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Apr 2023
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The History of the Vibrator is Not What ...

Esme Louise James
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You've seen the Hollywood versions and probably heard the myths, but the real history of the vibrator is not what you think it is.  Join me today as we spread the good vibes and learn the truth about the origins of the world's most popular sex toys.

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