Online Sex MuseumsGood Vibrations Vibrator Museum Joani Blank, the founder of San Francisco's female-friendly sex shop Good Vibrations, is also a collector of antique vibrators. Over 20 years she has built up an extensive collection of buzzy things from the past, dating from the late 1800s up to the 1970s. The majority were considered to be health items, used by medical professionals to treat "hysteria". Even now vibrators aren't officially sold as sex toys - they're either "massagers" or "novelties". The Vibrator Museum website contains photos and very brief descriptions of each device. Occasionally the items are physically displayed at the Good Vibrations stores. Website: Good Vibrations Vibrator Museum Museum of Menstruation Artist Harry Finley first had the idea for a museum about menstruation while working as an art director in Germany. Intrigued by various historical advertisements for menstrual products, he decided to create the first museum devoted to the subject. With much difficulty - and a lot of incredulity from others - he set about collecting various items related to menstruation, such as pads, tampons, cups, menstrual aprons and special underpants, along with advertising and written material. Harry originally operated a physical exhibition of his collection in the basement of his house, but decided to move his museum online to save himself stress. He hopes one day to create a public museum for the collection. The Museum of Menstruation offers a variety of photos and scans, along with detailed articles on the topic. There's also some interesting letters and feedback pages. Website: Museum of Menstruation World History of Male Love This museum is part of a larger site celebrating the history of male homosexuality across all cultures. Aside from numerous articles and a bulletin board, this site features photos of homoerotic artwork, both ancient and modern. The museum section is divided according to culture - Greek, Roman, Islamic and so on. The galleries offer examples of drawings, paintings and sculpture depicting man-on-man love. Who knew that Leonardo da Vinci drew an angel with a raging erection? Website: World History of Male Love Museum AMEA / World Museum of Erotic Art Run by a group of Dutch artists, this website is a treasure trove of erotic painting, drawing and engraving. Artists featured include Paul-Emile Bécat, Félicien Rops and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, along with themed galleries such as "the use of candles in erotic art". The online collection isn't huge, but it's all pretty fascinating. The site also features message boards and member galleries. Website: World Museum of Erotic Art
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