Wooden object nearly 2,000 years old suggests Romans used sex toys, study says

2,000-year-old wooden artifact suggests Romans used sex toys, archaeologists say

Originally, the penis-shaped object found in 1992 was recorded as being a darning tool, until a study published on Sunday offered other potential uses.

Wooden phallus found in Roman fort may be 1,800-year-old sex toy

Fresh analysis of the phallus has suggested that it was not used for darning, as originally thought - but may have been either a dildo or a totem of good luck.

Wooden Phallus Suggests Romans Used Sex Toys, Archaeologists Say

A 2,000-year-old phallus-shaped wooden object unearthed in 1992 is now believed to be evidence that Romans used sex toys, archaeologists say.

‘Ah Yes, This Is a Dick’: Archaeologists May Have Found the First Roman Dildo

But the Ancient Romans loved phalluses so much that experts can’t say for sure how it was actually used.

‘First Roman dildo’ discovery shocks archaeologists: ‘Exciting and intriguing’

UK archaeologists have postulated that a 2,000-year-old "sewing tool" could potentially be the only known life-size Roman dildo.

Roman sex toy discovered after experts re-examine 2,000-year-old wooden phallus found near Hadrian's Wall

An archaeologist who analysed the phallus said it's nice to think Romans stationed near Hadrian's Wall were having fun "and it's not all dangerous barbarians or boredom while on patrol".