Vibrators may be beneficial for women's health, according to a study which poses the question of whether it is time for physicians to start prescribing the devices as treatments. The stigma associated with the use of vibrators and other sex toys is beginning to fade, although for many people they still remain taboo. But research has revealed that their use could provide a variety of potential health benefits. In the study, lead author Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya from Cedar-Sinai Medical Center and colleagues reviewed the current literature on this topic. The results of this investigation were presented Friday at the American Urological Association's 2022 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Stock image showing a vibrator. Vibrators may be beneficial for women’s health, according to a study that reviewed several scientific papers. IStock "As a urogynecologist I spend my time discussing with women their genital and sexual health," Dubinskaya told Newsweek. "It is often shared that no medical professional ever spoke to them [...]