If you ask me, the 50′s and 60′s were home to some of the world’s greatest sex symbols of our time. Sure, the modern-day ladies of porn and adult magazines are hot and all, but in my humble opinion, they are nothing but second grade versions of the girls that started it all. When it comes to having sex appeal and inspiring generations, these girls managed to do what nobody else has accomplished thus far. Below, I’ll cover some of the most unforgettable sex icons of all time.
Marilyn Monroe – Despite years having gone by, Marilyn Monroe still stands strong as the number one sex icon of all time. Sure, there have been hundreds of wannabes, but there’s something to be said about her sultry voice and oozing sex appeal that still leave men begging for more. Given that she was selected as the cover girl for the very first issue of Playboy magazine, it’s no surprise that she was known to be shacking it up with everyone from Joe DiMaggio to the Kennedy brothers.
Brigitte Bardot – This Parisian beauty was considered by many to be one of the first real ‘sex kitten’. Starring in the popular And God Created Woman, the films sexual innuendos not only sparked controversy, but also inspired thousands of women to be comfortable in showcasing their own sexuality. Idealized by everyone from Bob Dylan to John Lennon, Bardot is still an inspiration to women everywhere.
Jayne Mansfield – One of the most memorable actresses of the 50s and 60s, Jayne Mansfield was as smart as she was beautiful. Capable of speaking five different languages and proficient in the violin and piano, her smarts never held her back from displaying her sex appeal in all its glory. Mansfield was one of the first actresses to ever appear nude on screen, resulting in a Playboy spread that is still deemed as one of the most popular issues in the magazine’s history.
Bettie Page – This Tennessee native started out as a model but quickly landed on the mainstream after posing for mail-order photography sessions. However, she was far from innocent. Often depicting scenes of bondage and sadomasochism, Page quickly became one of the number one pin-up girls of all time.