30,000 BCE: Prehistoric Sex Toys

The first artificial phalluses—dildos—are far from a modern invention. In fact, the oldest known example dates back to around 30,000 BCE.

29,000 BCE

Paleolithic era. A stone phallus discovered in Germany in the Höhle Fels cave. Carved from fine-grained siltstone.

Neolithic

A limestone phallus, now in the Dorset County Museum.

12,000 BCE

Several stone phallic objects, some featuring piercings, scars, and tattoos.

6,000 – 4,000 BCE

A phallus carved from deer antler.

Neolithic

Carved from ivory. Found in modern-day France.