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Sex and the UniverCity
The Positive Effects Of Self-Love
Aly Murphy and Elena Gaudino
Issue date: 9/28/05 Section: Focus
Still, some may find it an unnecessary act to participate in, let alone discuss the matter of masturbation - especially females. According to the Kinsey report, 92 percent of men and 62 percent of women reported they had masturbated. Yet, as common as these numbers make masturbation out to be, open discussions about self-love aren't open at all.
With such a history behind sex toys, especially dildos and vibrators, it comes as a shock that today's society still considers it taboo. Sex toys date well back into the classical periods, dubbed "olisbo" meaning "sleeve" in Greek. During the Renaissance period, Italy rose to be the main producer of dildos that were called "diletto" meaning "delight" in Italian.
Vibrators, on the other hand, were created to help patients undergoing female hysteria. In other words, women would become extremely aroused but have no release, similar to what is known as "blue balls" in males. Said to be one of the first electrical appliances, doctors used to massage the clitoris of female patients to treat their condition and enhance relaxation. Yes, women actually went to the doctor to orgasm.
It wasn't until the 1960s that vibrators started to be used for pleasure.
For those of you ready to begin the journey of self-exploration as well as enhance you and your partner's sex life, sites such as goodvibrations.com are a candy land of possibilities. The amount of sex toys available on the market can seem overwhelming. So Nevers suggested to ask yourself some questions before making a purchase, such as what colors and shapes you find appealing, where will you primarily use the sex toy (waterproof ones are prime for the shower), what areas you plan to stimulate and whether or not you plan on sharing it with a partner.
Properly cleaning and using condoms with your toys are also vital health concerns to keep in mind. Not to mention, it's just gross if you don't keep them clean. According to Nevers, it's also important to not go overboard and start off with something that might be out of your league.
So expand your personal and interpersonal love life by taking a leap into exploring not only what you can do to please your partner but also what you can do to truly please yourself.
Next week we'll be discussing age differences in relationships. Seniors dating freshmen-is it still as taboo as in high school? How old is too old? What are some of the problems presented when dating someone out of your age range? Any experiences you'd like to share? Please send your responses to SexandUniverCity@hotmail.com
With such a history behind sex toys, especially dildos and vibrators, it comes as a shock that today's society still considers it taboo. Sex toys date well back into the classical periods, dubbed "olisbo" meaning "sleeve" in Greek. During the Renaissance period, Italy rose to be the main producer of dildos that were called "diletto" meaning "delight" in Italian.
Vibrators, on the other hand, were created to help patients undergoing female hysteria. In other words, women would become extremely aroused but have no release, similar to what is known as "blue balls" in males. Said to be one of the first electrical appliances, doctors used to massage the clitoris of female patients to treat their condition and enhance relaxation. Yes, women actually went to the doctor to orgasm.
It wasn't until the 1960s that vibrators started to be used for pleasure.
For those of you ready to begin the journey of self-exploration as well as enhance you and your partner's sex life, sites such as goodvibrations.com are a candy land of possibilities. The amount of sex toys available on the market can seem overwhelming. So Nevers suggested to ask yourself some questions before making a purchase, such as what colors and shapes you find appealing, where will you primarily use the sex toy (waterproof ones are prime for the shower), what areas you plan to stimulate and whether or not you plan on sharing it with a partner.
Properly cleaning and using condoms with your toys are also vital health concerns to keep in mind. Not to mention, it's just gross if you don't keep them clean. According to Nevers, it's also important to not go overboard and start off with something that might be out of your league.
So expand your personal and interpersonal love life by taking a leap into exploring not only what you can do to please your partner but also what you can do to truly please yourself.
Next week we'll be discussing age differences in relationships. Seniors dating freshmen-is it still as taboo as in high school? How old is too old? What are some of the problems presented when dating someone out of your age range? Any experiences you'd like to share? Please send your responses to SexandUniverCity@hotmail.com