This episode talks about what materials dildos have been made with throughout history, with a focus on historical proof of diverse sexuality, as well as general material safety.

We also have extended reading resources. Check out the links below:

• Partially inspired by this tumblr post, which includes a broken link to this archived article about Gosnell Duncan.

  • More resources about Duncan : Joy Boy book, instagram post by ippfeseaor,  and a Washington Post article 

• Overview of the history of dildos from Columbia, UMSU, and Psychology Today

• History of glass dildos from Lovense

• 2005 article about the world's oldest dildo

• Wiki page for the myth of Prosymnus

• Overview of Olisbos

• Mimes by Herodas, written in 300BC, talking about Olisbos

• Bronze and jade used in Ancient China

• Wood used in Ancient Rome

• Penance for medieval European lesbian activity

• Dildo Etymology origin

• Wiki page for The Choise of Valentines, a 1590s book about dildo use.

• Art of Japanese sex toys from the 1700-1800s

• Our previous link explaining the US Comstock laws is now receiving a 404 error, so here's the more dense wikipedia page about the Comstock laws.

• The history of borosilicate (pyrex-stye) glass

• [not an affiliate link] Examples of other mobility accessible sex toys

• Are Glass Toys Safe? by Glastoy

• Dangerous Lily's guide to wooden sex toys

• Is wood porous?

• Texas Dildo law : Penal Code 43.21