Once upon a time, there was a girl who was curious to know how the word ‘dildo’ came into being. She heard everywhere that dildos were in existence for a long time now, but never did she think about where the word itself came from. After doing some research online, she found a fascinating story behind what could be the root cause of the word.
First of all, according to linguistic scholars the modern term ‘dildo’ could be of Italian origin and can be derived from the 16th century expression ‘dildare’, from Proto-Italian ‘dildare’ which eventually made its way to English language as ‘dildo’. A few linguistic experts conjecture that the word is related to the Latin word ‘dilitare’, which means ‘to fascinate’. Fascinating right?
The curious girl went on to learn more about the actual origin of the term. She stumbled upon historical references of the 16th century, some of which used the word ‘dildo’as a term for an artificial male procreation device or penis. It was used for women who couldn’t have any children and hence were often prescribed with the idea of ‘dildo’ as a substitute.It was also used in the fields of medicine, as physicians used to prescribe ‘dildo therapy’.
In its more recent past, the word ‘dildo’ has come to be used to refer to sex toys that are a non-living replica of a penis for sexual stimulation. It was actually the modern sexual revolution of the 1960s which popularised the word and made it an even more integral part of the English language.
The curious girl also came to understand why ‘dildo’ is even a popular word to this day. Besides serving as a great sex dolls toy, ‘dildo’ has also been used to convey excitement, joy towards life. It is used widely in contemporary pop culture and is often used as a slang term in many different contexts.
Little did the curious girl know that the word ‘dildo’ had such a colourful and interesting history. But she felt happy to find out how thought-provoking and complex the term was, and why it has been used all around the world over millennia.
In addition to this, it was observed that the word ‘dildo’ even now continues to be widely used in certain prevailing culture. From being used as a metaphor for often ridiculous situations to being used in a playful manner just to break the monotony, and even as a powerful sexual tool- the word ‘dildo’ is very much alive and kicking!
Moving on the curiosity of the curious girl unfolded another amazing fact. Studies conducted over the years have shown clues of the word ‘dildo’ being used in ancient civilizations as far back as 4,000 years. It was found engraved in pottery stickers in ancient Greece, as well as references in certain Hindu scriptures. This suggest that the concept of ‘dildo’ was known way before the 16th century and has been around for millennia.
Another interesting aspect that the girl could ascertain was that the concept of ‘dildo’ has evolved drastically over the centuries. In the 16th century, it was used as a form of therapy, in the 1960s it was used as a sexual tool, and today it has become a popular companion for both men and women around the world.
The girl felt so enlightened to know all the facts about the word ‘dildo’. She also now had a better understanding of its evolution over time and felt that it was fascinating how something harmless and simple initially, had become a significant part of pop culture.
Moreover, through her research the girl was also able to appreciate that the concept of ‘dildo’ wasn’t just limited to one culture but was known in many ancient civilizations around the world. This made her realise the power of the word- that it can be used to arouse, to bring pleasure and pleasure, as well as to restore and relax. Overall the girl truly enjoyed discovering the mysterious and amazing history behind this incredible word.