A Reader Writes… “Hi Richard – I have really enjoyed your blog and want to say thanks. I have a question for you, why do some vibrators have smiley faces on them? I have search the web looking for an answer and I have read that it is due to a custom in the Orient that is was unlucky for a woman to make love to anything that didn’t have a face for it would ruin her for orgasm and deliver her infertile…
“But the source never referenced anything to support this. I wonder if this is true? Also why are there so many vibes and such in the shapes of animals or critters? I look forward to your response – maybe a post on your wonderful blog? Cheers!”
[Blush] Thank you for your pertinent and observant question.
Yes, many sex toys do have little faces on them, but I’m not entirely sure why.
I thought it was because it was something to do with penile vibrators being illegal in Japan unless they’re toy-like novelties, and having a little face on the end of the shaft was a good way to achieve this.
Like your fertility story, I’m not sure if that’s entirely correct either.
I will endeavour to find out… And if anyone else knows for sure, do tell!
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