Rectal Dilators & The Fun They Brought In The Late 1800s
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Rectal Dilators & The Fun They Brought In The Late 1800s

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, there was a growing interest in the medical community in treating rectal and pelvic disorders using mechanical devices. This era saw the development and marketing of various rectal dilators, including Young’s Self-Retaining Rectal Dilators, which claimed to alleviate symptoms associated with hemorrhoids and constipation.