The Vibe Time Machine
You guys know we LOVE vibrators, but how did they come to be? Take a seat everyone, it’s time for history class with VUSH!
Vibrators are very well loved, in fact, you have probably heard plenty of hearsay on how they were invented by a doctor to cure hysteria, or by an ancient queen to put a spring in her step, but that’s not the whole story. So let’s start with Cleopatra...
The bee(z) in the what?!
Something many of us may have heard is the story of Cleopatra and her self love creation. It’s been said that she created a gourd that was filled with bees to stimulate her genitals, similar to a vibrator. Sadly, there’s no proof that this is true so our story with vibrators starts a little later down the timeline.
The Manipulator
Full steam ahead!
Let’s jump to 1869, where the first steam powered vibrator has been invented. Introducing The Manipulator! Um yeah, the name and the look of it definitely give off some red flags, and it does kind of look like a torture device, but that’s innovation hey! It consisted of a dildo attached to a steam engine, but to clarify, this was not made for female pleasure in mind (maybe that’s why it is so terrifying). It was invented to help women suffering from “hysteria” and by this, they mean sexual frustration.
Macaura’s Palsocon Hand Vibrator
A helping hand
Now, to the late 1800s to the early 1900s, we have the Macaura's Pulsocon Hand Vibrator, an advanced hand-crank vibrator. We hear you, it does definitely strike a resemblance to that crank whisk deep in your granny’s draw! And looks aren’t deceiving because this thing was INSANE, it could deliver 5,000 vibrations per minute, but would give you one hell of a hand cramp.
Polar Club Electric
Movin’ on up!
It’s the 1920’s, and women are starting to break free to some degree, so let’s welcome the Polar Cub Electric Vibrator, she has a pretty green colour (very 2021) and is pictured with the device being used on the model’s neck…Now we have electricity (no more aching hands) and this one has a textured end!
Andis Vibrator
Vibes, now for health AND beauty
Welcome to the 1930s, we have the Andis Vibrator, and we’re SO excited to see the introduction of some inclusivity! The latest vibrator is now being marketed to both men and women and was marketed as a tool to help circulate blood in your scalp, face, and body. Yes…We’re sure that’s what it was for...
Hollywood Vibra-Tone
Inconspicuous girl
Inconspicuous is correct! This strange looking thing is Hollywood Vibra-Tone, or as they loved to be known, as "spot reducers", because manufacturers claimed they could help you lose weight. This bulky contraption looks like a hybrid between a heated hair curler box and a child radio toy.
Hitachi Magic Wand
Groovy baby!
Know we know for sure that you’ve seen this one! It’s the rise of the Magic Wand vibrator. Being marketed as a massager, it didn’t take people long to realise it wasn’t the only use. With the rise and popularisation of vibrators, the ’70s was the first time where they were referred to as a sex toy, and not hysteria items, especially in the mainstream world.
Jack Rabbit Vibrator
Totally Buggin
It’s the 90’s, and vibes were on two very opposite ends of the spectrum, like crazy different! Some vibrators were made in bright fun colours resembling animals, so they are able to get around obscenity regulations where they were being produced. Others were big, scary, fleshy, and as close to phallic as possible, there wasn’t too much in between!
And here we are now!
VUSH is breaking the stigma, with vibrators appearing in your favourite music videos or on shelves in stores next to your fave cleanser. They are now designed to be completely beautiful and nothing to be ashamed of! Vibrators are more common than ever, seeing your favourite influencer promoting their favourite vibe and opening up that conversation that hey, this is totally normal!
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