The Ultimate Power Tool: The Vibrator and Women's Pursuit for Sexual Satisfaction

Despite the vast array of historical research on American female sexuality, very little attention has been given to the vibrator’s role in this history. Other scholars have addressed the vibrator’s history; however, the depth of study is often limited, excluding the work of Rachel P. Maines, which focuses on the late nineteenth century. Using the evolution of the vibrator from its inception in the late nineteenth to its usage in the late twentieth century allows for a distinct and unique vi...