10. Taking Laxatives to Look Slender
In the Victorian era, women seeking a delicate silhouette often resorted to laxative-based remedies, including pills, tonics, and even arsenic mixtures, to maintain a trim figure. This practice posed significant health risks, as the use of such substances could lead to severe health complications. The Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia discusses body image practices and their consequences. (College of Physicians.org).
