The "happy ring," also known as the "goat's eyelid,"was first introduced to the Mongol
Emperors by Tibetan
lamas in the thirteenth century. After a goat was killed its eyelids were removed together with
the eyelashes. First
they were put in quick-lime to dry; then they were steamed in a bamboo basket for not less
than twelve hours
-- this procedure was repeated several times. Once completed the process yielded a sex aid
that could be tied
round the penis (jade-stem) prior to coitus. The goat's eyelashes were supposed to give the
woman a pleasant
tickling sensation. Modern versions of the "goat's eyelid"- usually made of plastic-can be found
in sex aid shops
in this country and elsewhere.