Male chastity belts: then and now (7 photos)

In the catalog of almost any company that produces "toys for adults", there are chastity belts. Usually we associate them with medieval ladies, but today, it turns out, they are willingly bought for themselves men.







Buyers are usually men who are well earn (the belt costs from $90) and... what is most unusual - they buy this accessory, which mechanically prevents genital sex, for myself. What could have led to this?



Possibly an antique chastity belt

A bit of history.

Such interesting devices, according to some scientists, have been used since ancient times, when they were put on slaves to avoid unwanted pregnancies. But in the Middle Ages, chastity belts were not meant to keep a jealous husband from worrying, but to protect the lady from violence. They were harsh and iron, rubbed the skin, not they gave her a normal wash and could bring the unfortunate woman to ulcers. Belt put on a woman when she left the house, and when she came home - filmed it.

By the way, a number of historians and researchers believe that belts fidelity appeared for the first time only in the 19th century and all the stories about how knights locked their wives in a barn lock - nothing more than a myth.



Victorian chastity belt for men

The Victorian era made its changes: now the belts were accessory for men too. Many researchers believe that this was led by the work of the Swiss physician Samuel Tissot "Masturbation, or Treatise on the ailments caused by masturbation. "In the 19th century, the work was translated into many languages and scholars have even confirmed the correctness of the treatise.



Chastity belt

Masturbation has been linked to mental illness teenagers were intimidated that it could lead not only to infertility, but even to death. Wealthy parents inflicted on unfortunate children psychological and physical injuries, putting on them belts with prongs, which dug into the skin when excited. In general, natural and the normal process was demonized as much as possible.



Modern chastity belt

Today's belts don't compare to torture devices 19 century. Firms that produce the device guarantee the safety and hygiene. The belt is trimmed with expensive wood or chrome. Some models can be controlled via the Internet and opened and closed electronic key.



What is it for today?

Manufacturers assure that this is not just fun for fetishists, but a solid and safe accessory for discreet men. IN in the face of increasing accusations over the past ten years about harassment at work, such a belt allows you to prevent any harassment, or problems at work and in the family due to false accusations.



Interestingly, sexologists believe that the chastity belt can also help rekindle the fire in a couple's relationship. But the device not suitable for everyone, it is important to understand and it is also important to pronounce it wearing, so that neither spouse feels embarrassed at such unusual innovations.