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What is a dildo?
There is some general disagreement about what precisely defines a dildo. There is general
agreement that a nonvibrating device, resembling a penis in shape, size, and overall
appearance, is a dildo. Some people include vibrating devices in this definition. Others
exclude penis prosthetic aids, also called "extensions." 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.

Materials
Early dildos were made of stone, wood, leather, wax or pottery. Of these, leather dildos with a
fairly solid filler of cotton rag remain popular with some people. Rubber dildos, usually
incorporating a steel spring for stiffness, became available in the 1940s. 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 have been linked to health problems such as
cancer and prenatal defects. Products made of PVC or jelly rubber cannot be sterilized.
Manufacturers recommend using condoms with these toys if users share them.

In the 1990s, silicone rubber dildos became more popular, a trend that has continued as the
price has come down. These are easier to keep clean and do not have the characteristic plasticy
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. Silicone is also a
high-quality material (especially when compared to the cheap, unsafe jelly rubber that many
other dildos are made of) that can be sterilized by boiling or bleaching.

High-end, chrome-plated steel dildos are currently manufactured. Users might prefer steel as a
material because of its firmness, durability, and very low friction, especially when used in
conjunction with lubricant. Because they are heavy, they can be used to exercise vaginal PC
muscles. (Betty Dodson's "barbell" is an example.) A steel dildo may be warmed slightly or
cooled in a bath of water before use to elicit a range of temperature sensations. It may also
retain body heat of the user. Because of its polished, poreless surface, it may be sterilized
with ease in boiling water, or even in an autoclave.

Glass dildos have similar features to steel ones. Glass toys are solid, not hollow, and usually
made of aeronautical-quality Pyrex or borosilicate, although this may vary depending on
manufacturer. 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.

Cyberskin is a synthetic material made to look and feel like human skin. Many feel that
Cyberskin does feel 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. "Packing dildos", which are not
designed for penetration, are often made of this material.

Shape
Conventionally, many dildos are shaped like a human penis with varying degrees of detail. Not
all, however, are fashioned to reproduce the male anatomy meticulously, and dildos come in a
wide variety of shapes. These may resemble goddess figures, or simply be practical creations
which stimulate women 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.

Uses
Vaginal and/or anal penetration are the obvious uses. Dildos have fetishistic value as well,
and some couples use them in other ways, running them over the skin during foreplay for
example. If of appropriate sizes, they can be used as gags, for oral penetration or a sort of
artificial fellatio, or for anal penetration. Some people also use specially designed dildos to
stimulate the G-spot.

Dildos are used by people of all genders and sexual orientations, alone or with others.

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.

Silicone dildos and silicone-based lubricants are not compatible, so users should avoid
combining the two. Silicone lubricant dissolves the surface of silicone toys, turning it
sticky. Pre-lubricated condoms almost always contain silicone lubricant, so when covering a
silicone dildo with a condom, only a nonlubricated condom should be used. Non-silicone,
water-based lubricants work best for silicone toys.

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.

Variations

An 18-inch latex double dildo
A gold jewelled dildoA dildo to be inserted in the anus and remain in place for a period of
time is called a butt-plug. 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. 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.

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. In the latter case the act is known as pegging.

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 can be jewelled.

History
Giant stone dildos have been recovered during archaeological digs. [citation needed] Dildos in
one form or another have likely 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 (Marshack 1972: 333; Vasey 1998: 420). 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." It is conceivable to argue, however, that Paleolithic woman found some measure
of comfort in the massive stone batons whilst the men were off hunting woolly mammoth.(Taylor
1996: 128) There have been many references to dildos in the ethnohistorical literature.

Etymology
The word "dildo" originally referred to the phallus-shaped peg used to lock an oar in position
on a dory (small boat). It would be inserted into a hole on the side of the boat, and is very
similar in shape (and function) to the modern toy. It is highly likely the toy takes its name
from this sailing tool. The town of Dildo in Newfoundland, Canada takes its name from the
sailing tool, as does the nearby Dildo Island. Others suggest the word is a bastardization of
Italian "diletto" (for "delight"). [1] The term first appeared in English language print when
Ben Jonson's 1610 play, The Alchemist, was published in 1616. William Shakespeare used the term
once in The Winter's Tale, also believed to be from 1610, but it was not printed until the
First Folio of 1623. The phrase "Dil Doul," referring to man's penis, appears in the 17th
century folk ballad "The Maids Complaint for want of a Dil Doul". [2]The song was among many in
the library of Samuel Pepys.

Olisbos is a classical term for a dildo, from the Greek ???????; 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 (?????????????, literally "Phallic imitator") or Spanish (Consolador,
literally "consolation/consolator").

"Dildeaux" <dildeaux@toys.com> wrote in message

I enjoy when you faggots beat your shiteaters and haven't a clue.
Thank you my little faggot monkey.

Oslo Natural History Museum

"Not only short-lived sexual relationships, but even long-lasting partnerships; partnerships
that may last a lifetime."

Yes, encouraging trends in the gay community because we're out, loud
and don't take sh.t from bigots any more.

"GMCarter" <fiar@verizon.net>

I failed to find that in your article about faggot animals.

Not in the least, that is why I am not looking to animals for acceptable conduct.

Stigma is not infected therefore can
not promote the spread of hiv/aids.

That's rather offensive language. You may be using it without really
thinking about what you're saying, which is a terrible idea. Calling
people you dislike "perverts" for no good reason suggests that you are  
too eager to use that word. I won't speculate about the reasons why.

You are suggesting that unsafe and promiscuous behaviour among
homosexual men is caused by their shame about being homosexual? Did it
occur to you that many of them behave that way just because they like it?

I've no idea how you could know that you are "naturally" attracted to
the same sex. If you are claiming to be attracted only to other gay men,
I must say I find that highly implausible - in most cases, you probably
wouldn't know when you first look at him whether a man is gay or not.
Homosexual attractions are not normal because they do not encourage
reproduction, the main evolutionary function of human sexual behaviour.

Well you And the article failed to prove that.
Only now is the bullshit about fundamental religion being mentioned.
Once again you are a week late and T-cells short.

If you or any-other faggot feels shame, let it be for the millions who
you have murdered through your behavior.

What's normal for you has nothing to do with monkeys holding hands.
Once again you evade the subject and inject some off the wall faggot bullshit.
Being attracted to same sex is neither natural or normal, it is perverted.