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Aristophanes’s play Lysistrata 11 from 411 BC was the first record that hints that men were replaced with phallic devices and the olisboi were used for masturbation. Others posit that the female figure may be a hetaera or prone (prostitute) with an olisbos, an artificial phallus. But, although the Egyptians manufactured similarly shaped objects, there is nothing to indicate that they were ever used for anything but votive gifts 6.

This is because the lining of the anus is thin and can easily be damaged, which makes it more vulnerable to infection. Find out about the risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from different sexual activities. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy &amp