Hallie Lieberman is a writer[1] and a sex and gender historian.[2] Her first book, Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy (2017)[3] traces the history of sex toys in the USA from the 1950s[4] to the present.[5] Lieberman teaches science and technology journalism at the Georgia Institute of Technology.[6]
While studying for her Masters in Advertising from the University of Texas, Austin,[6] Lieberman threw home "Passion Parties" in 2004-2005 wherein she sold sex toys that were, at the time, illegal in Texas.[7] Curious about the history of such legislation, Lieberman enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mass Communications Doctoral Program, and studied the history of sex toys for her PhD dissertation (2014).[8]
Significant findings
Lieberman disputes the theory that Victorian doctors used vibrators to cure women’s hysteria.[9] Lieberman traced the theory back to Rachel Maines’ The Technology of Orgasm, and while agreeing that sources do back up claims that Victorian doctors used vibrators to treat upwards of 300 different diseases (hysteria being one of them), none of the diseases were cured by vibrators. On this same note, Lieberman also argues that Victorian vibrators were penetrative in purpose, and did not appear to be targeting clitoris stimulation. As such, her findings showed these vibrators were used for men and women. As such, there is documentation of the vibrators being used to treat impotence in men due to documented rectal attachments. Lieberman found that the vibrators were more likely used for relief of menstrual cramps than for anything related to hysteria, and that this myth is primarily rooted in a sexual fantasy.[9] In 2018, with Eric Schatzberg, she published a further article challenging more of Maines' claims, in particular that massage to orgasm was ever a staple of medical practice.[10]
The earliest sex toys were made of bone, ivory, teeth and have been traced back 30,000 years.[11]
Lieberman also researches the double standards of legislation surrounding sex toy legislation. One of her studies highlighted that sex toys (which are mostly marketed to women and gay men) are illegal to sell in Alabama, and until 2008 they were illegal to sell in Texas whereas Viagra is covered by prescription and penis pumps are sold as medical devices.[9]
Lieberman's research also highlights notable inventors in the field. One of whom is Gosnell Duncan, who is paraplegic, and invented the silicone dildo to assist those with disabilities experience pleasure.
Recorded that in the 1800s in China, glass dildos were hollowed out and filled with warm liquids to simulate ejaculation.[11]
Analyzes the narratives around advertisements for sex toys. Lieberman traced that sex toys have symbolized radical gay sex and gay rights and also been marketed to further conservative values.[12]
References
^"Gefilte Fish Veracruzana: 'It's What Ashkenazi Jewish Mexicans Do' – Tablet Magazine". www.tabletmag.com. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^"This week's must-read books". New York Post. November 5, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^"Review | One woman's bold case for breaking the sex-toy taboo". Washington Post. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^"How one of America's greatest ventriloquists pioneered female-friendly sex toys". Quartzy. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^Orenstein, Peggy (February 6, 2018). "The Sex Toy Shops That Switched On a Feminist Revolution". The New York Times. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^ ab"A Crash Course On Sex (Toy) Ed with the Ultimate Sexpert". PAPER. February 23, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^"The Liberation of Sex Toys Has Never Been About Women". Bitch Media. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^ abc"From Ice Age dildos to VR, an academic explains the history and future of sex toys". The Verge. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^Lieberman, Hallie; Schatzberg, Eric (2018). "A failure of academic quality control: The Technology of Orgasm" (PDF). Journal of Positive Sexuality. 4 (2): 24–47. doi:10.51681/1.421. S2CID 52839516.
^ abBrown, Kristen V. "This 'dildographer' has made a career out of studying the history of sex toys". Splinter. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
^"How Sex Toys Revolutionized the Way We View Women's Pleasure". Broadly. September 27, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
External links
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August 21, 2023
hallie, lieberman, writer, gender, historian, first, book, buzz, stimulating, history, 2017, traces, history, toys, from, 1950s, present, lieberman, teaches, science, technology, journalism, georgia, institute, technology, contents, life, education, significan. Hallie Lieberman is a writer 1 and a sex and gender historian 2 Her first book Buzz The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy 2017 3 traces the history of sex toys in the USA from the 1950s 4 to the present 5 Lieberman teaches science and technology journalism at the Georgia Institute of Technology 6 Contents 1 Life and education 2 Significant findings 3 References 4 External linksLife and education EditWhile studying for her Masters in Advertising from the University of Texas Austin 6 Lieberman threw home Passion Parties in 2004 2005 wherein she sold sex toys that were at the time illegal in Texas 7 Curious about the history of such legislation Lieberman enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Madison s Mass Communications Doctoral Program and studied the history of sex toys for her PhD dissertation 2014 8 Significant findings EditLieberman disputes the theory that Victorian doctors used vibrators to cure women s hysteria 9 Lieberman traced the theory back to Rachel Maines The Technology of Orgasm and while agreeing that sources do back up claims that Victorian doctors used vibrators to treat upwards of 300 different diseases hysteria being one of them none of the diseases were cured by vibrators On this same note Lieberman also argues that Victorian vibrators were penetrative in purpose and did not appear to be targeting clitoris stimulation As such her findings showed these vibrators were used for men and women As such there is documentation of the vibrators being used to treat impotence in men due to documented rectal attachments Lieberman found that the vibrators were more likely used for relief of menstrual cramps than for anything related to hysteria and that this myth is primarily rooted in a sexual fantasy 9 In 2018 with Eric Schatzberg she published a further article challenging more of Maines claims in particular that massage to orgasm was ever a staple of medical practice 10 The earliest sex toys were made of bone ivory teeth and have been traced back 30 000 years 11 Lieberman also researches the double standards of legislation surrounding sex toy legislation One of her studies highlighted that sex toys which are mostly marketed to women and gay men are illegal to sell in Alabama and until 2008 they were illegal to sell in Texas whereas Viagra is covered by prescription and penis pumps are sold as medical devices 9 Lieberman s research also highlights notable inventors in the field One of whom is Gosnell Duncan who is paraplegic and invented the silicone dildo to assist those with disabilities experience pleasure Recorded that in the 1800s in China glass dildos were hollowed out and filled with warm liquids to simulate ejaculation 11 Analyzes the narratives around advertisements for sex toys Lieberman traced that sex toys have symbolized radical gay sex and gay rights and also been marketed to further conservative values 12 References Edit Gefilte Fish Veracruzana It s What Ashkenazi Jewish Mexicans Do Tablet Magazine www tabletmag com Retrieved July 26 2018 This week s must read books New York Post November 5 2017 Retrieved July 26 2018 Review One woman s bold case for breaking the sex toy taboo Washington Post Retrieved July 26 2018 How one of America s greatest ventriloquists pioneered female friendly sex toys Quartzy Retrieved July 26 2018 Orenstein Peggy February 6 2018 The Sex Toy Shops That Switched On a Feminist Revolution The New York Times Retrieved July 26 2018 a b A Crash Course On Sex Toy Ed with the Ultimate Sexpert PAPER February 23 2018 Retrieved July 26 2018 BUZZ by Hallie Lieberman Kirkus Reviews The Liberation of Sex Toys Has Never Been About Women Bitch Media Retrieved July 26 2018 a b c From Ice Age dildos to VR an academic explains the history and future of sex toys The Verge Retrieved July 26 2018 Lieberman Hallie Schatzberg Eric 2018 A failure of academic quality control The Technology of Orgasm PDF Journal of Positive Sexuality 4 2 24 47 doi 10 51681 1 421 S2CID 52839516 a b Brown Kristen V This dildographer has made a career out of studying the history of sex toys Splinter Retrieved July 26 2018 How Sex Toys Revolutionized the Way We View Women s Pleasure Broadly September 27 2017 Retrieved July 26 2018 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hallie Lieberman amp oldid 1143891619, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
