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Dildos and Dongs
Although its exact origins are yet to be clarified by the archaeological community or sex historians, the trusty dildo is presumed to be the world's oldest adult sex toy. Most usually, though not always a phallic object (explicitly penis-shaped or a customised representative of the penis), it is thought that the dildo takes its name from either the Italian word diletto (delight!) or dil doul - an ancient term meaning ‘erect penis’. It has also been known in classical Greek as olisbos and godemiche. Regardless, there can be no dispute as to what use dildos were always intended for!
Whether used between couples in heterosexual, gay or Sapphic relationships, or as an aid to masturbation, the dildo is all about the inducement of orgasmic pleasure with its obvious purpose being vaginal penetration or anal penetration. One can only wonder how a willing recipient must have felt in the early days of the dildo, when it was made from wood, pottery or - the mind boggles - stone! (Other types were made from wax and leather, the latter still popular today). Incredibly, however, it was only around 60 years ago that dildos made of rubber began to make an appearance on what was then, in such sexually repressed times, a discreet underground market.
It was as late as the 1990s that dildos made of silicone rubber made a breakthrough in popularity. Continued success with dildos made of this silky material has seen prices drop and sales soar: we can certainly attest to that at naughtybitsandbobs.com - especially as our spectacular range of dildos and dongs is at huge savings on shop prices!
But what is the difference between a dildo and a dong? It's a blurred line, for sure, but the official explanation is that a dildo is a close approximation of a penis and has a base (often fashioned from the balls), whereas a dong is shaped like a phallic shaft but has no base. But hey, don't let it confuse you, as they are both joyfully effective in turning you on - and that’s really all that matters!
Take a look at the superb range of state-of-the-art dildos and dongs you can purchase at huge savings from naughtybitsandbobs.com: we are confident there will be plenty here to interest you and your partner, but please contact us if you need any more information. You can complete our online enquiry form or call us on 0800 051 7616.
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