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Vibrator
The electrically-powered vibrator was invented in the 1880s by doctors,
who had been ostensibly treating women for "hysteria" for centuries by
performing what we would now recognise as
masturbating those women to
orgasm. At the time, however, not only did
doctors regard the "vulvular stimulation" required as having nothing to
do with sex, they reportedly found it time-consuming and hard work. The
vibrator got the job done more quickly and without such efforts, and as
such was extremely popular with doctors. Home versions began to appear
soon after and became popular, only to disappear in the 1920s. It is
believed that their appearance in pornography
made it no longer tenable for polite society to avoid the sexual
connotations of the devices.
In their more common guise as "body massagers", millions of vibrators
have been sold to both men and women. Many of these men and women, it
should be noted, never use their purchases for anything other than
relief from muscular tension or aches and pains. However, the vast
majority of vibrator owners use them to attain sexual release through
their use, primarily in masturbation, a form
of autoeroticism. Vibrators are also used
by couples as an enhancement to the pleasure of one or both partners,
and are often recommended by sex therapists to women who have difficulty
reaching orgasm by other means.
Although many women who use a vibrator express concern over "vibrator
addiction", the inability to achieve orgasm without the use of a
vibrator, it must be stressed that this effect is entirely
psychological; even long term vibrator use does not lead to any decrease
in sensitivity of the sexual nervous system.
The sale of vibrators and similar "novelty items" is forbidden in
several states in the Bible Belt in the southern USA. In the state of
Texas, the sale of devices for sexual stimulation such as vibrators and
dildos are technically illegal, but many stores
will sell such items provided that the customer sign a statement that
the device will be used only for educational purposes.Types of vibrators
- traditional - Long, straight, and thin, with a plastic coating.
Can be in many different colors
- waterproof - Can be used underwater
- eroscillator - Oscillating vibrator for stimulation of the
clitoris and labia
- rabbit - Two pronged for stimulation of both the
vagina and the clitoris
- g-spot - Similar to the traditional vibrator but with a curve and
often a soft jelly like coating
- egg (also known as the pocket rocket) - Egg shaped vibrator which
can be used for stimulation of the clitoris or insertion into the vagina
- plug-in - Unlike most vibrators which use internal batteries,
this type has a power cord and must be plugged into a wall power socket
to work
References:
- Rachel P. Maines: "The Technology of Orgasm", Johns Hopkins
University Press, 1999.
- Joani Blank, Ann Whidden. "Good Vibrations: The New Complete
Guide to Vibrators" Down There Press, 2000. ISBN 0940208261.
External links
Vibrator Opinions
"'What's your favourite vibrator?"'
There are so many to choose from, but having bought around 10 I kept
finding I was really disappointed by most of them. I kept falling back
on using a dismantled lady shave (the mind boggles!) However, I'm now
delighted by the Omax.
Dismantled Lady Shave
This sounds scarier than it is, I'm not advocating a clitoradectomy here
folks.
Many brands of Ladyshaves can have the blade and blade cover lifted off.
Underneath there is usually a small (clit sized) nodule, that vibrates
like a maniac. It's great for very intense, very specific vibration.
Advantages are that ladyshaves are cheapish, easy to find, available
rechargable, and some can be used in the bath.
Disadvantages are: for many it would be TOO intense, the edges can be a
bit too hard, and it looks bloody weird 
The Omax
The Omaxis rechargeable through the
mains, but doesnt need plugging in WHILE you are using it. No more
endless batteries, no more inconvenient wires.
It can be used insertably or externally - and with a bit of wriggling it
can be BOTH insertable AND providing clit stimulation.
It has adjustable settings.
It has all rounded contours with no sharp edges. However, due to the way
it is moulded in two halves and glued, it has a big joint-seam running
down the middle of it. The manufacturers warn it is not waterproof
either. Therefore, a previso of slipping it into a comdon before use for
hygene and toy preservation is advisable. The seam is about 3mmwide, and
2mm deep, so it is quite difficult to clean if you do use it 'bareback'.
Insatiable G
only for when you need some serious hard core, instant gratification.
The Eroscillator
Mains powered, very high intensity,
the Eroscillator comes with a
number of attachments including one that is like a very very energetic
finger, and another that can be used for G-spot stimulation. In my
experience, gives a guaranteed orgasm!
The Whisper
Designed by Dr. Andrew Stanway, a leading UK
Sexologist, this is one of the most
powerful vibrators on the market. It is also practically silent.
Whisper-Vibrator
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