During the Victorian era, media often conveyed messages about sexuality in subtle, hidden ways, such as advertising vibrators for medical reasons. This was primarily driven by ________.

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During the Victorian era, strict social norms and religious censorship heavily influenced what could be publicly discussed or advertised, including topics related to sexuality. This led to the subtle and coded ways of addressing or selling products related to sexual health or pleasure, such as advertising vibrators as medical devices to circumvent the conservative societal norms.

During the Victorian Era, Media Often Conveyed Messages About Sexuality