Episode 069—Long, Hard History

Let us slip into something a little more...history. From impotence trials and cheating on virginity tests, to a history of self-satisfying sex toys, today we're tempting and teasing you with some sexy history. I mean, come on, it's episode 69.

Depiction of impotence trial
The Life and Adventures of Miss Fanny Hill
Still from 'Hysteria' film
In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl
~6000 year old bronze dildo
Ancient Greek bread dildo
Steam-powered 'manipulator' (1869...nice)
Hand-cranked vibrator (1880s-1900s)
Electric vibrator for your...neck (1920s)
Goat eyelid and lash cock ring

SOURCES:

Impotence Trials & Virginity Tests: The Smart Set, Buzzfeed, Ancient-Origins, Medievalists, The Whores of Yore

Sex Toys: Thrillist, allthatsinteresting.com, Complex, Gourmandize

CREDITS:

Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAnimations: The Banditry Co.

SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by RAYGUN, Herbiery Brewing & The Banditry Co.