I have had my share of mortifying moments in life, but nothing comes close to that one day when my mom opened up one of my delivery packages, held up two vibrators in each hand, and asked me what she was looking at. Let's just say that my attempts at telling her they were massagers went in vain because curiosity got the best of her as soon as she read the instruction manuals. Over horrified expressions and constant questions like, "DO YOU REALLY USE THESE??" I gave up and told her it wasn't that big a deal. It didn't help because it horrified her even further, but it begs the question, Why is self-pleasure among women frowned upon so much? 

via GIPHY Over the years, sex toys have been a big point of debate. While using them is considered taboo and extremely "unladylike," can you blame women for resorting to vibrators when most of them live extremely unfulfilled sex lives? Couple that with the lack of sex education which leads to partners undermining their SO's needs in bed and leaving them high and dry. As one of my friends puts it, "Vibrator >>>> sex (at times) because that's the only way pleasure is guaranteed lol." And she isn't wrong because the statistics just reaffirm that. According to a survey carried out by the Journal Of Sex and Marital Therapy in 2022, only 18.4% of women have achieved orgasm due to intercourse, and 65% of cis het women have achieved orgasm during sexual activity (as compared to 95% of men who have) and the saddest part, 59% of women have faked an orgasm (consider it an ego massage for their partner). With disturbingly low numbers, women are taking pleasure into their own hands. Because who knows your body better than you yourself?  Before we get into the middle of it, it's extremely important to take into account the history of the industrious vibrator. ALL ABOUT THE GOOD VIBRATIONS Contrary to popular belief, sex toys are not a new-age phenomena that came into being in the late 20th century. No sir, sex toys have been around for millennia and date back to the time of Neandarthals in 29,000 BC when they started carving rocks into phallic shapes. While the reasoning behind this is unknown, the rocks left little to imagination and it is safe to say that they paved the way for the sex toy industry which is raking in billions now. Now when it comes to vibrators, it's a whole different ballgame. While a lot of theories suggest that it was Queen Cleopatra who came up with the first vibrator which she designed using a gourd filled with bees (eeks), there is no evidence to support these claims. Other theories suggest that unhinged Greek physicians assumed that the uterus moved around in a woman's body causing hysteria and aggression (just plain ol' sexual repression), it is only in the 1800s that the first prototype of the vibrator came into being. Marketed as a 'blood circulator', the "Pulsocon" guaranteed quick pain relief. Over the years, the vibrators of yore have gone through various transformations and been marketed under various guises, ranging from massagers to pain relievers. It wasn't until the late 1950s that vibrators started retailing for their real purpose. While there is still a lot of stigma associated with sex toys, there is no denying that more and more women are embracing the idea of self-love all thanks to them. WHAT IS A VIBRATOR? Now that we have spoken at length about the history of vibrators, there are still some innocent souls out there who are in the dark about what they truly are and what their purpose is. Simply put, vibrators are sex toys or electric devices that can be used on the erongeous zones to sexually stimulate the body. If you need it to be simplified further, think of it as your ticket to destressing. Vibrators can be used by individuals or couples to spice up their me-time and/or increase sexual pleasure. The versatile sex toy can be used on multiple parts of the body including, genitalia, the breasts and even on the ears (super interesting). While masturbation can be purely acoustic (just using your fingers), the usage of vibrators can increase sexual pleasure, since they make the job easier. BENEFITS OF USING A VIBRATOR While we can wax eloquent on why the usage of sex toys like vibrators is extremely good for you, they actually come with a myriad of mental and physical health benefits.  1. You know those nights when counting sheep just doesn't work for you, a quick round with your trusty toy could be just what you need. Studies show that 47% of people who masturbate at night with a vibrator get a good night's rest. And we aren't just quoting BS. Climaxing leads to the production of the sleep-inducing hormone, prolactin which ensures that you sleep well. 2. Prolactin isn't the only hormone released during a climax. Oxytocin and serotonin, the 'feel-good' hormones are also released during the climax and known to aid happy thoughts. A study conducted by the University of Rome Tor Vergata revealed that people who were sexually active and using vibrators during the lockdown showed lesser signs of anxiety and depression as compared to others. 3. Hate going to the gym? Then masturbation could be the alternative workout for you. While it is a given that taking care of your heart by adjusting your lifestyle is more beneficial than masturbating, research shows that orgasms help keep the heart healthy and are equal to walking o a treadmill at the speed of 1.71mph with a 10% gradient. 4. Your vagina will thank you if you maintain a healthy sex life, albeit by yourself. Over time, vaginas undergo a multitude of changes from reduced elasticity to dryness. With regular sexual activity, your coochie continues to naturally lube itself up and makes sex pleasurable even when you are in your cougar era. 5. I for one, pop Meftal Spas like candy when I am on my period and I think women collectively around the world agree with me when I say that periods suck. The cramps, the irritation, the emotional highs and lows are all extremely tough to deal with but masturbation makes it a tad bit easier. A study conducted by the sex toy brand, Womanizer showed some interesting results when they asked women to swap their pain meds with masturbation (aided or unaided). 70% of the women reported back to say that masturbation helped relieve their pain and a whooping 90% said that they would recommend the trick to a friend.  6. Why settle for the same old vanilla sex/

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