Let us slip into something a little more...history. From impotence trials and cheating on virginity tests, to a history of self-satisfying sex toys, today we're tempting and teasing you with some sexy history. I mean, come on, it's episode 69.
The Life and Adventures of Miss Fanny HillStill from 'Hysteria' film
In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl
~6000 year old bronze dildo
Ancient Greek bread dildo
Steam-powered 'manipulator' (1869...nice)
Hand-cranked vibrator (1880s-1900s)
Electric vibrator for your...neck (1920s)
Goat eyelid and lash cock ring
SOURCES:
Impotence Trials & Virginity Tests: The Smart Set, Buzzfeed, Ancient-Origins, Medievalists, The Whores of Yore
Sex Toys: Thrillist, allthatsinteresting.com, Complex, Gourmandize
SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on Twitter & Instagram
SUPPORT: Support us on Patreon or Buy us a "coffee" and fuel our next episode.
MERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!
CREDITS:
Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAnimations: The Banditry Co.
About this podcast:
Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.
SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by RAYGUN, Herbiery Brewing & The Banditry Co.