In this day and age, sex toys are everywhere. And while so many of us shudder to think about what we’d do without our battery-operated boyfriends, by no means are we the first generation to enjoy sexual technology. The Victorian Era was known for being America’s most prudish. But it was also the second coming of the industrial revolution. So, behind the facade of formality there lurked some freaky-deaky technology. Check out “Vigor’s Horse Action Saddle.” I think we all know what kind of action they were talkin’ about … Anyone else suddenly sorry they never took up horseback riding? And this sexy ride, endorsed by the Princess Of Wales, is just the beginning. Take a gander at the greatest ye olde vibrators history has to offer.
The First Vibrator: This is George Taylor’s steam-powered Manipulator, which is basically ye olde effing machine. Basically, it was a padded table with a cutout in the crotch area, through which a vibrating sphere, driven by a steam engine, massaged peeps’ hot spots. Used at Dr. R.V. Pierce’s hospital in the 1860s, the inventor warned that “treatment of female pelvic complaints with the ‘Manipulator’ should be supervised to prevent overindulgence.”
The Chatanooga Vibrator: This unisex toy was most often used to stimulate the booty, typically in male patients (like this one pictured) who enjoyed a prostate massage. It sold for an astounding $200 a piece in 1900! That’s on the high end, even today. But clearly, it was money well spent.
Pulsocon: This “medical” item was created in the late 19th century and produced through the 1920s. Why? Because the generously-sized vibrating plate of the Pulsocon would getcha blood flowing wherever you want … I can only think of one place that would make it so dang popular.
The Vibragenitant: Inventor Sam Gorman clearly found and mastered the clitoris. His 19th-century toy came with a whole bunch of attachments called “vibratodes.” Not so sexy-sounding, but those really look like the Pocket Rocket options of today. Some things never change!
Here are some other weird vinatage sex products
Hmm…$8.95 for an inflatable love maid? Something tells me that the actual product looks nothing like the “love maid” portrayed in the advertisement. Despite my suspicions, the ad copy informs me that “Judy” is the “most amazing, realistic and lifelike companion that you’ll ever own.” Also, her “strong, lasting vinyl” body is “almost too human” and “responds to your every touch.” Still, I’m skeptical – but wait! There’s a 10-day home trial! Well then, the makers of Judy must really believe in their product with that sort of money-back guarantee. Yes, please rush-order my love maid to me immediately!
There have been plenty of sex-punned t-shirts printed over the decades. However, I find this one particularly hilarious. I think the vintage charm has a lot to do with it – the ad was clearly printed sometime around the 1970s. Of course, the model’s proud posture and dome-y haircut doesn’t hurt either. A quick Google search suggests you can buy a modern “Put THE Fun Between Your Legs” t-shirt, but like most modern reproductions, it pales in comparison to the original.
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