When were vibrators invented?

The first vibrator was invented in 1869 by Dr. George Taylor, who called it the "Manipulator." It was a steam-powered engine designed for clinical use to massage vulvas to treat "hysteria" among women 1 2.

By the 1880s, battery-powered vibrators became available, and in the early 20th century, they were among the first household appliances to go electric 1 3.