“Hillbilly toothpick” is the term used for penile bones that have been removed and used for toothpicks or decoration (mostly on baseball and cowboy hats). These are usually the penile bones of raccoons. They are not widely used for toothpicks anymore, but this form of utilization of the penis bone can still be seen adorning people’s hats.
Sound crazy? Well, I guess that depends on your point of view. What exactly are the bones of the penis? That’s a better question: the penile bones are the bones found in most mammals to help them create an erection. There is also a female version, which is called the clitoral bone. In fact, all primates except humans have a penile bone.
This is good to know, as it means that foreplay and “oral” sex play a larger role in sexuality in humans than in all other primates and most other mammals. Since a bone is not used for the male or female of the human species (to get a penile or clitoral erection), that means we rely on the most intimate foreplay and even oral sex to stimulate our partners to that they swell sexually. It is one aspect that differentiates human beings from our ape brothers and sisters.
Nature’s penis bones come in all shapes and sizes. Some are only an inch long, while others can be up to two feet long. Some are “S” shaped while others are “L” shaped.
While penis bones are still used today to decorate clothing, their use as “toothpicks”, at least in Westernized countries, has largely stopped. However, they are still used today as toothpicks in other parts of the world. These bones are usually very strong and can be sharpened to make strong, strong, durable toothpicks.
In earlier times, around the world, there is evidence that such “toothpicks” were commonly used. Evidence from Europe to Asia to the Americas attests to this fact.
The bones of the penis also have (and had) more important uses throughout the history of humanity. Again, some cultures still use them to this day for various tools and implements. An ancient and common use was to use bones as sewing needles. Because they are very strong and tough, with a slight degree of flexibility, they can be sharpened to make excellent sewing needles. What’s even more amazing is that some penile bones automatically come with a needle “eye”. Penile bones with such “eyes” are used to anchor muscles, ligaments, or tendons in the penis.
Similarly, they have been (and are) used for “knitting” needles and are also useful adjuncts for various shapes and types of knitting. They have also been used in various forms of machinery and mechanical devices over the years, no doubt due to their strength. Think about it, instead of having to find some iron ore and smelt it down and then work it into a metal object, such bones could be used instead. After all, they are plentiful, high in tensile strength, and fairly easy to mold into useful tools/objects.
Another popular (and still not uncommon) use for such bones was/is to use them as fishing hooks. “S” shaped bones work best for fishing hooks. They can be sharpened and enhanced by creating “barbs” by making shallow angular (inverted) cuts into the bone and then raising these areas so that they protrude. The larger penile bones are used to catch larger fish.
Penile bones have also been commonly (and still are) used for hunting implements (such as spearheads and daggers) and weapons. They can also be used to make sharp and deadly blades.
Body modification has and continues to be a popular use for such bones. They are used as decoration on the ears, hair, nose and lips, and are still popular in some parts of the world. A favorite among some people is to use them as methods of “piercing” or penis modification. Bones are worked through the penis to make it more attractive and cosmetically interesting. It is believed that such bones can amplify a man’s sexuality and make him a stronger and more animalistic lover. The rarest and most desirable bones are especially sought after in these cases and can transform an average man into the “catch” of the tribe.
With people concerned about the state of the world; With visions of impending wars, lawlessness, riots, and riots just around the corner, it would be wise to consider the usefulness of such bones. Clearly, over the centuries, they have helped feed, clothe, and protect humanity. Its value as a means of self-sufficiency and survival must not be belittled, ignored or forgotten.