Fun facts about Vibrators
Latest Technology:
The latest improvements are the remote control vibrator and the wave vibrator. Many other improvements have been made to the materials used to make vibrators. These new materials make them softer & more lifelike.
Invention of the vibrator:
The first vibrator was invented in the late 1800s by Kelsy Stinner, it was used to treat women who had “female hysteria or congestion of the genitals. Before the invention of the vibrator these conditions were treated by manual vulva stimulation. Once vibrators were invented doctors ordered women to stimulate their vulva with a vibrator to relieve these symptoms. This stimulation was not considered sexual at the time.
The first sales of vibrators:
Hamilton Beach was the first American company to patent a retail version of the vibrator in 1902. Interestingly enough the electric vibrator was the fifth electric appliance in existence! This retail version of the vibrator became very popular almost overnight with adverts in popular magazines & even the Sears & Robucks catalog. In the late 1920s these devices became socially unacceptable when they were used in porn movies.
Acceptance:
Today vibrators have become much more mainstream & less taboo. Church & Dwight Co. Inc the company that owns the Trojan brand already started selling vibrating cock rings and finger vibrators. They also announced that by the 4th quarter of 2009 they will be launching a full line of vibrators that will be on the shelves of every Wal-Mart, CVS, and Brooks in the USA!
Where to buy a vibrator?
By getting rid of the strippers & peep shows sex toy stores have come out of the dark shadows of yesteryear. Gone are the seedy looking dim lit adult stores of the past. In the past these stores clientele were predominately men. Now the retail stores have tried to attract couples and women shoppers. Even the sex toy packaging has been revamped to be more appealing to women. If you’re still too shy to buy that remote control vibrator in person there are thousands of online sex toy stores to choose from. Here are the top ten things to look for when choosing an online sex toy store.
1: Selection (Are they going to have that remote control vibrator that you want?)
2: Price (Competition in this market is very strong, shop around to get the best price.)
3: Privacy Policy (Is your personal information safe?)
4: Online Security (Is there an https at the beginning of the URL in the shopping cart or any place you are entering information?)
5: Shipping (Do they offer free shipping & what are the requirements to get free shipping?)
6: Guarantee / Return Policy (What is there policy for returns, replacements & refunds?)
7: Feedback (What do other customers have to say about this seller?)
8: Customer Service (Do they have a toll free phone number to call if you have a problem?)
9: Stock (Is the item you’re looking for in stock & how quickly will it ship?)
10: Environmental responsibility (Does this company try to reduce waste & the impact of its industry to the environment?)
Types of Vibrators:
Today there are several types of vibrators, and they are made of many different types of materials depending on their intended use.
While there are way too many types to list here is are the major categories of vibrators.
Clitoral – Sometimes sold as a back massager or Hitachi Magic Wand.
Designer – The Lelo brand is an example of designer vibrators.
Vibrating Dildo – Phallic shaped vibrators made of T.P.R, vinyl, or silicone.
Waterproof – Any type of vibrator that can be used in the shower. (Submersion of most types is not recommended)
Rabbit Vibrators – These are usually phallic shaped to stimulate the interior of the vagina & feature bunny ears to stimulate the exterior of the vagina at the same time. Some models are also available as a remote control vibrator.
G-spot – Vibrators that are curved to reach the g-spot or p-spot when inserted.
Egg or Bullet vibrators – They are named from their shape & can be used internally or externally.
Pocket Rocket - This mini-flashlight shaped non insert able vibrator features 4 textured caps that can be changed to stimulate the nipple of clitoris.
Discreet vibrators – these types of vibrators are disguised as ordinary items such as: lipstick holders or hair brushes.
Prostate or Anal Vibrators – These types of vibrators are used by women for extra stimulation & by men for prostate massaging.
The Vibrating Cockring – is worn at the base of the penis to stimulate the clitoris when the penis is fully inserted into the vagina.
Dual Vibrators: These are designed to two pleasurable areas together or separately. (Example: the Hitachi Magic Wand with an insert able attachment)
Tri Vibrators: These are vibrators designed to stimulate the interior of the vagina, the exterior of the vagina and the perineum or anus.
Remote Control Vibrator: This type of vibrator can be any type of the vibrators above only this type has the added feature of being controlled by a wireless remote control.
