The history of Vibrators

Cleopatra 69-30BC not only had the happiest Royal Guards in history (she was reputed to perform fellatio on up to 100 of them in one session), she may also have invented the first vibrator. Apparently, the Egyptian queens kept a small box that she'd fill with bees and hold it against her clitoris..

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What types of Vibrators are there?

Vibrators come in three distinct 'types'. Firstly, many women find satisfaction in this most common (and more often thought of), classic penis-shaped, battery powered shaft of plastic. These suffer, however, from a lack of real power and inconvenient battery death. The second type of vibrator, the 'wand vibrator', overcomes these problems with wall current. These large, club-shaped vibrators provide LOTS of stimulation, and wall current provides all the power you could ask for, but the designers apparently intended for people not to view these things as sex toys, but as "personal massagers," and the ungainliness of these things reflects that. The third type of vibrator, the 'handle' or 'coil' type, looks vaguely like a small hairdryer with a small, perpendicular shaft out of the thicker end to accommodate a variety of soft plastic or latex heads. The best of all possible worlds, these vibrators never die, fit in one hand, and can provide a variety of sensations. Shower Massagers make a wonderful variation on the classic vibrator, and if you enjoy the warmth and wetness of the tub, you probably want to consider investing in a shower massager. Like the wand and handle vibrators, shower massagers have a host of uses beyond masturbation, too!

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What should I know about using a vibrator?

Before using any mechanical vibrator, apply lubrication! Your lover probably does not rank friction burns in the same category as love bites. Use a water-based lubricant, such as K-Y (always recommended), Astroglide, or Wet.

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Are there any kinds of vibrators I should avoid?

Do not purchase a vibrator specifically designed to deliver heat to the body as a sexual device.

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My partner and I have never used a vibrator. What should I know?

Nobody knows how to masturbate YOU better than you do. The same rule applies to everybody else. Don't use a vibrator on someone else until you've watched him or her use it on themselves, preferably several times. Men, especially, should watch how their girlfriends or wives use the vibrator alone before taking the reins.

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Can a vibrator replace me?

No mechanical piece of plastic can replace the love and affection of a human being; try to see the vibrator as just another sex toy, and not as competition.

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Do vibrators cause a woman to become less sensitive?

Some women do experience a temporary 'desensitization' after the effects of a powerful vibrator, but put the toy away for a week and sensitivity returns to normal. There is no clinical evidence that vibrators cause long-term desensitisation.

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