A brief history of sex toys

The history of sex toys dates back to ancient times, with evidence of their use found in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome and Egypt. In ancient Greece and Rome, dildos made of materials such as stone, metal, and even leather were used for sexual stimulation, and in ancient Egypt, dildos made of wood and stone were prescribed for women experiencing difficulty in achieving orgasm. Now that would be one nasty splinter!

The use of sex toys also has a long history in China and Japan. In China, the first known sex toy was the "dildo," made of jade and used by women to pleasure themselves - boujee! In Japan, the "onahole," a type of masturbation sleeve, has been in use since the Edo period (1603-1868). Check out Mr. Wilde’s range of modern onaholes in the masturbator page.

A little closer to home, during the Victorian era in the 19th century, sex toys were not openly discussed or acknowledged, and their use was considered taboo. They were of course still used in secret, with some women making their own dildos using materials such as rubber - we must’ve missed that episode of Downton Abbey.

It wasn't until the late 1960s and early 1970s that sex toys began to be more openly discussed and accepted in Western society. The introduction of the birth control pill, along with the sexual revolution of the time, led to a greater acceptance of sexuality and the use of sex toys. This period also saw the invention of the first ever vibrator, which was initially marketed as a medical device for the treatment of "hysteria" in women.

With the advent of the internet in the 1990s, the market for sex toys exploded, with online retailers making it easier to purchase and discuss them openly. This allowed for a wider variety of sex toys to be made available, including those designed specifically for men and people of non-binary genders. Today, though sex toys are no longer considered taboo, and are widely accepted and used by individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, Mr. Wilde doth propose that men still find it difficult to openly discuss their sex toys habits.

In conclusion, the history of sex toys is a long and varied one, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient times. While they were once considered taboo, sex toys have come a long way and are now widely accepted and used by individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. Now, just imagine what mens sex toys will be doing in another 100 years, if the robots haven’t already terminated us.