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A Sybian is a device used mostly by women for autoerotic purposes and sexual stimulation. It consists of a saddle-like seat containing an electric motor connected to a rod that protrudes from a hole in the center.^[1] Various phallic objects, like dildos, butt plugs, and nubs can be attached to the rod. The Sybian is designed to vibrate when used, while its attachments rotate. This vibration stimulates the clitoris, while the rotation (in a circular motion) stimulates the G-spot. The intensity of either of these actions can be increased or decreased through a control box attached to the Sybian's base with a cord. The combination of the different stimuli can presumably produce more intense orgasms than the user might otherwise be able to experience via more standard autoerotic or other sexual activity.^[2] Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Shortcut: WP:WIN Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia and, as a means to that end, also an online community. ... Shortcut: WP:CSD Current list: Category:Candidates for speedy deletion There are a few, limited, cases where admins can delete Wikipedia pages on sight. Non-admins can ask for an admin to delete such a page, either by listing it on speedy deletions, or by adding either a {{delete}} or... Diverse women. ... Autoeroticism is the practice of fulfilling ones own sexual needs without a partner. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A saddle is a seat for a rider fastened to an animals back. ... For other kinds of motors, see motor. ... The phallus usually refers to the male penis, or sex organ. ... A 7-inch silicone dildo A dildo (or dildoe, a rare alternate spelling) is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily interaction during masturbation or sexual intercourse. ... Butt plugs are sex toys that are designed to be inserted in the anus and rectum for sexual pleasure. ... The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present in biologically female mammals. ... ... // An orgasm (sexual climax) is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and is experienced by both males and females. ... Autoeroticism is the practice of fulfilling ones own sexual needs without a partner. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ...

Creation

The Sybian's creation is credited to Dave Lampert. Lampert stated that he had the idea for this device since the 1970s. First, it was just a concept in his mind and mainly thought on why it was not created and sold. Lampert attempted to contact two specialists and an engineer in 1979, but nothing came of it at this time. ^[3]

Lampert took up the idea again in 1983, when he introduced it to a female physician who loved it and who encouraged Lampert to explore the idea further. This prompted Lampert to travel to the Midwestern United States that summer. Lampert visited adult book stores and retailers. Based on his research, Lampert found that no device similar to the Sybian had been made. This prompted Lampert to look more seriously into creating the device. ^[3]

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Lampert explained to Penthouse magazine reporter Jessica West where he got the idea for the Sybian: "Over the years, I kept hearing the same complaints from women I met in my dance instruction classes. They were sexually frustrated. Their partners could not, or would not, satisfy them. Some said their husbands had erectile problems due to ill health, age, or indifference. Some of these women confided that they had never experienced an orgasm. That struck me as tragic. I personally could never enjoy sex if the woman is not satisfied". Jesse Capelli on Penthouse magazine cover Penthouse is a mens magazine founded by Bob Guccione, combining urban lifestyle articles and soft-core pornographic pictorials, that eventually, in the 1990s evolved into hard-core. ...

Prototypes

A prototype Sybian was built in 1985. It was made from sheet metal mounted on a wooden frame. Vibration was achieved by placing a vibrator through an opening inside the housing. Sybians today are modeled from a second prototype made soon after the first. The second prototype is 24 inches long (60 cm) and it weighs 51 pounds (23 kg). The controls that the user manipulated to regulate the speed were built into it, along with handles for the user to hold on to. Sheets of stainless steel cover the Chrysler Building Thin sheets of gold leaf Sheet metal is simply metal formed into thin and flat pieces. ... For other uses, see vibrator. ... Mid-19th century tool for converting between different standards of the inch An inch is an Imperial unit of length. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, , lbm, or sometimes in the United States: #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including the imperial and US and older English systems. ...

Choice of a name

Lampert and his team initially called the device Master Better, shortened to "MB". This name was used for about four years, but Lampert decided that a better name must be chosen. The device was later renamed the Sybian. The prefix syb was derived from Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in southern Italy known as a center of luxurious living. The makers of the Sybian call Sybian users "Sybarites" — the name given to the denizens of the ancient city, which has survived to modern times as meaning a person who likes luxurious items. ^[3] The name is properly pronounced SIB-ian. Coin from Sybaris, c. ... The term ancient Greece refers to the periods of Greek history in Classical Antiquity, lasting ca. ...

Method of use

Generally, the user of the Sybian straddles the machine and inserts the attachment into her vagina; if a butt plug is attached, she inserts it into her anus. To control the speed and level of vibration, the user uses an attached remote. The vagina, (from Latin, literally sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. ... This article is about the bodily orifice. ...

The vibration and the rotation can also be controlled by separate on/off switches and two rotary controls: the left control alters the rotation speed of the nub and the right control alters the vibration speed of the nub. This allows the user to be in control of how fast or slow each feature goes, or even the choice to have one or both of the features operating at the same time.

Attachments

The Sybian allows users to choose attachments that will suit their needs.^[4] These attachments are mostly made of a synthetic rubber and shaped like phalli. They range in size from small to very large. When buying the machine, users receive four attachments, and instructions on how to attach them to the Sybian. Lubrication of attachments prior to use is recommended, but not required. The attachments are easily washed with water. Lubrication occurs when opposing surfaces are separated by a lubricant film. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ...

Specifications

The Sybian has a weight of 22 pounds (10 kg), and it measures 13.25 inches wide, 12.5 inches long (33.5 x 31.5 cm). From the bottom of the base to the top cover, it is 8.5 inches tall (21.5 cm). It is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) from the top of the pad to the tip of the rubber attachment, thus having a height of 10 inches (25 cm) overall. The "rotation" (actually an orbital motion) is controlled by a 20:1 ratio Gearmotor with sufficient horse power to provide desired satisfaction.^[5] The rotation can range from 0 to 120 RPM. The vibration uses a 1/17th HP (44 W) motor that may be controlled from 0 to 6500 RPM. (Note: both of these motors are manufactured by Bodine Electric Company). The On and Off switches are located on a wired remote control, which the user or a partner can control. This remote is also where the knobs to control the vibration and rotation are located. Each side can be controlled independently. For other uses, see Weight (disambiguation). ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, , lbm, or sometimes in the United States: #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including the imperial and US and older English systems. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... In general English usage, length (symbol: l) is but one particular instance of distance – an objects length is how long the object is – but in the physical sciences and engineering, the word length is in some contexts used synonymously with distance. Height is vertical distance; width (or... For other uses of this word, see Length (disambiguation). ... This article is about the mathematical concept. ... ... For other kinds of motors, see motor. ...

The Sybian includes an 8 foot long (2.5 m) power cord. The Sybian can be used in both commonly used voltages: 110/120 and 220/240 VAC. The Sybian is able to hold over 1000 pounds of weight or pressure. The padded cover, which is made out of naugahyde, can be cleaned with a decent cleaning agent.^{[citation needed]} The casing also has built in finger grips, to enable the user or their partner to carry the Sybian. A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... International safety symbol Caution, risk of electric shock (ISO 3864), colloquially known as high voltage symbol. ... Pleather is a synthetic leather made out of plastic. ...

Pros and cons

The makers of the Sybian have listed a few things people might like and dislike about the Sybian. Some of the positives include the quality of the construction of the device, the ability to control the speed and vibration of the attachments and the availability of the attachments to suit individual preferences. Non-technical positives include the documentation of the device. It was featured in Penthouse magazine once it was released, causing rave reviews from people who used it. Many women say the machine satisfies their desire to achieve an orgasm when the male partner is away or incapable of performing sexually.

However, the makers also list a few drawbacks of the machine. The major one is the cost, some USD $1395. The weight of the machine is a hefty 22 pounds (10 kg). Some women can be intimidated by such a machine.^{[citation needed]} The Sybian should not be used by women who have the following conditions: pregnancy, a heart condition, or if an intrauterine device is in place. If the woman has other medical conditions, she should seek approval of a physician before she uses the Sybian. USD redirects here. ... This article is about human pregnancy in biological females. ... The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ... This article is about non-hormonally-based intrauterine contraceptives. ...

Concerns

Lampert and his team were worried from the outset that what they were doing could be perceived as pornographic. Prospective customers, too, were hesitant to purchase something which was associated with something unsavory. However, Lampert eventually began to think of, and thus promote, the Sybian as a healthy addition to female sexuality. This helped improve customer perceptions of the device. ^[3] Porn redirects here. ...

With the growing concern of the rise of sexually transmitted infections (STI), Lampert and his company, Abco Research Associated, suggested that the Sybian must be used safely and correctly to prevent the spread of STDs. There were some businesses that were renting machines to women, due to the high cost of owning a machine. However, they have stopped renting them due to the liability of lawsuits if a user contracts an infection. Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ...

The Howard Stern Show

Although the Sybian has been featured in many pornographic video productions since the early 2000s, primarily on the Internet, the device came to prominence on The Howard Stern Show since the show's arrival on Sirius Satellite Radio.^[6] Howard Stern was given a Sybian as a birthday gift in 2006 and has asked just about every female guest to use it. Some of the more famous female celebrities and porn stars to use the sybian on the show are Carmen Electra, Charlie Laine, Jenny McCarthy, Jenna Jameson, Justine Joli, Hillary Scott, Heather Vandeven, Tera Patrick, Nicole Sheridan, Valentina Vaughn, Jesse Jane, Cassia Riley, Jamie Lynn, Erin Daye, and female-to-male transgender porn star Buck Angel. This article is about the radio show hosted by Howard Stern. ... Sirius Satellite Radio NASDAQ: SIRI is one of two satellite radio (SDARS) services operating in the United States and Canada, along with XM Satellite Radio. ... This article is a biography of Howard Stern as an individual; for information regarding his radio show see The Howard Stern Show. ... For the 1998 movie, see Celebrity (1998 movie). ... Porn Stars is an album by the band Pretty Boy Floyd (American). ... Tara Patrick redirects here. ... Charlie Laine (born January 31, 1984) is an American pornographic film actress and model originally from Marion, Wisconsin. ... Jennifer McCarthy (born November 1, 1972)[1] is an American model, comedian, actress and author. ... Jenna Jameson (born Jenna Marie Massoli on April 9, 1974)[4] is an American pornographic actress and entrepreneur who has been called the worlds most famous porn star[5][2][6] and The Queen of Porn.[7] She started acting in erotic films in 1993 after having worked as... Justine Joli (July 16, 1980) is the stage name of an American adult model and porn actress. ... Hillary Scott (born February 3, 1983) is an American pornographic actress. ... Heather Vandeven is an American adult model. ... Tera Patrick (born Linda Ann Hopkins[4] on July 25,[3] 1976 in Great Falls, Montana) is an American pornographic actress. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Valentina Vaughn (born March 15, 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland []) is a stage name for an American nude model and pornographic actress. ... Jesse Jane (born July 16, 1982[2] in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American pornographic actress and model. ... Cassia Riley (born October 27, 1980, in Los Angeles, California) is a model and was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for April 2005 and was Pet of the Year Runner-Up 2006. ... For other uses, see Jamie Lynn. ... Buck Angel is an adult film star in the United States. ...

In Demand and Howard TV have created a program called Sybian Documentary playing on local cable channels in February 2007. It is almost two hours long. The Sybian remains in the Stern studio for use by willing guests.^[7][8]

References

• An Audio interview with Dave Lampert the inventor of the Sybian.

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See also

• Automated erotic stimulation device

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External links

• Official website