Rachel Maines Biography

Rachel Maines is an American author and historian best known for her research and writing on the history of technology, particularly on the vibrator. She is the author of "The Technology of Orgasm: Hysteria, the Vibrator, and Women's Sexual Satisfaction," which explores the medical and cultural history of the vibrator and its use as a treatment for "female hysteria" in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is widely regarded as a groundbreaking work in the history of sexuality and gender studies. Maines has a Ph.D. in the history of science and technology from Cornell University and has taught at several universities in the United States and Europe. In addition to her work on the vibrator, she has written on topics such as the history of electricity and the relationship between technology and gender. Maines has received numerous awards for her work, including the Margaret W. Rossiter History of Women in Science Prize and the Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication. Beyond her academic career, Maines has also been involved in social and political activism. She has been a vocal advocate for women's reproductive rights. She has served on the board of Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes.

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