Is this Britain's oldest SEX TOY? 6.3 inch-long wooden artefact discovered at Roman Vindolanda may have been used as a 'sexual implement' 2,000 years ago, experts say

 

• The wooden artefact was discovered in 1992 at the Roman fort of Vindolanda
• It was found alongside shoes and tools, and initally thought to be a darning tool
• But new analysis suggests the 6.3 inch object was used as a sexual implement 

 

While sex toys are usually considered modern devices, a new study suggests that they may date back much further than we thought. 

 

Researchers have discovered a strange wooden artefact at the Roman fort of Vindolanda that they believe may have been used during sex. 

 

The object was found alongside dozens of shoes and dress accessories, which meant it was initially thought to be a darning tool. 

 

However, a new analysis suggests that the life-size object - measuring 6.3 inches long - was actually used as a sexual implement. 

 

Speaking to MailOnline, Dr Rob Collins, one of the authors of the study, said: 'If the object is a sex toy, we believe it could be the oldest example from Britain.'

 

 

Researchers have discovered a strange wooden artefact at the Roman fort of Vindolanda that they believe may have been used during sex

 

The object was found alongside dozens of shoes and dress accessories, which meant it was initally thought to be a darning tool. However, a new analysis suggests that the life-size object - measuring 6.3 inches long - was actually used as a sexual implement

 

 

 

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