Yep, the first electrical vibrator (a 40-pound contraption that required two people to operate — not exactly a pocket rocket) was used by a British M.D. treating "female hysteria." He used the tool to bring nervous or stressed women to orgasm. Luckily, a few years later, take-home versions were created.
Source: The Technology of Orgasm: "Hysteria," the Vibrator, and Women's Sexual Satisfaction
The infamous Rabbit is shaped like an animal for legal reasons.
The Rabbit (which Charlotte got addicted to on Sex and the City) originated in Japan, where it was against the law to create a sex toy that resembled a penis. Why it's acceptable to make one that looks like a cute animal, we'll never understand. But we're just glad the manufacturers didn't let the government hold them back from creating this beloved buzzy toy.
Source: The Many Joys of Sex Toys: The Ultimate How-To Handbook for Couples and Singles
They're totally recession-proof.
Women may give up mani-pedis in a crappy economy, but not their sex toys! Not only are sales holding steady, but the recession has actually led to an increase in purchases. Online sex toy distributor Adam & Eve reported a 17 percent uptick in purchases in 2009, while sales of the Trojan Vibrating Mini Massager were up 20 percent.
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