VIBRATORS: 10 Awesome Things You Never Knew
Our favorite buzzing buddy has a long, fascinating history! Here are some facts you probably never knew...
New Zealand has the highest rate of vibrator ownership in the world: at 38%. No wonder those Kiwi's are always so happy!
One of the first ever vibrators was invented in France in 1734, and was called Le Tremoussoir. Those kinky French...
About 50% of women surveyed have used a vibrator. 1 in 2! Way to go ladies!
Le Tremoussoir, and other early vibrators were invented by doctors to treat the condition of "hysteria" in women, which was thought to be caused by disturbances of the uterus. Doctors believed that bringing a woman to orgasm via genital massage would help with this troublesome condition, but they found all that rubbing too much of a strain on their poor old hands. The vibrator was invented to make their job easier for them!
"This is really not where I saw myself during medical school"
Some early vibrators were hand-cranked and steam-powered before electric vibrators became widespread. Talk about literally setting the bed on fire...
Spare change? Consider shelling out on the world's most expensive sex toy: a white gold vibrator studded with 117 diamonds. It'll cost you a cool $55,000 but what's the price of satisfaction?
Studies have shown that during times of economic downturn and recession sales of vibrators spike! Women are more willing to give up other luxuries (like mani-pedi's) than their trusty buzzing toys.
Approximately 1 in 3 American women own a vibrator, and the three states with the biggest sales of sex toys are South Dakota, Idaho and West Virginia.
oh Idaho...
'The Rabbit' vibrator was made famous by Sex and The City, when Charlotte becomes addicted to it, but it was actually invented in Japan. What's more fascinating is the fact that it is actually illegal to manufacture a sex toy that resembles a penis in Japan, so the company disguised it as a friendly bunny to avoid prosecution. Great success!
Not sure what kind of vibrator is best for you? When you are at the store, press it against the tip of your nose. Testing the toy on this super sensitive zone will give you a good indication of how it's going to feel downstairs!
Studies have shown that women who use vibrators are more likely to book regular gynecological exams and perform genital self-examination. In other words, to have more healthy vaginas. Vibrators for the win.
Struggling to hit that high C? Your vibrator may be able to help. A drama professor at the University of Alberta discovered that most vibrators have the same frequency as the human voice, and can be used to relax the larynx and help vocal chords. Before you get concerned, don't worry, the professor uses the vibrators on the necks of the students, nowhere else!
We know your secret, Adele
According to legend, the Ancient Egyptian Queen Cleopatra had a form of vibrator, which was a gourd filled with angry, buzzing bees. While this is probably baloney, we are happy to think that epic, powerful ladies like Cleopatra were into self-love since way back when!
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