"From Bread Dildos to Gold Toys: A Look into Ancient Sexual Practices"
- Diane Black
- Nov 20, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 17, 2024
Oh, honey, get ready to dive into the scandalous and intriguing history of sex toys! It's mind-boggling how something so natural and essential to human sexuality has become such a taboo topic. But here's the tea: sex toys have been rocking our world for centuries! And guess what? Dildos have been stealing the show since day one, especially among the ladies.
These pleasure devices have been crafted from all sorts of luxurious materials like stone, wood, and even jade. Talk about high class, darling! The history of sex toys knows no boundaries, spanning across cultures and civilizations from the sultry Greeks and Romans to the mysterious and tantalizing Japanese, and beyond.
But hold onto your pearls, because it's time to uncover the secrets of the earliest known sex toys in history. And trust me, darling, they were definitely thinking about pleasure back then too. We're talking prehistoric girlies, exploring their desires a mind-blowing 28 to 30 thousand years ago. Can you imagine? It's like ancient girl power at its finest!
These cheeky little gadgets, shaped oh-so-deliciously like their male counterparts, were lovingly made from materials like siltstone, wood, leather, and yes, even camel dung. Alright, maybe not the best choices for our ancestors' delicate areas, but hey, they didn't have Google back then, so we'll cut them some slack. Who knows, maybe their male counterparts couldn't keep up, or were just scarce? It's all a tantalizing mystery, my dear.
Oh, and let's not forget our gal pal Cleopatra, the queen of innovation and pleasure! She took things to a whole new level with her hollow gourd filled with buzzing bees. Can you even imagine who had the glamorous job of catching those bees? Certainly not Cleopatra herself, darling. She had more important things to do, like ruling an empire and being a total trailblazer.
In ancient Egypt, women got creative with their desires too. Legend has it that they used unripped bananas and even camel dung covered in resin to satisfy their cravings. Now that's resourcefulness, my dear! And the wealthier ladies? Oh, they didn't settle for anything less than gold for their pleasure treasures. Talk about a bold and bougie flex!
Historians say that Julius Caesar gifted Queen Cleopatra her solid golden sex toy.
It had to suck for others at the party because how do you top a gift like that.
Darling, let's gasp together as we sweep back the satin curtains to an intoxicating truth – the Romans, with their hedonistic hearts, were as enthusiastic in their bedrooms as in their grand Colosseum! Picture this, your modern drawer of sensuous delights, only it's centuries back and filled with decadently Roman contributions to our phoros erotica.
With a twinkle in their eyes, the ancient Romans, toys like a fascinum or fascinus in hand—let’s call it Rome's answer to the modern dildo—indulged in richly sensual escapades. Pompeii, the city of vintage vices, was rife with these pleasure-innovations. Crafted from materials as exotic as bronze, ivory, or even glass, these exquisite Roman indulgences knew no gender boundaries, and aspired to just one destination – heightened carnal delight.
But they didn't stop just there, oh no, their sphere of erotic stimulation extended further. Home-made vibrators, darling, crafted from leather sacs filled with beans or peas, were shaken—not stirred—for a thoroughly buzzing Roman night.
Now imagine, my loves, a heady concoction of aphrodisiac herbs like orchid bulbs with a hint of saffron, and a dash of pepper. Yes, the Romans devoured these libido-lifting foods even before researchers and Cosmopolitan made them "Oh-So-Fab". They bathed in luxurious aromatic oils and doused themselves in perfumes brimming with jasmine, rose, and orange blossoms. For them, it wasn’t just about sex. It was about sensually invigorating every sense, transforming the act into an art.
Their bedroom tools might have been primitive when matched against our modern gadgets, but the Romans showcased their unquenched thirst for desire and experimentation. In doing so, they've whispered to us through the millennia, reminding us that the pursuit of novelty, experimentation, and that divine shiver of pleasure, is as timeless as a passion-filled Roman night. So, next time you reach for that little helper in your bedside drawer, give a little wink to the carnal pioneers of ancient times. They didn't just love their pleasures. They celebrated them. Don't we all, darling?
The pleasures of Japan have long been shrouded in mystery, from the buffalo horn-made harigata (dildos) to the luxurious tortoiseshell kamezō. Their craftsmanship was exquisite, with pieces as unique as the desires that inspired them.
This article ( https://shungagallery.com/japanese-sex-toys/) unveils the sensual secrets of Japan's storied past, detailing artifacts that date back centuries. One need only peek between the pages to glimpse the erotic ephemera they created with such care. The double-sided delights they devised also display their daring inventiveness.
My research led me down many satisfying paths of discovery. One learned gentleman, Linfamy, shares his insights through lively online discussions that bring history vividly to life.
Linfamy link to his channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@Linfamy)
He illuminates the intimate aspects of Japanese culture with insight and nuance, helping us appreciate how sexuality shaped their sophisticated society.
Exploring a culture through such a candid lens can offer profound understanding. I find Linfamy's work thought-provoking in the best way. For those seeking to expand their minds through exposure to new ideas, his unique perspective promises rich rewards. Japan's past comes alive through his insightful storytelling.
Ancient Greece understood pleasure in a way few civilizations ever have. While their practices may seem exotic to modern eyes, we would be wise to appreciate their liberation of carnal desires from stigma or shame.
The Greeks delighted in sensuality, as evidenced by their legendary use of olive oil and embrace of eroticism. Some say the famed "olisbokollix" - a word I'll not attempt to pronounce - were mere jokes, yet others believe women found true release with these phallic breads. Could soft dough have brought sweet satisfaction despite potential discomfort or health risks? Opinions vary, though none can deny the Greeks' adventurous spirit.
Practical materials for pleasure included bronze and ivory, exquisite in craftsmanship yet costly. Some attempted clay, though its fragility doomed such experiments. True luxury came from rarer substances befitting Greek wealth and esthetics.
Most touching was their custom of husbands gifting dildos to wives left wanting during prolonged separations. What intimacy, what care for one's partner's fulfillment, such a gesture conveyed even across distances. The Greeks understood an enlightened relationship balances both physical and emotional intimacy.
While modern sensibilities differ, we could learn from their liberation of the erotic from shame or stigma. In reclaiming pleasure as a natural, healthy part of life rather than something forbidden or base, the Greeks embraced what it means to truly live. Their legacy remains one of freedom, passion and pleasure embraced, not merely endured. A lifestyle worth admiring, if not necessarily emulating in all respects. Pleasure has always been a part of the human experience. From the beginning of time, our ancestors knew that sensuality was as vital as sustenance. While modern minds may cast judgment, our forebears embraced sexuality with reverence.
The relics of antiquity whisper tales of passion unbound. In ancient Greece, loaves took shape as lovers. In Egypt, golden figures stirred souls. Though crude by luxury standards, these toys unlocked ecstasy for those in search of rapture.
The taboos of today obscure history's permissive past. Once, people possessed an unashamed intimacy with their desires. Only closed minds deny our nature's need for delight. Do not let the prudish steal your right to bliss.
Each artifact offers a glimpse of how intimacy has evolved. Through studying our ancestry's arts of affection, we gain insight into humanity's timeless craving for connection. Pleasure is part of our design, as integral as the breath that moves us.
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References:
https://derronwrought.medium.com/the-bread-dildos-greek-soldiers-made-for-their-wives-939eaba874c1
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-sex-toys
https://jimmyjane.com/blogs/p/who-invented-the-vibrator
https://shungagallery.com/japanese-sex-toys/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2908415/The-sex-toys-dating-28-000-years-Ancient-phalluses-stone-dried-camel-dung-started-trend-sex-aids.html
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