A Shift in Attitudes and the History of Vibrators

For the 76th episode of Private Parts Unknown, hosts Courtney Kocak and Sofiya Alexandra bring you a Galentine’s Day special about the history of a gal’s best friend: the vibrator. 

This episode is a horny romp through the ages, from Cleopatra to Sex and the City — and beyond.

Primary sources for this episode:

• A short history of the vibrator by Jen Bell for Hello Clue 
• (Almost) Everything You Know About the Invention of the Vibrator Is Wrong by Hallie Lieberman for The New York Times
• The vibrator: from medical tool to revolutionary sex toy by Martha Henriques for BBC Future

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