Quote Originally Posted by jcole View Post
I'm guessing it was sold as a medical device. The things doctors gave to women back then to treat their "hysteria" ranged from codeine to cocaine to "massage" of the offending area, hence the vibrating message device.
Ya, I guess if she was rich and could afford private medical sessions she could do that. But, I suspect most women wanted free or low cost medical care and would probably be getting that medical advice from a catholic or other religious hospital, and I'm sure vibrators and masturbation topics would have been a taboo subject for a doctor or sister to discuss.