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| A '''Sybian''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|ɪ|b|i|ən}}), or '''Sybian saddle''', is a type of ] device, consisting of a hollow ]-like seat containing two ], motor speed controller boards, gearing, pulleys, and a platform on cranked axles such that a ridge on the top of the unit can be made to vibrate through a range of speeds as set using a wired external hand controller, and an upward-pointing shaft set on an angle through the ridge can be made to rotate at speeds of up to several hundred ], again by use of the wired remote control. Flexible molded attachments are usually supplied, fitting over the vibrating ridge and shaft which mostly have integrated ]s on their top. In use, the rider inserts the dildo into a ] for internal stimulation while applying pressure on the vibrating ridge with their external erogenous parts.<ref>{{cite journal | last = Marton | first = A | year = 1992 | journal = Regardie's Magazine | title = The business of sex | location = Washington D.C. | volume = 12 | issue = 7 | page = 36 }}</ref> | |||
| A '''Sybian''' is a device used mostly by ] for ] purposes and ]. It consists of a ]-like seat containing an ] connected to a rod that protrudes from a hole in the center. Various ] objects, like ]s, ]s, and nubs can be attached to the rod. The Sybian is designed to vibrate when used, while its attachments rotate. This vibration stimulates the ], while the rotation (in a circular motion) stimulates the ]. The intensity of either of these actions can be increased or decreased via a control box attached to the Sybian's base via a cord. The combination of the different stimuli can presumably produce more intense ]s than the user might otherwise be able to experience via ] or other ]. | |||
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==Development== | ||
| According to its inventor, ], the Sybian was first conceived in the 1970s and developed in 1983. A prototype was built in 1985 from ] mounted on a wooden frame with a ] projecting through an opening inside the housing; a second prototype became the basis for current production models.<ref name="sybianhistory">{{cite web |url=http://www.sybian.com/sybian/history.html |title=Sybian for Sexual Gratification - History |author=Dave Lampert |access-date=25 September 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823132305/https://www.sybian.com/sybian/history.html |archive-date=23 August 2013 }}</ref> | |||
| The Sybian's creation is credited to ]. Lampert stated that he had the idea for this device since the 1970s. First, it was just a concept in his mind and mainly thought on why it was not created and sold. Lampert attempted to contact two specialists and an engineer in ], but nothing came of it at this time. {{ref|Sybianhistory1}} | |||
| Lampert and his team initially called the device ''Master Better'', shortened to "MB", for about four years before selecting a new name for it. The prefix ''syb'' in Sybian was derived from ], an ] city in southern ] which was associated with luxurious living.<ref name="sybianhistory" /> It is currently manufactured by ] in ].{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} | |||
| Lampert took up the idea again in ], when he introduced it to a female physician, who encouraged Lampert to explore the idea further. This prompted Lampert to travel to the Midwestern ] that summer. Lampert visited adult book stores and retailers. Based on his research, Lampert found that no device similar to the Sybian had been made. This prompted Lampert to look more seriously into creating the device. {{ref|Sybianhistory2}} | |||
| From research and experience, Lampert theorized that the ] position during intercourse works best for female orgasm and that stimulation is enhanced when the penis remains fully inserted and the female partner rocks her pelvis forward and backward, making contact with the sensitive ] located on the front wall of the vagina. | |||
| A year and a half were spent compiling more research in the field of ] and sexual counselling. The research was mostly conducted by reading books on current research of sex and sexual counselling and trying to find people who could help the team, including engineers. As in ], the engineers still couldn't help in the creation of the device. {{ref|Sybianhistory3}} | |||
| In 2016, Lampert was honored with an ] for his invention.<ref name="Manning20170524" /> He died in July 2021 at the age of 90.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Dickson |first=E. J. |date=2021-07-09 |title=Dave Lampert, Inventor of the Sybian Sex Aid, Dead at 90 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dave-lampert-sybian-sex-aid-1195220/ |access-date=2021-07-10 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| Lampert explained to '']'' magazine reporter Jessica West on where he got the idea for the Sybian: "Over the years, I kept hearing the same complaints from women I met in my dance instruction classes. They were sexually frustrated. Their partners could not, or would not, satisfy them. Some said their husbands had erectile problems due to ill health, age, or indifference. Some of these women confided that they had never experienced an orgasm. That struck me as tragic. I personally could never enjoy sex if the woman is not satisfied." {{ref|Penthouse}} | |||
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==Specifications== | ||
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| A prototype Sybian was built in ]. It was made from ] mounted on a wooden frame. Incidentally, the machine shop that built the prototype wasn't told what they were building. Vibration was achieved by placing a ] through an opening inside the housing. Sybians today are modelled from a second prototype made soon after the first. The second prototype is 24 ] long (60 cm) and it weighs 51 ] (23 kg). The controls that the user manipulated to regulate the speed were built into it, along with handles for the user to hold on to. | |||
| The Sybian typically weighs around {{convert|22|lb|kg|0|abbr=off}}, and usually measures {{convert|13.25|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} wide, {{convert|12.5|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} long, and {{convert|8.5|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} tall excluding the rubber attachment with an {{convert|8|ft|m|1|adj=on}} power cord. The unit is designed to work with or without a penetration attachment. When in operation, the Sybian distributes vibrations externally along the user's pelvic floor, including ], the ] to their ] and cavity of the ]. The optional penetration attachments rotate using a 20:1 ] ] providing {{convert|.034|hp|W|0|abbr=on}} that can vary from 0 to 120 ] and vibration is produced using a {{convert|.059|hp|W|0|abbr=on}} ] that may be controlled from 0 to 6500 rpm. Power and vibration/rotation are controlled with a remote control. The Sybian can hold over {{convert|1000|lb|kg|abbr=on}} of weight. It has a padded ] cover. The casing has built-in finger grips for carrying.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sybian.com/sybian |title=Sybian – Sexual Stimulation & Gratification Device |access-date=2008-04-17 |publisher=Sybian |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807085053/https://www.sybian.com/sybian/ |archive-date=7 August 2013 }}</ref> | |||
| == Choice of a name == | |||
| Lampert and his team initially called the device ''Master Better'', shortened to "MB". The word Master Better is a ] on the word ]. This name was used for about four years, but Lampert decided that a better name must be chosen. The device was later renamed the Sybian. The prefix ''syb'' was derived from ], an ] city in southern ] known as a center of luxurious living. The makers of the Sybian call Sybian users "Sybarites" — the name given to the denizens of the ancient city, which has survived to modern times as meaning a person who likes luxurious items. {{ref|Sybianhistory4}} | |||
| Generally, the user of the Sybian straddles the machine and administers the dildo attachment, inserting it into the vagina or the anus. The vibration and rotation can be controlled by separate on/off switches and two rotary controls. The Sybian is typically sold with multiple attachments of varying sizes made from ] in various shapes. | |||
| == How to use == | |||
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| The user of the Sybian (called a rider) straddles the machine. To perform this, the rider needs to insert the attachment (shaft) into their ], causing penetration. To control the speed and level of vibration, the rider uses an attached remote. | |||
| ==Publicity== | |||
| There are two switches: the left switch controls the rotation speed of nub and the right switch controls the vibration speed of the nub. The vibration and the rotation can also be controlled by separated on and off switches. This allows the rider to be in control on how fast or slow each feature goes, or even the choice to have one or both features going at the same time. | |||
| After its release in 1987, the Sybian was featured on the cover of that December's issue of '']''.<ref>{{citation | last = West | first = J | year = 1987 | work = ] | title = Sybian: Plug into the Ultimate Joy Ride| page = 19 | url = http://allsafesex.com/}}</ref><ref name=Manning20170524 /> It made its first pornographic video appearance in ''Orgasmatic'' (1998), which received an ] nomination for "most outrageous sex scene" for Ruby the Original's performance with the device.<ref name=Manning20170524>{{Cite web |title=30 Years Of Orgasms: Why The Sybian Remains The Cadillac Of Sex Toys |url=https://www.vocativ.com/418151/30-years-of-sybian/index.html |website=] |date=May 24, 2017 |access-date=September 17, 2021 |last=Manning |first=Allee |archive-date=September 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917190605/https://www.vocativ.com/418151/30-years-of-sybian/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
| Although the Sybian was featured in many pornographic video productions beginning in the early 2000s, primarily on the Internet, the device came to prominence on '']'' after that show's switch to ].<ref>{{citation | last = Hessel | first = E | date = 2006-11-27 | work = ] | title = Dethroned| volume = 178 | issue = 11 | page = 50}}</ref> | |||
| === Attachments === | |||
| The Sybian allows users to choose attachments that will suit their needs. These attachments are mostly ] and shaped like ]. They range in size from small to very large. When buying the machine, users receive four attachments, and instructions on how to attach them to the Sybian. ] of attachments prior to use is a recommended, but not required. The attachments are easily washed with ]. | |||
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| == Specifications == | |||
| The Sybian has a ] of 22 ] (10 kg), and it measures 13.25 ] ], 12.5 inches ] (33.5 x 31.5 cm). From the bottom of the base to the top cover, it is 8.5 inches tall (21.5 cm). It is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) from the top of the pad to the tip of the rubber attachment, thus having a height of 10 inches (25 cm) overall. The rotation is controlled by a 20:1 ] ] with the speed at 1/29 ]. The rotation can range from 0 to 120 ]. The vibration uses a 1/17th HP ] that may be controlled from 0 to 6500 RPM. (Note: both of these motors are manufactured by ]). The On and Off switches are located on a remote, which the rider or her partner can control. This remote is also where the knobs to control the vibration and rotation are located. Each side can be control independently. | |||
| The Sybian includes an 8 ] long (2.5 m) power cord. The Sybian can be used in both commonly used ]: 110/120 and 220/240 VAC. The Sybian is able to hold over 1000 pounds of weight or pressure. The padded cover, which is made out of ], can be cleaned with a decent cleaning agent. The casing also has built in finger grips, so that the user or their partner can carry the Sybian with ease. {{ref|specs}} | |||
| == Pros and cons == | |||
| The makers of the Sybian have listed a few things people might like and dislike about the Sybian. Some of the positives include the quality of the construction of the device, the ability to control the speed and vibration of the attachments and the availability of the attachments to suit individual preferences. Non-technical positives include the documentation of the device. It was featured in ''Penthouse'' magazine once it was released, causing rave reviews of the people who rode it. The Sybian is also lauded by women who rode it, since the machine satisfies their need to achieve an orgasm when the male partner is away or not capable to perform sexual intercourse. | |||
| However, the makers also list a few drawbacks of the machine. The major one is the cost of the machine. To own a Sybian, an investment of some ] $1345 is required. Though the weight of the machine is only 22 pounds (10 kg), some women might not be able to lift and carry the device. Some women riders do not wish to ride it since they might be intimidated by the machine and at what it can do. {{ref|Toyslove}} The Sybian should not be used by women who have the following conditions: ], a ] condition and if an ] is in place. If the woman has other medical conditions, she must seek approval of a physician before she can use the Sybian. {{ref|Sybianwarning}} | |||
| === Concerns === | |||
| On the onset of the idea process, Lampert and his team have thought that what they were doing could be deemed ]. If that was the case, then the makers would have to stop. Because of this feeling, every time they mentioned the idea, this feeling was felt by their prospective clients. However, once they realized it was dealing with the topic of ], their attitude was changed, which caused their reception to change for the better. {{ref|Sybianhistory5}} | |||
| With the growing concern of the rise of ] (STI), Lampert and his company, Abco Research Associated, suggested that the Sybian must be used safely and correctly to prevent the spread of STIs. There were some business that were renting machines to women, due to the high cost of owning a machine. However, they have stopped renting them due to the liability of lawsuits if a rider gets infected with a disease or infection. {{ref|Werentsybians}} | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| # {{Note|Sybianhistory1}} - History of the Sybian device | |||
| # {{Note|Sybianhistory2}} - History of the Sybian device | |||
| # {{Note|Sybianhistory3}} - History of the Sybian device | |||
| # {{Note|Penthouse}} - Penthouse magazine article on the Sybian | |||
| # {{Note|Sybianhistory4}} - History of the Sybian device | |||
| # {{Note|specs}} - Toyslove.com specs on the Sybian | |||
| # {{Note|Toyslove}} - Toyslove.com article on the Sybian | |||
| # {{Note|Sybianwarning}} - Medical warning issued by the Sybian makers | |||
| # {{Note|Sybianhistory5}} - History of the Sybian device | |||
| # {{Note|Werentsybians}} - Press release by Werentsybians.com | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 14 December 2024
Not to be confused with the smartphone operating system Symbian. Sex toy for women
A Sybian (/ˈsɪbiən/), or Sybian saddle, is a type of masturbation device, consisting of a hollow saddle-like seat containing two electric motors, motor speed controller boards, gearing, pulleys, and a platform on cranked axles such that a ridge on the top of the unit can be made to vibrate through a range of speeds as set using a wired external hand controller, and an upward-pointing shaft set on an angle through the ridge can be made to rotate at speeds of up to several hundred revolutions per minute, again by use of the wired remote control. Flexible molded attachments are usually supplied, fitting over the vibrating ridge and shaft which mostly have integrated dildos on their top. In use, the rider inserts the dildo into a body orifice for internal stimulation while applying pressure on the vibrating ridge with their external erogenous parts.
Development
According to its inventor, Dave Lampert, the Sybian was first conceived in the 1970s and developed in 1983. A prototype was built in 1985 from sheet metal mounted on a wooden frame with a vibrator projecting through an opening inside the housing; a second prototype became the basis for current production models.
Lampert and his team initially called the device Master Better, shortened to "MB", for about four years before selecting a new name for it. The prefix syb in Sybian was derived from Sybaris, an Ancient Greek city in southern Italy which was associated with luxurious living. It is currently manufactured by Abco Research Associates in Monticello, Illinois.
From research and experience, Lampert theorized that the woman on top position during intercourse works best for female orgasm and that stimulation is enhanced when the penis remains fully inserted and the female partner rocks her pelvis forward and backward, making contact with the sensitive G-spot located on the front wall of the vagina.
In 2016, Lampert was honored with an AVN lifetime achievement award for his invention. He died in July 2021 at the age of 90.
Specifications
The Sybian typically weighs around 22 pounds (10 kilograms), and usually measures 13.25 in (33.7 cm) wide, 12.5 in (31.8 cm) long, and 8.5 in (21.6 cm) tall excluding the rubber attachment with an 8-foot (2.4 m) power cord. The unit is designed to work with or without a penetration attachment. When in operation, the Sybian distributes vibrations externally along the user's pelvic floor, including clitoral glans, the introitus to their vagina and cavity of the anus. The optional penetration attachments rotate using a 20:1 ratio gear motor providing .034 hp (25 W) that can vary from 0 to 120 rpm and vibration is produced using a .059 hp (44 W) electric motor that may be controlled from 0 to 6500 rpm. Power and vibration/rotation are controlled with a remote control. The Sybian can hold over 1,000 lb (450 kg) of weight. It has a padded naugahyde cover. The casing has built-in finger grips for carrying.
Generally, the user of the Sybian straddles the machine and administers the dildo attachment, inserting it into the vagina or the anus. The vibration and rotation can be controlled by separate on/off switches and two rotary controls. The Sybian is typically sold with multiple attachments of varying sizes made from synthetic rubber in various shapes.
Publicity
After its release in 1987, the Sybian was featured on the cover of that December's issue of Penthouse Forum. It made its first pornographic video appearance in Orgasmatic (1998), which received an AVN award nomination for "most outrageous sex scene" for Ruby the Original's performance with the device.
Although the Sybian was featured in many pornographic video productions beginning in the early 2000s, primarily on the Internet, the device came to prominence on The Howard Stern Show after that show's switch to Sirius Satellite Radio.
References
- Marton, A (1992). "The business of sex". Regardie's Magazine. 12 (7). Washington D.C.: 36.
- ^ Dave Lampert. "Sybian for Sexual Gratification - History". Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
- ^ Manning, Allee (May 24, 2017). "30 Years Of Orgasms: Why The Sybian Remains The Cadillac Of Sex Toys". Vocativ. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- Dickson, E. J. (2021-07-09). "Dave Lampert, Inventor of the Sybian Sex Aid, Dead at 90". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- "Sybian – Sexual Stimulation & Gratification Device". Sybian. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- West, J (1987), "Sybian: Plug into the Ultimate Joy Ride", Penthouse Forum, p. 19
- Hessel, E (2006-11-27), "Dethroned", Forbes, vol. 178, no. 11, p. 50
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