WHAT WERE VICTORIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEX?

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the often-misunderstood sexual attitudes of the Victorian era. Contrary to popular belief, the program suggests that beneath a veneer of prudishness, Victorians engaged in a complex and sometimes contradictory relationship with sexuality. It explores intriguing questions, such as the potential link between Victorian boarding school punishments and the rise of brothels, the identity of popular Victorian pin-ups, and the nature of intimate artistic expressions within the era, exemplified by a saucy portrait gifted by Queen Victoria to Prince Albert. Through an engaging narrative, the content aims to uncover the realities of Victorian relationships, offering a nuanced perspective on a period frequently oversimplified.