From ancient Egyptian fertility sculptures to Peruvian ceramics to historical medical instruments, objects in our collection reveal how societies have understood and navigated sex across cultures for more than two millennia. Our artifacts collection also includes personal and novelty items such as erotic playing cards, salt and pepper shakers, sex toys, and board games, offering a unique window into the social, scientific, and cultural forces that have shaped human sexuality.
Artifacts
Selections of artifacts from our collections
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