THIS EPISODE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!

Christi is joined by Mindy on this episode and the two enjoy a frank discussion about hysteria in the Victorian era, a fake condition for which 75% of women sought treatment. Listen in to find out exactly why!

Topics discussed include: causes; wandering womb theory; the exhaustive list of symptoms; treatments which included leeches (yes, leeches), aromatherapy, marriage (yes, marriage), sexual intercourse, abstinence, hydrotherapy, and pelvic massage; things that made us go hmmmmm!

Learn why this fake disease was the catalyst for the invention of vibrators.