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Vibrators: A Brief History of a Gal's Best Friend

Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World

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The Historical Use of Vibrators

Exploring the use of vibrators in history, this chapter examines their initial use in treating sexual dysfunction in men, societal attitudes towards male and female sexuality, controversial treatment methods for women, and the illegal status of selling vibrators under the Comstock Act.

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