Sexual techniques and performance
Most sexually vigorous Czarina
Most drastic sex aid
The Malays of Borneo, for instance, are reported in F. Henriques' "Love in Action" as perforating the penis with brass wire spread out at the ends soley to aid titillation of the vagina. Sometimes bamboo, ivory, or silver rods, with metal balls at the ends, can be used in the same way (Norman Haire, "The Encyclopaedia of Sex Practice").
Oldest sex aid
Clearly the ancient Romans did not have the opportunity to play around with electronic vibrators - but they had a variety of gadgets that have hardly been surpassed today. And even older peoples have used sex aid devices, e.g. dildoes.
Most sexually active Caesar
Most famous 18th-century sex-aid retailer
![]() There were actually two Mrs Phillipses in London, both claiming to be unique sex aid retailers. Here is an advertisement for one of them. |
First English account of the dildo in action
Nashe lived from 1567-1601: a detailed account, from this period, of a '{deviate" sexual act is very rare.
Most virgins deflowered in a year
Most sexually athletic in the West
| We have already mentioned some prodigious Western performers. To their names may be added Casanova ("Memoires") and Frank Harris ("My Life and Loves"). |
![]() The Italian adventurer, Casanova, lives up to his prodigious reputation. |

