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Was there an awkward period of time when it become known that "hysteria" was just sexual dissatisfaction, where a bunch of women who had been treated for hysteria suddenly found out they were just masturbating? If so, how did the people involved react? NSFW

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Was there an awkward period of time when it become known that "hysteria" was just sexual dissatisfaction, where a bunch of women who had been treated for hysteria suddenly found out they were just masturbating? If so, how did the people involved react? NSFW

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Did the rich of ancient Rome ever have any need to influence the public opinion of the poor?

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Are there any first-hand accounts of people being disturbed by the new evidence of heliocentrism?

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Was there an awkward period of time when it become known that "hysteria" was just sexual dissatisfaction, where a bunch of women who had been treated for hysteria suddenly found out they were just masturbating? If so, how did the people involved react? NSFW	2394
Was there an awkward period of time when it become known that "hysteria" was just sexual dissatisfaction, where a bunch of women who had been treated for hysteria suddenly found out they were just masturbating? If so, how did the people involved react? NSFW	328
Did the rich of ancient Rome ever have any need to influence the public opinion of the poor?	6
Are there any first-hand accounts of people being disturbed by the new evidence of heliocentrism?	0