0<a title=\"Prostate\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prostate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prostate<\/a>\u00a0in men. The safest ones have a flared base which remains outside the body, that prevents the toy from becoming irretrievable.<\/li>\n<li>Bullet vibrators are small, bullet-shaped vibrators that can be used for direct stimulation or inserted into other sex toys to increase stimulation. Some are sold with stretchy loops for attachment as a finger toy or cock ring.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"G-spot vibrator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-spot_vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G-spot vibrators<\/a>\u00a0are curved at one end to facilitate stimulation of the female\u00a0<a title=\"G-spot\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G-spot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"G-spot vibrator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-spot_vibrator#Male_G-Spot_vibrators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P-spot vibrators<\/a>\u00a0are curved at one end to facilitate stimulation of the male\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"P-spot\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/P-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P-spot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Luxury vibrators have an increased focus on design and the use of expensive materials that appeal to a more upscale fashion market.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a title=\"Rabbit vibrator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rabbit_vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rabbit vibrator<\/a>, of which there are several variations, is a popular female sex toy popularized by the television series\u00a0<i><a title=\"Sex and the City\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_and_the_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sex and the City<\/a><\/i>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Sex_and_The_City_Episode_Guide_3-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Sex_and_The_City_Episode_Guide-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[3]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0It comprises an insertable shaft which often has additional functionality, such as rotation and internal beads or a thrusting action. Attached to the shaft is a vibrating clitoral stimulator. For most rabbit vibrators this comes in the form of \u201cbunny ears\u201d which sit each side of the\u00a0<a title=\"Clitoris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clitoris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clitoris<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sybian\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sybian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sybians<\/a>\u00a0are dual-area vibrators in the form of a clitoral stimulator and vaginal stimulator, designed to stimulate the two erogenous zones simultaneously and independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Nipple_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">Nipple toys<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Nipple clamp\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nipple_clamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nipple clamps<\/a>\u00a0are clamps used to stimulate the nipples by applying varying degrees of pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Suction devices are generally either rubber or glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Penile_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">Penile toys<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sex_Toy.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Sex_Toy.png\/100px-Sex_Toy.png\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Sex_Toy.png\/150px-Sex_Toy.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Sex_Toy.png\/200px-Sex_Toy.png 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"178\" data-file-width=\"225\" data-file-height=\"401\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>A penis sleeve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Artificial vagina\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Artificial_vagina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artificial vaginas<\/a>, also known as \u201cpocket pussies\u201d, \u201cmale masturbators\u201d, or \u201cstrokers\u201d,<sup id=\"cite_ref-menshealth_4-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-menshealth-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0are tubes made of soft material to simulate\u00a0<a title=\"Sexual intercourse\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexual_intercourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sexual intercourse<\/a>. The material and often textured inner canal are designed to stimulate the\u00a0<a title=\"Human penis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Human_penis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">penis<\/a>\u00a0and induce\u00a0<a title=\"Orgasm\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orgasm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orgasm<\/a>. The male masturbators come in many shapes and styles; they can be shaped like\u00a0<a title=\"Vulva\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vulva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vulvas<\/a>, anuses, mouths, or as non-descriptive holes. Some male masturbators are\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Disposable\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Disposable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disposable<\/a>\u00a0and some can be washed and used repeatedly. Some are equipped with\u00a0<a title=\"Sex machine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex machine<\/a>\u00a0options that work similar to\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Milking machines\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milking_machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milking machines<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-browne_5-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-browne-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>A cock harness is a more elaborate harness designed to be worn around the penis and scrotum. Its function is similar to that of a cock ring. These devices are often associated with\u00a0<a title=\"BDSM\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BDSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BDSM<\/a>\u00a0activities such as\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Cock and ball torture (sexual practice)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cock_and_ball_torture_(sexual_practice)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cock and ball torture<\/a>. An\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Arab strap (sexual device)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arab_strap_(sexual_device)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arab strap<\/a>\u00a0is one such form of harness, purported to be a device used for maintaining an erection.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Cock ring\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cock_ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cock rings<\/a>\u00a0prolong male erection by holding blood inside the penis. A man may wear a cock ring to combat erectile difficulties, or for the sensation of tightness and engorgement that wearing one provides. Some models include a protruding\u00a0<a title=\"Clitoris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clitoris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clitoral<\/a>\u00a0stimulator, designed to stimulate the clitoris during sex. Others vibrate, either vibrating the ring itself, or in a popular \u2018Dolphin\u2019 variant by using two removable bullet vibrators to provide stimulation to both the testicles and clitoris. Some cock rings also have\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Vibrator (sensual)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vibrator_(sensual)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vibrators<\/a>\u00a0attached which can be worn to stimulate a partner during\u00a0<a title=\"Sexual intercourse\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexual_intercourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sexual intercourse<\/a>, especially in the\u00a0<a title=\"Scrotum\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scrotum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scrotum<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Perineum\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perineum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perineum<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-6\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[6]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Yet other cock rings have arms that rub and apply pressure to the perineum of the wearer.<sup id=\"cite_ref-7\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[7]<\/a><\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>A triple crown is a special cock ring that has additional rings for restraining the testicles. In orgasm, the testicles usually retract toward the body before\u00a0<a title=\"Ejaculation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ejaculation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ejaculation<\/a>. A triple crown changes and intensifies the sensation of orgasm by forcing the testicles to stay away from the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A docking sleeve is a cylindrical device similar to a penis sleeve, but is open at both ends, so that two men can\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"List of sex positions\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_sex_positions#Genital-genital_sex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dock<\/a>, a form of\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Mutual masturbation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mutual_masturbation#Mutual_masturbation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mutual masturbation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An FTM stroker is a pocket-pussy-style toy designed \u201cfor [the] t-cock\/enlarged clitoris\u201d of a\u00a0<a title=\"Transgender\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transgender\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transgender<\/a>\u00a0man on\u00a0<a title=\"Hormone replacement therapy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hormone_replacement_therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hormone replacement therapy<\/a>. In 2016,\u00a0<a title=\"Buck Angel\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buck_Angel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buck Angel<\/a>\u00a0released the first such device, the Buck-Off.<sup id=\"cite_ref-buckoff1_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-buckoff1-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>A penis extension is a partially hollow device like a very short dildo, with the hollow end placed on the end of the penis, intended to increase the effective length of the penis, again for the benefit of the person being penetrated. These are generally worn with condoms to prevent them from falling off during use.<\/li>\n<li>A penis sleeve is a cylindrical device that is placed on the shaft of the penis, with the aim of increasing stimulation for the person being penetrated. They often have soft bumps intended to provide further stimulation.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Urethral sounding\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Urethral_sounding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urethral sounds<\/a>\u00a0are rods, known after the nautical \u201c<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sounding rod\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sounding_rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sounding rods<\/a>\u201d that measure water depth, \u2014 usually silicone or metal, often with a ball at one end \u2014 inserted into the urethra for sexual stimulation.<sup id=\"cite_ref-9\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[9]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0There are sounding rods for women, but they are used far less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Vulva_toys\" class=\"mw-headline\">Vulva toys<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vibrator wands, such as the\u00a0<a title=\"Hitachi Magic Wand\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hitachi_Magic_Wand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hitachi Magic Wand<\/a>, are large vibrators that generally plug into an electrical outlet (versus operating on battery power) and are often marketed as back massagers.<sup id=\"cite_ref-christophertrout_10-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-christophertrout-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0They are able to produce far more powerful vibration than most battery-powered vibrators.<sup id=\"cite_ref-christophertrout_10-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-christophertrout-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[10]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Various attachments made of silicone or a rubber material allow the toy to be used penetratively, or give the toy more interesting texture.<sup id=\"cite_ref-christophertrout_10-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-christophertrout-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-11\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Clitoral vibrator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clitoral_vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clitoral vibrators<\/a>\u00a0are designed to stimulate the clitoris by direct contact.<sup id=\"cite_ref-12\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The Womanizer is a clitoral stimulator that uses air vibrations and suction.<sup id=\"cite_ref-13\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-14\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Clitoral clamps are used to stimulate the clitoris by applying pressure and restricting blood flow.<sup id=\"cite_ref-15\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[15]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Pussy pumps and\u00a0<a title=\"Clitoral pump\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clitoral_pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clitoral pumps<\/a>\u00a0are used to sensitize the genital area prior to masturbation or sex with a partner.<sup id=\"cite_ref-16\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[16]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Clitoral suction toys consist mainly of a small tunnel that when placed around the clitoris and powered on, creates a feeling of suction.<sup id=\"cite_ref-17\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[17]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"History\" class=\"mw-headline\">History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dildos in one form or another have existed widely in history.\u00a0<a title=\"Artifact (archaeology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Artifact_(archaeology)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artifacts<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0<a title=\"Upper Paleolithic\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Upper_Paleolithic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upper Paleolithic<\/a>\u00a0of a type called\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"B\u00e2ton de commandement\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/B%C3%A2ton_de_commandement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">b\u00e2ton de commandement<\/a>\u00a0have been speculated to have been used for sexual purposes.<sup id=\"cite_ref-18\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[18]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Few archaeologists consider these items as sex toys, but archaeologist\u00a0<a title=\"Timothy Taylor (archaeologist)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timothy_Taylor_(archaeologist)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Timothy Taylor<\/a>\u00a0put it, \u201cLooking at the size, shape, and\u2014some cases\u2014explicit symbolism of the ice age batons, it seems disingenuous to avoid the most obvious and straightforward interpretation. But it has been avoided.\u201d<sup id=\"cite_ref-taylor_prehistory_19-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-taylor_prehistory-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[19]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-macaques_20-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-macaques-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[20]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The first dildos were made of stone, tar, wood, bone, ivory, limestone, teeth,<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0and other materials that could be shaped as penises and that were firm enough to be used as penetrative sex toys. Scientists believe that a 20-centimeter siltstone\u00a0<a title=\"Phallus\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phallus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phallus<\/a>\u00a0from the Upper Palaeolithic period 30,000 years ago, found in\u00a0<a title=\"Hohle Fels\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hohle_Fels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hohle Fels<\/a>\u00a0Cave near Ulm,\u00a0<a title=\"Germany\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany<\/a>, may have been used as a dildo.<sup id=\"cite_ref-22\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[22]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Prehistoric double-headed dildos have been found which date anywhere from 13 to 19,000 years ago. Various paintings from ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE feature dildos being used in a variety of ways. In medieval times, a plant called the \u201ccantonese groin\u201d was soaked in hot water to enlarge and harden for women to use as dildos.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Dildo-like\u00a0<a title=\"Breadstick\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breadstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breadsticks<\/a>, known as\u00a0<i>olisbokollikes<\/i>\u00a0(sing. <i>olisbokollikes<\/i>),<sup id=\"cite_ref-LSJolisbokollix_23-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-LSJolisbokollix-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[23]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0were known in Ancient Greece prior to the 5th century BC.<sup id=\"cite_ref-24\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[24]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0In Italy during the 1400s, dildos were made of leather, wood, or stone.<sup id=\"cite_ref-25\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[25]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<a title=\"China\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese<\/a>\u00a0women in the 15th century used dildos made of lacquered wood with textured surfaces, and were sometimes buried with them.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Nashe\u2019s early-1590s work\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Choise of Valentines\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Choise_of_Valentines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Choice\u00a0of Valentines<\/a><\/i>\u00a0mentions a dildo made from glass.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Haynes_26-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Haynes-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[26]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Dildos also appeared in 17th and 18th century Japan, in\u00a0<a title=\"Shunga\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shunga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shunga<\/a>. In these erotic novels, women are shown enthusiastically buying dildos, some made out of water buffalo horns.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Dildos were not just used for sexual pleasure. Examples from the Eurasia Ice Age (40,000-10,000 BCE) and Roman era are speculated to have been used for\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Defloration\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Defloration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defloration<\/a>\u00a0rituals.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-4\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Many references to dildos exist in the\u00a0<a title=\"History\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">historical<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Ethnography\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ethnography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ethnographic<\/a>\u00a0literature. Haberlandt,<sup id=\"cite_ref-27\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[27]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0for example, illustrates single and\u00a0<a title=\"Double penetration dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Double_penetration_dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">double-ended wooden dildos<\/a>\u00a0from late 19th century\u00a0<a title=\"Zanzibar\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zanzibar<\/a>. With the invention of modern materials, making dildos of different shapes, sizes, colors and textures became more practical.<sup id=\"cite_ref-28\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[28]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ancient_Greece\" class=\"mw-headline\">Ancient Greece<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_(attr.),_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo,_490_ac._ca._04.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG\/220px-Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG\/330px-Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG\/440px-Pittore_dell%27angelo_volante_%28attr.%29%2C_anfora_con_falli-uccello_e_ragazza_con_un_fallo%2C_490_ac._ca._04.JPG 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"283\" data-file-width=\"2448\" data-file-height=\"3144\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>A woman with a dildo.\u00a0<a title=\"Red-figure pottery\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red-figure_pottery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red figure<\/a>\u00a0amphora attributed to the\u00a0<a title=\"List of Greek vase painters\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Greek_vase_painters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying-Angel Painter<\/a>\u00a0c. 490 BC;\u00a0<a title=\"Petit Palais\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Petit_Palais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thumb tright\">\n<div class=\"thumbinner\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_(27).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbimage\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg\/220px-%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg\/330px-%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fc\/%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg\/440px-%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril_%2827%29.jpg 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"154\" data-file-width=\"800\" data-file-height=\"559\" title=\"\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"thumbcaption\">\n<div class=\"magnify\"><\/div>\n<p>A\u00a0<a title=\"Strap-on dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Strap-on_dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strap-on dildo<\/a>\u00a0being used by two women. Lithograph from\u00a0<i><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"De Figuris Veneris\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/De_Figuris_Veneris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De Figuris Veneris<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(1906) by\u00a0<a title=\"\u00c9douard-Henri Avril\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%89douard-Henri_Avril\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9douard-Henri Avril<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Greek dildos were often made out of leather stuffed with wool in order to give it varying degrees of thickness and firmness. They were often lubricated with olive oil, and used for sexual practice and other activities. The Greeks were also one of the first groups to use the term \u201ctoy\u201d in reference to a dildo.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:0_21-5\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:0-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[21]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Dildos may be seen in some examples of\u00a0<a title=\"Pottery of ancient Greece\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pottery_of_ancient_Greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ancient Greek vase art<\/a>. Some pieces show their use in group sex or in solitary female masturbation.<sup id=\"cite_ref-duBois_2003_85_29-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-duBois_2003_85-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[29]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0One vessel, of about the sixth century BCE, depicts a scene in which a woman bends over to perform\u00a0<a title=\"Oral sex\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oral_sex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oral sex<\/a>\u00a0on a man, while another man is about to thrust a dildo into her\u00a0<a title=\"Anal sex\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anal_sex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anus<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-30\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[30]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Page DuBois\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Page_DuBois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page DuBois<\/a>, a classicist and feminist theorist, suggests that dildos were present in Greek art because the ancient Greek male imagination found it difficult to conceive of sex taking place without penetration. Therefore, female masturbation or sex between women required an artificial phallus to be used.<sup id=\"cite_ref-duBois_2003_85_29-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-duBois_2003_85-29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[29]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"In_literature\" class=\"mw-headline\">In literature<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dildoes are mentioned several times in\u00a0<a title=\"Aristophanes\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aristophanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aristophanes<\/a>\u2018 comedy of 411 BCE,\u00a0<i><a title=\"Lysistrata\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lysistrata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lysistrata<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dd>LYSISTRATA<\/dd>\n<dd><i>And so, girls, when fucking time comes\u2026 not the faintest whiff of it anywhere, right? From the time those Milesians betrayed us, we can\u2019t even find our eight-fingered leather dildos. At least they\u2019d serve as a sort of flesh-replacement for our poor cunts\u2026 So, then! Would you like me to find some mechanism by which we could end this war?<\/i><sup id=\"cite_ref-31\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[31]<\/a><\/sup><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a title=\"Herodas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Herodas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herodas<\/a>\u2018 short comic play,\u00a0<i><a title=\"Herodas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Herodas#Mime_VI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mime VI<\/a><\/i>, written in the 3rd Century BCE, is about a woman called Metro, anxious to discover from a friend where she recently acquired a dildo.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dd>METRO<\/dd>\n<dd><i>I beg you, don\u2019t lie,<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>dear Corrioto: who was the man who stitched for you this bright red dildo?<\/i><sup id=\"cite_ref-32\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[32]<\/a><\/sup><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>She eventually discovers the maker to be a man called Kerdon, who hides his trade by the front of being a cobbler, and leaves to seek him out. Metro and Kerdon are main characters in the next play in the sequence,\u00a0<i>Mime VII<\/i>, when she visits his shop.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Talmud\" class=\"mw-headline\">Talmud<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Talmud\u2019s\u00a0<a title=\"Avodah Zarah\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Avodah_Zarah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avodah Zarah<\/a>\u00a0Tractate<sup id=\"cite_ref-33\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[33]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0records the interpretation which\u00a0<a title=\"Rav Yosef bar Hiyya\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rav_Yosef_bar_Hiyya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rav Yosef bar Hiyya<\/a>\u00a0gave to the Biblical reference of King\u00a0<a title=\"Asa of Judah\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asa_of_Judah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asa of Judah<\/a>\u00a0having \u201c(\u2026) deposed his grandmother\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Maakah\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maakah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makkah<\/a>\u00a0from her position as Queen Mother, because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of\u00a0<a title=\"Asherah\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asherah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asherah<\/a>. Asa cut it down and burned it in the\u00a0<a title=\"Kidron Valley\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kidron_Valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kidron Valley<\/a>\u201c.<sup id=\"cite_ref-34\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[34]<\/a><\/sup> According to Rav Yosef, Makah had installed \u201ca kind of male organ\u201d on her Asherah image \u201cin order to fulfill her desire\u201d, and was \u201cmating with it every day\u201d. Rav Yosef\u2019s words are quoted by\u00a0<a title=\"Rashi\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashi<\/a>\u00a0in his own interpretation of 2 Chronicles 15:16. Whether or not Rav Yosef was right in attributing this practice to the Biblical Queen, his speaking of it indicates that Jews in 3rd Century\u00a0<a title=\"Mesopotamia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mesopotamia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mesopotamia<\/a>\u00a0were familiar with such devices.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Early_modern_period\" class=\"mw-headline\">Early modern period<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the early 1590s, the English playwright\u00a0<a title=\"Thomas Nashe\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomas_Nashe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomas Nashe<\/a>\u00a0wrote a poem known as\u00a0<i>The Choise of Valentines<\/i>,\u00a0<i>Nashe\u2019s Dildo<\/i>\u00a0or\u00a0<i>The Merrie Ballad of Nashe his Dildo<\/i>. This was not printed at the time, due to its obscenity<sup id=\"cite_ref-coulthart_35-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-coulthart-35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[35]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0but it was still widely circulated and made Nashe\u2019s name notorious.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Haynes_26-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Haynes-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[26]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0The poem describes a visit to a brothel by a man called \u201cTomalin\u201d; he is searching for his sweetheart, Francis, who has become a prostitute. The only way he can see her is to hire her. However, she resorts to using a glass dildo as he finds himself unable to perform sexually to her satisfaction.<sup id=\"cite_ref-36\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[36]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Dildos are humorously mentioned in Act IV, scene iv of Shakespeare\u2019s\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Winter&#039;s Tale\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Winter%27s_Tale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Winter\u2019s Tale<\/a><\/i>. This play and\u00a0<a title=\"Ben Jonson\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ben_Jonson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Jonson<\/a>\u2018s play\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Alchemist (play)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Alchemist_(play)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Alchemist<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(1610) are typically cited as the first use of the word in publication (Nashe\u2019s\u00a0<i>Merrie Ballad<\/i>\u00a0was not published until 1899).<sup id=\"cite_ref-coulthart_35-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-coulthart-35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[35]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Wilmot,_2nd_Earl_of_Rochester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Wilmot<\/a>, the seventeenth-century English\u00a0<a title=\"Libertine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Libertine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">libertine<\/a>, published his poem\u00a0<i>Signor Dildo<\/i>\u00a0in 1673. During the Parliamentary session of that year, objections were raised to the proposed marriage of\u00a0<a title=\"James II of England\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/James_II_of_England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James, Duke of York<\/a>, brother of the King and heir to the throne, to\u00a0<a title=\"Mary of Modena\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mary_of_Modena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary of Modena<\/a>, an Italian Catholic princess. An address was presented to\u00a0<a title=\"Charles II of England\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_II_of_England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">King Charles<\/a>\u00a0on 3 November, foreseeing the dangerous consequences of marriage to a Catholic, and urging him to put a stop to any planned wedding \u2018\u2026to the unspeakable Joy and Comfort of all Your loyal Subjects.\u201d Wilmot\u2019s response was\u00a0<i><a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/andromeda.rutgers.edu\/~jlynch\/Texts\/dildo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Signior Dildo (You ladies all of merry England)<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20031015210425\/http:\/\/andromeda.rutgers.edu\/~jlynch\/Texts\/dildo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Archived<\/a>\u00a02003-10-15 at the\u00a0<a title=\"Wayback Machine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wayback_Machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wayback Machine<\/a><\/i>, a mock address anticipating the \u2018solid\u2019 advantages of a Catholic marriage, namely the wholesale importation of Italian dildos, to the unspeakable joy and comfort of all the ladies of England:<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dd><i>You ladies all of merry England<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>Who have been to kiss the Duchess\u2019s hand,<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>Pray, did you not lately observe in the show<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>A noble Italian called Signor Dildo? \u2026<\/i><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl>\n<dd><i>A rabble of pricks who were welcomed before<\/i>,<\/dd>\n<dd><i>Now finding the porter denied them the door,<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>Maliciously waited his coming below<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>And inhumanly fell on Signor Dildo \u2026<\/i><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>This ballad was subsequently added to by other authors, and became so popular that\u00a0<i>Signor<\/i>\u00a0became a term for a dildo.<sup id=\"cite_ref-wilson_37-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-wilson-37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[37]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0In the epilogue to\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Mistaken Husband\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Mistaken_Husband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mistaken Husband<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(1674), by\u00a0<a title=\"John Dryden\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Dryden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Dryden<\/a>, an actress complains:<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dd><i>To act with young boys is loving without men.<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>What will not poor forsaken women try?<\/i><\/dd>\n<dd><i>When man\u2019s not near, the Signior must supply.<\/i><sup id=\"cite_ref-wilson_37-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-wilson-37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[37]<\/a><\/sup><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><i>Signor Dildo<\/i>\u00a0was set to music by\u00a0<a title=\"Michael Nyman\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michael_Nyman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Nyman<\/a>\u00a0for the 2004\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Biopic\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biopic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">biopic<\/a>,\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Libertine (2004 film)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Libertine_(2004_film)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Libertine.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Many other works of bawdy and satirical English literature of the period deal with the subject.\u00a0<i><a title=\"Dildoides\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dildoides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dildoides: A Burlesque Poem<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(London, 1706), attributed to\u00a0<a title=\"Samuel Butler (poet)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samuel_Butler_(poet)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samuel Butler<\/a>, is a mock lament to a collection of dildos that had been seized and publicly burnt by the authorities. Examples of anonymous works include\u00a0<i>The Bauble, a tale<\/i>\u00a0(London, 1721) and\u00a0<i>Monsieur Thing\u2019s Origin: or Seignor D\u2014o\u2019s Adventures in London,<\/i>\u00a0(London, 1722).<sup id=\"cite_ref-38\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[38]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0In 1746,\u00a0<a title=\"Henry Fielding\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Henry_Fielding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Henry Fielding<\/a>\u00a0wrote\u00a0<i>The Female Husband: or the surprising history of Mrs Mary, alias Mr. George Hamilton<\/i>, in which a woman posing as a man uses a dildo. This was a fictionalized account of the story of\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Mary Hamilton (bigamist)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mary_Hamilton_(bigamist)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary Hamilton<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-39\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[39]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Dildos are obliquely referred to in\u00a0<a title=\"Saul Bellow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saul_Bellow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saul Bellow<\/a>\u2018s novel\u00a0<i><a title=\"The Adventures of Augie March\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Adventures_of_Augie_March\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Adventures of Augie March<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(1953): \u201c\u2026.he had brought me along to a bachelor\u2019s stag where two naked acrobatic girls did stunts with false tools\u201d.<sup id=\"cite_ref-40\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[40]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0A dildo called\u00a0<i>Steely Dan III from Yokohama<\/i>\u00a0appears in the\u00a0<a title=\"William S. Burroughs\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_S._Burroughs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William S. Burroughs<\/a>\u00a0novel\u00a0<i><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"The Naked Lunch\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Naked_Lunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Naked Lunch<\/a><\/i>\u00a0(1959).<sup id=\"cite_ref-41\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[41]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-42\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[42]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0The rock band\u00a0<a title=\"Steely Dan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steely_Dan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steely Dan<\/a>\u00a0took their name from it.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Health.2C_safety.2C_and_privacy_concerns\"><\/span><span id=\"Health,_safety,_and_privacy_concerns\" class=\"mw-headline\">Health, safety, and privacy concerns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standards set for sex toys are set in\u00a0<a title=\"ISO 3533\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ISO_3533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO 3533<\/a>:2021. The sex toys are sold as novelty items so they do not need to adhere to certain regulations such as reporting the chemicals and materials used in a product. Due to this status, manufacturers are not responsible if their toys are used for any other purpose than being a novelty.<sup id=\"cite_ref-43\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[43]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Regulations such as\u00a0<a title=\"Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Registration,_Evaluation,_Authorisation_and_Restriction_of_Chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REACH<\/a><sup id=\"cite_ref-44\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[44]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0do exist, and some sex toys may be compliant to this though, despite that there is no obligation for manufacturers on attaining compliance. A 2006 study conducted by the\u00a0<a title=\"Greenpeace\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenpeace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenpeace<\/a>\u00a0Netherlands office found high level of\u00a0<a title=\"Phthalate\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phthalate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phthalates<\/a>\u00a0in seven out of eight plastic sex toys tested.<sup id=\"cite_ref-45\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[45]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Phthalates are chemical plasticizers that are added as softeners, to create the malleable and soft effect that many look for in sex toys.<sup id=\"cite_ref-kinseyconfidential.org_46-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-kinseyconfidential.org-46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[46]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Sex toys are classified as novelties in the United States because the\u00a0<a title=\"Food and Drug Administration\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Food_and_Drug_Administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food and Drug Administration<\/a>\u00a0has extensive testing and financial requirements in order for sex toys to be classified as medical devices. Therefore, sex toy manufacturers more often choose less complex production by labeling them a novelty, where their listed ingredients do not have to be accurate in chemical composition or percentage of ingredients. Due to the novelty classification, sex toys may contain toxins such as phthalates, which have been banned in children\u2019s toys by the\u00a0<a title=\"U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPSC<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-kinseyconfidential.org_46-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-kinseyconfidential.org-46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[46]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-47\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[47]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Before using a sex toy, owners should take precautions. One should check for tears, rough seams or cracks that could harm the inside of the vagina or anus. Condoms should also be used on porous sex toys and sex toys that are being shared between two or more partners. They should also use appropriate lubricants; silicone lube will break down silicone toys, and oil-based lubes will break down latex condoms.<sup id=\"cite_ref-brownedu_48-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-brownedu-48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[48]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Care\" class=\"mw-headline\">Care<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cleaning sex toys is also very important for sexual health and sex toy safety. Cleaning them will avoid the potential of\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Bacterial infection\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bacterial_infection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bacterial infection<\/a>, transmission of STIs (if shared), or pregnancy (if sperm is present on the toy). Porous sex toys (ridged, flexible, soft and squishy) are difficult to clean and can hide bacteria that multiply and harm the human body. Non-porous toys are easier to clean, making them less potentially harmful.<sup id=\"cite_ref-kinseyconfidential.org_46-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-kinseyconfidential.org-46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[46]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0When cleaning sex toys, always use warm water and unscented anti-bacterial soap.<sup id=\"cite_ref-brownedu_48-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-brownedu-48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[48]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Anal toys (<a title=\"Butt plug\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Butt_plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">butt plugs<\/a>, small dildos, etc.)<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<ul>\n<li>When used in the anus, sex toys can easily get lost as rectal muscles contract and can suck an object upward, potentially obstructing the\u00a0<a title=\"Large intestine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Large_intestine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colon<\/a>; to prevent this serious problem, it is recommended that individuals use sex toys with a flared base or a string.<sup id=\"cite_ref-scientificamerican_49-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-scientificamerican-49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[49]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl>\n<dt>Non-porous toys<sup id=\"cite_ref-brownedu_48-2\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-brownedu-48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[48]<\/a><\/sup><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<ul>\n<li>Glass toys: some can be put in the dishwasher, but it is recommended not to expose them to extreme temperatures and to wash them with soap and water.<\/li>\n<li>Hard plastic toys: do not boil the toy, and wash with soap and water.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Silicone\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silicone<\/a>\u00a0toys: put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher, boil for 5\u201310 minutes, or wash with water and soap.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Stainless steel\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stainless_steel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stainless steel<\/a>\u00a0toys: boil or soak them in 1:10 bleach-water solution for ten minutes, put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher, or use soap and water (if there are electrical components to the toy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl>\n<dt>Porous toys<sup id=\"cite_ref-brownedu_48-3\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-brownedu-48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[48]<\/a><\/sup><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyberskin and vinyl toys: clean with warm water, air dry, and sprinkle it with a small amount of cornstarch (to keep them dry and not sticky).<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Nylon\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nylon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nylon<\/a>\u00a0toys: put it in the top rack of the dishwasher or wash with soap and water.<\/li>\n<li>Rubber toys: cannot be properly cleaned because bacteria is absorbed into the material, so it is recommended to always use a condom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2016, the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Security software\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Security_software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security software<\/a>\u00a0company\u00a0<a title=\"Trend Micro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trend_Micro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trend Micro<\/a>\u00a0demonstrated that some Internet-connected electronic sex toys are vulnerable to\u00a0<a title=\"Cyberattack\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cyberattack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyberattacks<\/a>,<sup id=\"cite_ref-50\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[50]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0thus creating the field of\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Tor hidden services\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tor_hidden_services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">onion dildonics<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Onion_Dildonics_51-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Onion_Dildonics-51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[51]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0The ethical, legal, and\u00a0<a title=\"Privacy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy<\/a>\u00a0concerns are an area of active research by\u00a0<a title=\"Sarah Jamie Lewis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sarah_Jamie_Lewis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Jamie Lewis<\/a>, amongst others.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Legal_issues\" class=\"mw-headline\">Legal issues<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"India\" class=\"mw-headline\">India<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sex toys are illegal in India.<sup id=\"cite_ref-singh2007_52-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-singh2007-52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[52]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Selling sex toys is a punishable offense under section 292 of Indian penal code, as sex toys are considered an \u201cobscene\u201d product. Besides sex toys, any book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation, figure or any other object, is also considered obscene by section 292 if it is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest.<sup id=\"cite_ref-53\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[53]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0The punishment for the offense is up to two years in prison.<sup id=\"cite_ref-timesindia_54-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-timesindia-54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[54]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-indiatoday_55-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-indiatoday-55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[55]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Japan\" class=\"mw-headline\">Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In\u00a0<a title=\"Japan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a>, many\u00a0<a title=\"Dildo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dildos<\/a>\u00a0are created to resemble animals or cartoon characters, such as\u00a0<a title=\"Hello Kitty\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hello_Kitty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hello Kitty<\/a>, rabbits or dolphins, so that they may be sold as toys, thus avoiding\u00a0<a title=\"Obscenity\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Obscenity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obscenity laws<\/a>.<sup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\">[<i><a title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span title=\"This claim needs references to reliable sources. (November 2017)\">citation needed<\/span><\/a><\/i>]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Malaysia\" class=\"mw-headline\">Malaysia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In\u00a0<a title=\"Malaysia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysia<\/a>, the sale and importation of sex toys is illegal.<sup id=\"cite_ref-56\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[56]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"South_Africa\" class=\"mw-headline\">South Africa<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Section 18A of the\u00a0<a title=\"Sexual Offences Act, 1957\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexual_Offences_Act,_1957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sexual Offenses Act, 1957<\/a>, inserted by the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Immorality Amendment Act, 1969\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Immorality_Amendment_Act,_1969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immorality Amendment Act, 1969<\/a>, prohibited the manufacture or sale of any item \u201cintended to be used to perform an unnatural sexual act\u201d. The term \u201cunnatural sexual act\u201d referred to any sex other than vaginal heterosexual sex, and this prohibition was ostensibly aimed at preventing the use of dildos by\u00a0<a title=\"Lesbian\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lesbian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lesbians<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-57\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[57]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0No longer enforced, the section was repealed by the\u00a0<a title=\"Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Criminal_Law_(Sexual_Offences_and_Related_Matters)_Amendment_Act,_2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007<\/a>.<sup class=\"noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact\">[<i><a title=\"Wikipedia:Citation needed\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span title=\"This claim needs references to reliable sources. (June 2015)\">citation needed<\/span><\/a><\/i>]<\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"United_States\" class=\"mw-headline\">United States<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"hatnote navigation-not-searchable\" role=\"note\">See also:\u00a0<a title=\"Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anti-Obscenity_Enforcement_Act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Texas obscenity statute\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas_obscenity_statute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas obscenity statute<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Sex toys and lubricants have become increasingly available in major commercial outlets in the United States. On-shelf displays tend to be more discreet than the offerings on web sites. These items tend to be displayed in the \u201csexual health\u201d sections of stores.<sup id=\"cite_ref-58\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[58]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Until recently, many\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"U.S. Southern states\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Southern_states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern<\/a>\u00a0and some\u00a0<a title=\"Great Plains\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Great_Plains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Plains states<\/a>\u00a0banned the sale of sex toys completely, either directly or through laws regulating \u201cobscene devices\u201d.<sup id=\"cite_ref-59\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[59]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0In 1999,\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"William H. Pryor, Jr.\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_H._Pryor,_Jr.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William H. Pryor, Jr.<\/a>, an assistant attorney general in\u00a0<a title=\"Alabama\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alabama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama<\/a>\u00a0commenting on a case involving sex toys and discussing to what end the devices are used, was quoted as saying there is no \u201cfundamental right for a person to buy a device to produce\u00a0<a title=\"Orgasm\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orgasm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orgasm<\/a>\u201c. A federal appeals court upheld Alabama\u2019s law prohibiting the sale of sex toys on Valentine\u2019s Day, 2007.<sup id=\"cite_ref-60\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[60]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>In February 2008, a federal appeals court overturned a\u00a0<a title=\"Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a>\u00a0statute banning the sales of sex toys, deeming such a statute as violating the Constitution\u2019s 14th Amendment on the right to privacy.<sup id=\"cite_ref-61\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[61]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0The appeals court cited\u00a0<i><a title=\"Lawrence v. Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lawrence_v._Texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lawrence v. Texas<\/a><\/i>, where the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"U.S. Supreme Court\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Supreme_Court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Supreme Court<\/a>\u00a0in 2003 struck down bans on consensual sex between gay couples, as unconstitutionally aiming at \u201cenforcing a public moral code by restricting private intimate conduct\u201d. Similar statutes have been struck down in\u00a0<a title=\"Kansas\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansas<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Colorado\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Marty Klein\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marty_Klein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marty Klein<\/a>, author of\u00a0<i>America\u2019s War on Sex<\/i>\u00a0and an advocate for the moral value of sex toys, has described the sex toy bans as a form of\u00a0<a title=\"Erotophobia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erotophobia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">erotophobia<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Genophobia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Genophobia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">genophobia<\/a>, claiming the \u201cextraordinary erosion of personal liberty, coupled with the massive disrespect of and fear of sexuality is no joke\u201d and that the \u201cSupreme Court [of the United States] has declared our orgasms a battlefield, and sex toys another casualty.\u201d<sup id=\"cite_ref-62\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[62]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Industry\" class=\"mw-headline\">Industry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of 2008, the sex toys industry was valued at US$15 billion worldwide, with a growth rate of 30%.<sup class=\"noprint Inline-Template\">[<i><a title=\"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Dates and numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span title=\"The time period mentioned near this tag is ambiguous. (March 2021)\">when?<\/span><\/a><\/i>]<\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-palika_63-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-palika-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[63]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Seventy percent of sex toys are manufactured in China.<sup id=\"cite_ref-palika_63-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-palika-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[63]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-64\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[64]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-65\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[65]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Sex toys are sold in various types of local and online\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sex shops\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex shops<\/a>,<sup id=\"cite_ref-66\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[66]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0at conventions associated with the adult industry,<sup id=\"cite_ref-Amanda_Hess_67-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Amanda_Hess-67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[67]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-68\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[68]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0and at\u00a0<a title=\"Sex toy party\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy_party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parties<\/a>. However, some items, such as \u201chand-held massagers\u201d, are sold in mainstream retail outlets such as drugstores.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Amanda_Hess_67-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-Amanda_Hess-67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[67]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"In_popular_culture\" class=\"mw-headline\">In popular culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On\u00a0<i><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Millionaire Matchmaker\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Millionaire_Matchmaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Millionaire Matchmaker<\/a><\/i>, \u201cSex Toy Dave\u201d Levine \u2013 who earned a fortune selling adult toys and wanted Patti to find him a mate, preferably bisexual, who would accept him as he is \u2013 was featured as one of\u00a0<a title=\"Patti Stanger\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patti_Stanger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patti Stanger<\/a>\u2018s clients.<sup id=\"cite_ref-69\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[69]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>On\u00a0<i><a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Real Housewives of Atlanta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Housewives_of_Atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Housewives of Atlanta<\/a><\/i>,\u00a0<a title=\"Kandi Burruss\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kandi_Burruss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kandi Burruss<\/a>\u00a0frequently discusses, displays, and gives other cast members gifts from her sex toy line, \u201cBedroom Kandi\u201d, which she also promotes via her online show,\u00a0<i><a title=\"List of programs broadcast by Bravo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_Bravo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kandi Koated Nights<\/a><\/i>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-70\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[70]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Research\" class=\"mw-headline\">Research<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sex toys have been the subject of scientific research in different disciplines (e.g.,\u00a0<a title=\"Medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medicine<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Clinical psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clinical_psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clinical psychology<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Sexology\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sexology<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Queer studies\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Queer_studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">queer studies<\/a>) for decades.<sup id=\"cite_ref-71\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[71]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0However, in comparison to other sexual aids such as pornography they are regarded as relatively under-researched.<sup id=\"cite_ref-72\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[72]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Prevalence_and_types_of_sex_toy_use\" class=\"mw-headline\">Prevalence and types of sex toy use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some questionnaire and interview studies on the prevalence of sex toy use are available. They show that people of all genders and all sexual identities use sex toys during solo sex (masturbation) and \u2013 somewhat less frequently \u2013 during partner sex. In various countries (e.g., Australia, China, Germany, USA) sex toys are normalized according to empirical studies, i.e. they are already used by large sections of the population, sometimes by the majority of the population.<sup id=\"cite_ref-73\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[73]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-74\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[74]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-75\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[75]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-:1_76-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:1-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[76]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The Internet has made an important contribution to the popularization of sex toys, since information searches about and the purchase of sex toys can now be carried out discreetly online.<sup id=\"cite_ref-77\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[77]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-78\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[78]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-79\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[79]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Studies demonstrate that sex toy uses are very diverse. For example, many women do not insert vibrators, but use them externally for direct clitoral stimulation, either during masturbation or during intercourse.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:2_80-0\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:2-80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[80]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Homosexual identified men, on the other hand, report much more frequently that they use vibrators for anal insertion.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:1_76-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:1-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[76]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Negative_and_positive_effects_of_sex_toy_use\" class=\"mw-headline\">Negative and positive effects of sex toy use<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The meanings and implications of sex toys are controversially discussed in academia. Some authors criticize sex toys for pushing the commercialization of sex, others endorse them for fostering sexual empowerment.<sup id=\"cite_ref-81\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[81]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Empirical research has demonstrated negative effects of sex toy use such as sexually transmitted infections (when sex toys are shared without proper cleaning or without barrier methods such as condoms), injuries (e.g., from anal insertion of toys unsuitable for anal use), or allergies.<sup id=\"cite_ref-82\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[82]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Some women also report that they are urged by their partners to use sex toys even though they do not want to. The literature also discusses whether sex toys contribute to performance pressure.<sup id=\"cite_ref-83\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[83]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Most empirical studies show that people of all genders and sexual identities experience the use of sex toys predominantly positively. In questionnaires and interviews, they report an increase in sexual arousal and satisfaction, the facilitation of orgasms (especially for women), the exploration of new preferences, a playful approach to sex and the fun of something new during sex.<sup id=\"cite_ref-:2_80-1\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-:2-80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[80]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-84\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[84]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0There are decidedly feminist or women-oriented sex toy stores and sex toy party organizations that link the sale of sex toys with sexual education and aim to support women\u2019s sexual empowerment.<sup id=\"cite_ref-85\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[85]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-86\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[86]<\/a><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-87\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[87]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Further positive effects are reported from clinical settings: Sex toys are used therapeutically, for example, in the context of therapy for orgasm disorders.<sup id=\"cite_ref-88\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[88]<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0They can also enable people with disabilities to have more sexual self-determination.<sup id=\"cite_ref-89\" class=\"reference\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sex_toy#cite_note-89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[89]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have 800+ toys per pallet.<\/p>\n<p>Sex toys Brand: LUXELUV<\/p>\n<p>Sex Toys for Women Vagina Stimulation, Ultra Soft Bendable<\/p>\n<p>Rechargeable Dildo Vibrator with 9 Vibration Patterns-Adult Sex<\/p>\n<p>Toys for Women and Couples<\/p>\n<p>#1 Best Seller in G-Spot Vibrators<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-835","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"sale","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=835"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=835"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devildogpalletliquidation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}