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Did Ancient People Have Sex Toys?

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Evolution of Vibrators: From Medical Oddities to Feminist Icons

This chapter explores the historical journey of vibrators, from bizarre 1800s medical treatments to their modern evolution as sexual devices. It highlights the influence of a paraplegic engineer on sex toy design, the tense relationship between feminism and sex toys, and the efforts of pioneers like Betty Dodson in reshaping societal perceptions.

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