A dildo is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily penetration during masturbation or sex with a partner or partners. A sex toy is an object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. The word phallus can refer to an erect Penis, or to an object shaped like a penis Masturbation refers to Sexual stimulation especially of one's own genitals ( self masturbation) and often to the point of Orgasm, which
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Description
There is general agreement that a non-vibrating device, resembling the penis in shape, size, and overall appearance, is a dildo. Some people include vibrating devices in this definition. [1] Others exclude penis prosthetic aids, also called "extensions. In Medicine, a prosthesis (plural prostheses) is an Artificial extension that replaces a missing Body part. " Some include penis-shaped items clearly designed with vaginal penetration in mind even if they are not true approximations of a penis. Some people include devices designed for anal penetration (butt plugs) while others do not. Butt plugs (or anal plugs) are Sex toys designed to be inserted in the Anus and Rectum for sexual pleasure. Then there are the types that enter both the vagina and anal areas, known as the shocker effect.
Etymology
The word "dildo" originally referred to the phallus-shaped peg used to lock an oar in position on a dory (small boat). An oar is an implement used for water-borne propulsion. Oars have a flat blade at one end For the fishes known as dories see Dory (fish. For the Greek Spear see Doru. It would be inserted into a hole on the side of the boat, and is very similar in shape to the modern toy. It is highly likely the toy takes its name from this sailing tool, which also lends its name to the town of Dildo and the nearby Dildo Island in Newfoundland, Canada. Dildo is a town on the Southeastern Dildo Arm of Trinity Bay on the Island of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dildo Island, Newfoundland, is the largest of three islands located at the entrance to Dildo Arm in the bottom of Trinity Bay, off the coast of the neighboring town Newfoundland and Labrador (ˈnuːfɨn(dlənd ən(d ˈlæbrəˌdɔr (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador is a province of Canada, the tenth and latest to join the Confederation Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Others suggest the word is a corruption of Italian "diletto" (for "delight"). Corruption or bastardisation is a way of referring to certain changes in a Language. Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. [2] The term first appeared in English language print when Ben Jonson's 1610 play, The Alchemist, was published in 1616. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Benjamin Jonson ( c 11 June 1572 &ndash 6 August 1637) was an English Renaissance Dramatist The Alchemist is a Comedy by English playwright Ben Jonson. First performed in 1610 by the King's Men, it is generally William Shakespeare used the term once in The Winter's Tale, believed to be from 1610, but not printed until the First Folio of 1623. William Shakespeare ( baptised The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in the First Folio in 1623 Mr William Shakespeares Comedies Histories & Tragedies is the first published collection of William Shakespeare 's plays The phrase "Dil Doul," referring to a man's penis, appears in the 17th century folk ballad "The Maids Complaint for want of a Dil Doul". Folk music can have a number of different meanings including Traditional music: The original meaning of the term "folk music" was synonymous [3]The song was among the many in the library of Samuel Pepys, and the term "doul" still means a child's little penis in modern Persian. Samuel Pepys, FRS (23 February 1633 – 26 May 1703 was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, who is now most famous for
Olisbos is a classical term for a dildo, from the Greek ολισβος; a godemiche is a dildo in the shape of a penis with scrotum. In some modern languages, the names for "dildo" can be more descriptive, creative or subtle, such as in Russian (Фаллоимитатор, literally "Phallic imitator"), Spanish (Consolador, literally "consolation/consolator") or Welsh (cala goeg, literally "fake penis"). Russian ( transliteration:,) is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages Welsh ( cy Cymraeg or cy y Gymraeg, kəmˈrɑːɨɡ and {{IPA|[ə ɡəmˈrɑːɨɡ]}}, is a member of the Brythonic branch of Celtic
History
Dildos in one form or another have been present in society throughout history. Artifacts from the Upper Paleolithic which have previously been described as batons were most likely used for sexual purposes. In Archaeology, an artifact or artefact is any object made or modified by a human culture, and often one later recovered by some archaeological The Upper Paleolithic (or Upper Palaeolithic) is the third and last subdivision of the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age as it is understood in Europe Africa [4] However, there appears to be hesitation on the part of archaeologists to label these items as sex toys: as one archaeologist put it, "Looking at the size, shape, and — some cases — explicit symbolism of the ice age batons, it seems disingenuous to avoid the most obvious and straightforward interpretation. But it has been avoided. " There have been many references to dildos in the historical and ethnographic literature. History is the study of the past particularly the written record Those who study history as a Profession are called Historians Etymology Ethnography ( Greek ethnos = people and graphein = writing is a genre of writing that uses Fieldwork to provide a descriptive Haberlandt,[5] for example, illustrates single and double-ended wooden dildos from late 19th century Zanzibar. A Double penetration dildo or double dildo is a Sex toy that allows the double penetration of the anus and/or vagina The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Zanzibar ( is part of the East African republic of Tanzania. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the
The world's oldest known dildo is a siltstone 20-centimeter phallus from the Upper Palaeolithic period 30,000 years ago that was found in Hohle Fels Cave near Ulm Germany. The word phallus can refer to an erect Penis, or to an object shaped like a penis Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Findings of the archaeologists show that ancient Egyptians used dildos 2,500 years ago. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Also these sex toys were used by ancient Greeks. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία A vase with a woman using a dildo depicted on it was found by scientists. This vase was made in the fifth century B. C. Another ancient Greek vase of about the 6th century B. The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca C. depicts a scene in which a women bends over to give a man a blowjob, while another man is about to thrust a dildo up her posterior. Fellatio, also called fellation, is Oral sex performed upon the Penis. [6]
The first dildos were made of stone, tar, wood and other materials that could be shaped as penis and that were firm enough to be used as a penetrative sex toys. Chinese women in the 15th century used dildos made of lacquered wood with textured surface. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National With the invention of modern materials there appeared the possibility to make dildos of any shapes, sizes, colors and textures. [7]
Dildos in culture
John Wilmot, the 17th century English libertine, published his poem Signior Dildo in 1673. For other people of this name see John Rochester. John Wilmot 2nd Earl of Rochester ( April 1, 1647 &ndash July 26 As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar Libertine has come to mean one devoid of any restraints especially one who ignores or even spurns religious norms accepted morals and forms of behaviour sanctioned by the larger society During the Parliamentary session of that year, objections were raised to the proposed marriage of James, Duke of York, brother of the King and heir to the throne, to Mary of Modena, an Italian Catholic Princess. James II of England and Ireland James VII of Scotland (14 October 1633 &ndash 16 September 1701 was King of England, King of Scots, Later that same year James Mary of Modena (Mary Beatrice Eleanor Anne Margaret Isabel born Este later Queen Mary of England Scotland and Ireland 5 October 1658 &ndash 7 An address was presented to King Charles on 3 November, foreseeing the dangerous consequences of marriage to a Catholic, and urging him to put a stop to any planned wedding '. Charles II (Charles Stuart 29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685 was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. . . to the unspeakable Joy and Comfort of all Your loyal Subjects. " Wilmot's response was Signior Dildo (You ladies all of merry England), a mock address anticipating the 'solid' advantages of a Catholic marriage, namely the wholesale importation of Italian dildos, to the unspeakable joy and comfort of all the ladies of England:
- You ladies all of merry England
- Who have been to kiss the Duchess's hand,
- Pray, did you not lately observe in the show
- A noble Italian called Signor Dildo? . . .
- A rabble of pricks who were welcomed before,
- Now finding the porter denied them the door,
- Maliciously waited his coming below
- And inhumanly fell on Signor Dildo . . .
Materials
Rubber dildos, usually incorporating a steel spring for stiffness, became available in the 1940s. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be This was a less than satisfactory arrangement because of the potential for serious injury from cuts from the spring when the rubber finally cracked and came apart.
Later, PVC dildos with a softer PVC filler became popular. Most of the inexpensive dildos sold today are made this way.
PVC and jelly-rubber toys have often been found to be problematic because they contain unsafe phthalates, softeners added to many plastics that are also found in some jewelry, food containers, and other soft rubber toys. Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of Phthalic acid and are mainly used as Plasticizers (substances added to Plastics to increase their Phthalates have been linked to health problems such as cancer and prenatal defects. Products made of PVC or jelly rubber cannot be sterilized. Sterilization (or sterilisation, see spelling differences) refers to any process that effectively kills or eliminates transmissible agents (such as Fungi Manufacturers recommend using condoms with these toys if users share them. A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse.
In the 1990s, silicone rubber dildos became more popular, a trend that has continued as the prices have lowered. Silicone rubber is a Polymer that has a "backbone" of Silicon - Oxygen linkages the same bond that is found in Quartz, Glass These are easier to clean and do not have the characteristic plastic aroma of PVC. They were expensive when introduced but are now reasonably priced, making them an excellent choice for the first-time user. Silicone holds body heat well, and is an excellent conductor of vibrations, allowing users to hold a vibrator at one end. Vibrators are devices intended to vibrate against the body and stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling Silicone is also a robust material (especially when compared to the cheap, unsafe jelly rubber that many dildos are made of) that can be sterilized by boiling or bleaching.
High-end, chrome plated steel dildos are also popular in the BDSM scene. Chrome plating, often referred to simply as chrome, is a technique of Electroplating a thin layer of Chromium onto a Metal object Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Some users prefer them because of their hardness, firmness, durability, electrical conductance (see erotic electrostimulation), and low friction, especially when used in conjunction with lubricant. Hardness refers to various properties of Matter in the Solid phase that give it high resistance to various kinds of shape change when Force Erotic electro stimulation (also known as electrophilia or electrosex) is a Human sexual practice involving the application of low frequency electrical Because they are heavy, they can be used to exercise vaginal PC muscles. (Betty Dodson's "barbell" is an example. Betty Dodson PhD (born August 24 1929) is an American sex educator, Author, and Artist. )
A steel dildo may be warmed or cooled in water before use to elicit a range of temperature sensations. It may also retain body heat of the user. Because of its polished nonporous surface, it may be sterilized in boiling water, or in an autoclave. An autoclave is a pressurized device designed to heat aqueous solutions above their Boiling point at normal atmospheric pressure to achieve sterilization
Glass dildos have similar features to steel ones. Glass in the common sense refers to a Hard, Brittle, transparent Solid, such as that used for Windows many Glass toys are solid, not hollow, and usually made of Pyrex or borosilicate glass, although this may vary depending on manufacturer. Pyrex is a brand name for glassware introduced by Corning Incorporated in 1915 Borosilicate glass is a type of Glass with the main glass-forming constituents Silica and Boron oxide. Like steel, glass toys may be used to apply firmer pressure than silicone can to a female's G-spot (urethral sponge) or male's prostate gland. The Gräfenberg spot, or G-spot, is a female Erogenous zone which when stimulated leads to high levels of sexual arousal and powerful Orgasms The urethral sponge is a spongy cushion of tissue, found in the lower genital area of Women, that sits against both the Pubic bone The prostate (from Greek προστάτης - prostates, literally "one who stands before" "protector" "guardian" is a
Cyberskin is a synthetic material that looks and feels like human skin. CyberSkin is the brand-name of a soft Elastomer material that is intended to emulate the feel of human Skin. Many feel that Cyberskin feels quite realistic. It is a porous material and cannot be sterilized. It often gets sticky after washing (which can be remedied by a dusting of cornstarch) and is much more delicate and prone to rips and tears than silicone dildos. Cornstarch, or cornflour, is the Starch of the Maize grain commonly known as Corn. "Packing dildos", which are not designed for penetration, are often made of this material. Packing refers to the wearing of padding or a Phallic object in the front of a person's pants or underwear to give the appearance of having male genitals
Phallus-shaped vegetables and fruits, such as banana or zucchini have even been used as dildos, possibly since prehistory. For the fruit see Banana. For other meanings see Banana (disambiguation. Zucchini ( in North American and Australian English) or courgette (/kʊǝrˈʒɛt/ or in New Zealand and British English Smooth rocks of phallic shape are suited to use as a dildo. Any object of sufficient firmness and shape could be hypothetically used as a dildo.
Shape
Conventionally, many dildos are shaped like a human penis with varying degrees of detail, others are made to resemble the phallus of male animals. The penis (plural penises, penes Not all, however, are fashioned to reproduce the male anatomy meticulously, and dildos come in a wide variety of shapes. These may resemble figures, or simply be practical creations which stimulate more easily than conventional designs. In Japan, many dildos are created to resemble animals or cartoon characters, like Hello Kitty, so that they may be sold as toys, thus avoiding obscenity laws. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. full name, is the best-known of many simply drawn Fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Obscenity (in Latin obscenus, meaning "foul repulsive detestable" is a term that is most often used in a legal context to
Some dildos have textured surfaces to enhance sexual pleasure. Many dildos of high quality, also called top shelf toys, tend to have less of a resemblance to a penis, opting for ergonomic design.
Still other dildos kits are offered which allow a male to insert his erect penis into a larger plastic tube filled with moulding material. This allows the man to create an exact replica of his own penis using ballistics gel or latex rubber (which is poured inside the finished mold). Such dildos may be offered to the man's partner to ensure fidelity or (more commonly) as a status symbol; simply for show.
Uses
Vaginal and/or anal penetration are the obvious uses. The vagina (from Latin, literally " Sheath " or " Scabbard " is a fibromuscular tubular tract leading from the Uterus Dildos have fetishistic value as well, and some couples use them in other ways, running them over the skin during foreplay for example. Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the Sexual attraction to materials and objects not conventionally viewed as being sexual in nature In Human sexual behavior, foreplay is a set of intimate psychological and physical acts between two or more people meant to increase Sexual arousal. If of appropriate sizes, they can be used as gags, for oral penetration for a sort of artificial fellatio. A Gag is sometimes used in consensual BDSM play Is it also a common prop in bondage erotica. Fellatio, also called fellation, is Oral sex performed upon the Penis. Some people also use specially designed dildos to stimulate the G-spot. The Gräfenberg spot, or G-spot, is a female Erogenous zone which when stimulated leads to high levels of sexual arousal and powerful Orgasms
Dildos are used by people of all genders and sexual orientations, alone or with others. Sexual orientation is believed to refer to "an enduring pattern of emotional romantic and/or sexual attractions to men women or both sexes
Safety and health
Some larger dildos are intended for visual appeal only and should not be used for penetration.
Dildos can transmit disease between users in the same way as other forms of sexual contact, and should not be shared among users where this is a concern. This is particularly true for dildos made of porous or micro-porous materials, such as most soft synthetics. On the other hand, smooth stainless steel or Pyrex dildos are easier to clean, non-porous, and can be more easily sanitized, either chemically or by boiling. Silicone dildos can also be sterilized via boiling or washing with a diluted bleach solution (10 parts water: 1 part bleach), then rinsed well. This is not meant to say that any unprotected dildo should be used by more than one person without being sanitized. An effective remedy is to use a fresh condom on the dildo.
Some silicone dildos are incompatible with some silicone-based lubricants, so users should avoid combining the two without doing a patch test. A lubricant (sometimes referred to as a "Lube" is a substance (often a liquid introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the Friction between them improving
Dildos without a flanged base or other mechanism to control the depth of insertion should not be used anally, because they can be difficult to retrieve without medical assistance should they be inserted completely. A flange is an external or internal Rib, or Rim (lip for strength, as the flange of an Iron beam or I-beam
Variations
A dildo to be inserted in the anus and remain in place for a period of time is called a butt-plug. Butt plugs (or anal plugs) are Sex toys designed to be inserted in the Anus and Rectum for sexual pleasure. Dildos used for repeated anal penetration, such as thrusting, are usually referred to as simply "dildos" and must have a flared base to be safe for anal play. There are also double-ended dildos, with different-sized shafts pointing in the same direction, used by women to accomplish both anal and vaginal penetration at once, or for two partners to share a single dildo. A Double penetration dildo or double dildo is a Sex toy that allows the double penetration of the anus and/or vagina In this case, the dildo acts as a sort of "see-saw"; each partner takes an end and receives stimulation.
There are dildos designed to be worn in a harness, sometimes called a strap-on harness or strap-on dildo, or to be worn inside, sometimes with vibrating devices attached externally. A strap-on dildo (also strap-on, dildo harness) is a Dildo designed to be worn (usually in a Harness) by one partner and used to penetrate A strap-on dildo (also strap-on, dildo harness) is a Dildo designed to be worn (usually in a Harness) by one partner and used to penetrate Oscillation is the repetitive variation typically in Time, of some measure about a central value (often a point of Equilibrium) or between two or more different states
Strap-on dildos may be double-ended, in which case they are meant to be worn by users who want to experience vaginal or anal penetration while also penetrating a partner. They may also be used for anal penetration of men. Anal sex most often refers to the sex act involving insertion of the Penis into the Rectum. If the penetration is done by a female partner to a male partner, the act is known as pegging. Pegging describes a sexual practice in which a woman penetrates a man's anus with a Strap-on dildo.
Other types of dildos include those designed to be fitted to the face of one party, inflatable dildos, and dildos with suction cups attached to the base (sometimes referred to as a wall mount). Other types of harness mounts for dildos (besides strapping to the groin) include thigh mount, face mount, or furniture mounting straps.
Recent social acceptance and popularity has resulted in the emergence of highly adorned dildos. These are often made of expensive materials and may also be jewelled. Jewellery (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal Ornament, such as a necklace ring or bracelet made from Gemstones
Gallery
 Transparent acrylic dildo |
 Glass dildo |
 Jelly vibrating dildo |
 Latex double dildo, 18 inches |
 Silicone rubber dildo |
 Silicone rubber dildo, 7 inches |
 Mahogany wood dildo |
 Vibrating dildo |
 Vibrating dildo |
 Vibrating dildo |
 Strap-on dildo with vibrator and remote control |
 Two-strap harness with dildo |
 Three-strap harness with dildo |
 Double dildo with remote-controlled rotating vibrator on one side |
 Display of various dildos in a store |
See also
Notes
- ^ Descriptions and photos of different types of dildos
- ^ Online Etymology Dictionary
- ^ Early Modern Center English Ballad Archive
- ^ Marshack, A. The Texas obscenity statute is a slang name for a Texas state law more commonly known as the "Obscene Device Law" A sex toy is an object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. The word phallus can refer to an erect Penis, or to an object shaped like a penis Butt plugs (or anal plugs) are Sex toys designed to be inserted in the Anus and Rectum for sexual pleasure. A Sybian is a device used mostly by women but has also been used by men for autoerotic purposes and Sexual stimulation (i Female hysteria was a once-common medical diagnosis made exclusively in women which is today no longer recognized by modern medical authorities as a medical disorder 1972 The Roots of Civilization McGraw-Hill New York: 333
- ^ Haberlandt, M. 1899. "Conträre Sexual-Erscheinungen bei der Neger-Bevölkerung Zanzibars", Zeitschrift für Ethnologie, 31: 668-670
- ^ Athenian Red Figure Vases: the Archaic Period (World of Art) (Paperback) by John Boardman, Thames & Hudson Ltd (Nov 1975), ISBN-10: 0500201439, ISBN-13: 978-0500201435
- ^ More Historical Facts on Sex Toys
References
- Haberlandt, M. John Boardman (born September 8, 1932) is one of the most noted figures in the Game of Diplomacy, having established the original play-by-mail 1899. "Conträre Sexual-Erscheinungen bei der Neger-Bevölkerung Zanzibars", Zeitschrift für Ethnologie, 31: 668–670.
- Marshack, A. 1972. The Roots of Civilization: The Cognitive Beginnings of Man's First Art, Symbol and Notation. . New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0297994492.
- Taylor, T. 1996. The Prehistory of Sex: Four Million Years of Human Sexual Culture. New York: Bantam. ISBN 055309694X.
- Vasey, PL. 1998. "Intimate Sexual Relations in prehistory: lessons from Japanese Macaques", World Archaeology 29(03):407–425.
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Dictionary
dildo
-noun
- An artificial phallus (penis), particularly for sexual uses, that may or may not appear realistic.
- (pejorative) An idiot.
Dildo
-proper noun
- A small town in Newfoundland, Canada.
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