If you think sex was discovered in the 1960s, think again. It’s easy to assume that our ancestors were strict religious folk who would faint at the mere sight of a bare ankle, but in reality people have been looking for ways to get themselves off since the dawn of time.

Join us on a journey through time to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the history of sex toys...

The World’s First Dildo?

Archaeologists were digging through an ancient cave in Germany when they came across a pointed, 8-inch long object made out of siltstone. It was polished to perfection and looked remarkably like a penis.

This discovery, which is around 28,000 years old, could be the oldest dildo ever found. Similar objects made out of stone, bone and even teeth have also been discovered in caves among other essential items like sewing needles and combs.

We know that our old friends, the wine-drinking, philosophising, sex-positive, Ancient Greeks were no strangers to dildos.

Ancient playwright Aristophanes’ comedy Lysistrata, written in 411 BC, tells the story of women who attempt to end the Peloponnesian War by refusing to have sex until the men stop fighting.

The ladies talk openly about their sex toys: