Modern G-spot vibrator

Vibrators are devices intended to vibrate against the body and stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling. Some vibrators are designed to be inserted in a body cavity for erotic stimulation. Vibrator may several different types of devices including: Vibrator (sensual) - a device used for massage or masturbation vibrator (mechanical) - a class of devices that creates mechanical vibrations vibrator (electronic) – an old-fashioned electronic component vibrator (music) – a musical instrument Vibrator may also refer to: The Vibrators a British punk band... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1410x696, 90 KB) Summary Vibrator. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1410x696, 90 KB) Summary Vibrator. ...

History

Vibrator advertisement, c. 1910. "The secret of the ages has been discovered in Vibration. Great scientists tell us that we owe not only our health but even our life strength to this wonderful force. Vibration promotes life and vigour, strength and beauty. ... Vibrate Your Body and Make It Well. YOU Have No Right to Be Sick."

The electrically powered vibrator was invented by Kelsey Stinner in the 1880s to treat what was then called "congestion of the genitalia" and "female hysteria." For centuries, doctors had been treating women for these illnesses by performing what we would now recognize as masturbation. However, not only did they regard the "vulvular stimulation" required as having nothing to do with sex, but reportedly found it time-consuming and hard work.^[1] Vibration is life advertisement, 1910, public domain (from Der Spiegel, 1/1999, p. ... Vibration is life advertisement, 1910, public domain (from Der Spiegel, 1/1999, p. ... // Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... Water massages as a treatment for hysteria c. ...

Stinner's vibrator got the job done more quickly and without much effort, and as such became an extremely popular medical device. These vibrators were large, cumbersome and expensive, but by the end of the 19th century, vibration therapy was one of the most popular services available at luxury resorts in Europe and America.^[2]Some featured musical vibrators, counterweighted vibrators, vibratory forks, undulating wire coils called vibratiles, vibrators that hung from the ceiling, vibrators attached to tables and floor models on rollers. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Then the American Hamilton Beach patented in 1902 the first electric vibrator available for retail sale, making the vibrator the fifth domestic appliance to be electrified, after the sewing machine, fan, tea kettle and toaster, and about a decade before the vacuum cleaner and electric iron.^[3]

The home versions soon became extremely popular, with advertisements in places like Needlecraft, Woman's Home Companion, Modern Priscilla and the Sears, Roebuck catalog. These disappeared in the 1920s, apparently because their appearance in pornography made it no longer tenable for polite society to avoid the sexual connotations of the devices. Sears, Roebuck and Company is an American mid-range chain of international department stores, founded by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck in the late 19th century. ... The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... Porn redirects here. ...

Contemporary Vibrators

An egg shaped vibrator with remote control

In their more common guise as "body massagers", millions of vibrators have been sold to both men and women. Some of the purchasers never use them for anything other than relief from muscular tension or to relieve aches and pains. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1128x1284, 124 KB) Summary Egg vibe. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1128x1284, 124 KB) Summary Egg vibe. ...

However, many people who purchase vibrators marketed as "body massagers" — and, presumably, most people who purchase vibrators marketed as adult toys — use them to attain sexual pleasure, primarily in masturbation, a form of autoeroticism. Sexual arousal is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual intercourse. ... Woman masturbating, 1913 drawing by Gustav Klimt. ... Autoeroticism is the practice of fulfilling ones own sexual needs without a partner. ...

Vibrators often allow people to achieve orgasm faster and easier and are often said^{[attribution needed]} to provide stronger orgasms than those produced by manual stimulation alone. They are often recommended by sex therapists for women who have difficulty reaching orgasm by other means^{[citation needed]}. Couples also use them sometimes as an enhancement to the pleasure of one or both partners. // An orgasm (sexual climax) is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and is experienced by both males and females. ... // An orgasm (sexual climax) is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and is experienced by both males and females. ...

Some vibrators run on batteries while others have a power cord that plugs into a wall socket. There is also a vibrator called Vortex Vibrations that uses the flow of air from a vacuum cleaner to stimulate the clitoris.

There are also contemporary versions of the old musical vibrators, which allow you to synchronize the vibrations to music from a music player or from a cellphone. A digital audio player (DAP) is a device that stores, organizes and plays digital music files. ... Cellular redirects here. ...

Harper's magazine notes a Durex survey that says 46% of women owned vibrators at the end of 2005. This may have been market research relating to their vibrating condom base product.^{[citation needed]} An issue of Harpers Magazine from 1905 Another issue, from November 2004 Harpers Magazine (or simply Harpers) is a monthly magazine of politics and culture. ...

The sale of vibrators and similar devices is forbidden in several states in the United States such as Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, Virginia, Louisiana and Massachusetts.^[4] In the state of Texas, the sale of devices for sexual stimulation such as vibrators and dildos is technically illegal, but many stores will sell such items provided that the customer sign a statement that the device will only be used for educational purposes. [1] This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses, see Indiana (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... 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. ...

Types of erotic vibrators

A Jelly Vibrator.

There are an enormous range of vibrators but most of them fall into several broad categories: Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 270 × 598 pixelsFull resolution (1582 × 3504 pixel, file size: 299 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 270 × 598 pixelsFull resolution (1582 × 3504 pixel, file size: 299 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...

• Clitoral—Often sold as "back massagers", these are powerful vibrators such as the Hitachi Magic Wand or the Acuvibe.
• Dildo-shaped—Approximately penis shaped, can be made of plastic, silicone, rubber, vinyl, or latex.
• Waterproof—Can be used wet, such as in the shower. Although marketed as waterproof, most should not be submerged.
• Rabbit, 'Jackrabbit' or 'Rampant Rabbit'—Two pronged for stimulation of both the vagina and the clitoris.
• G-spot—Similar to the traditional vibrator but with a curve and often a soft jelly like coating. The curve makes it easier to use to stimulate the g-spot or prostate.
• Natural Contours are a range of six vibrators designed by women to appeal directly to women. They are not phalic like traditional vibrators but designed to be descrete and visually appealing.
• Egg—Egg shaped vibrator which can be used for stimulation of the clitoris or insertion into the vagina
• Pocket rocket—Shaped like a cylinder, one of its ends has some vibrating bulges. It is meant to stimulate the clitoris or nipples, not for vaginal insertion.
• "Undercover" vibrators—Vibrators discreetly shaped as every-day objects, such as lipstick tubes, cell phones, or art pieces.
• Anal vibrators—Vibrators designed for anal use have either a flared base or a long handle to grip, to prevent them from slipping inside and becoming lost.
• 'Butterfly'—vibrator strapped around legs and waist for hands free clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse
• Vibrating Cockring—vibrator (usually cordless) inserted in or attached to a cock ring, usually for stimulation of the clitoris.
• Dual Area Vibrators these vibrators are designed to stimulate two erogenous zones simultaneously or independently. Usually found in the form of a clitoral stimulator and vaginal stimulator
• Triple Area Vibrators these vibrators are designed to stimulate all three erogenous zones simultaneously or independently. These provide stimulation to the vagina, clitoris and anal regions.

Types of clitoral vibrators Clitoral Vibrator is a sex toy designed for stimulating female clitoris area with the purpose to achieve sexual pleasure and orgasm. ... Rabbit vibrator or Jack Rabbit vibrator is a vibrating and twirling sex toy made in the shape of a phallus with a clitoris stimulator fastened on the shaft. ... 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. ... The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present in biologically female mammals. ... Types of G-spot vibrators G-spot vibrator is a sex toy of the phallus-like shape designed especially for stimulating female g-spot - a special place inside the vagina that is considered to be the most sensitive one. ... The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system. ... Image:Love-egg. ... 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 does not cite any references or sources. ... Butterfly strap-on vibrator Butterfly strap-on vibrator is a clitoral sex toy featuring a vibrating body in the shape of a butterfly and straps attached to it for wearing on the waist and thighs. ... A sex toy is a term for any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. ...

Vibrators for disabled

Disabled people can find that vibrators are an essential part of their sex life for two reasons: First, it might be the only way to get sexual satisfaction due to impaired arm and hand function or inability to find a sexual partner.^[5] Second, for some disabled men, the use of a vibrator is their only way to become fathers.^[5] If the brain-penis nerve connections are cut off, no stimulus from the central nervous system will reach the penis. While it's not unusual for these men to experience erections, ejaculations are rare. However, a vibrator that is strong enough, when applied directly to the genital area, can trigger an ejaculation. To achieve such power, special vibrators, often very expensive ones, need to be used^[5]. The term disability, as it is applied to humans, refers to any condition that impedes the completion of daily tasks using traditional methods. ... A diagram showing the CNS: 1. ...

See also

• Human sexuality
• Human sexual behavior
• Sexual fantasy
• Masturbation
• Safe sex

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References and further reading

External links

• Media related to Vibrator (sensual) from the Wikimedia Commons.