10 Most Sexist Print Ads from the 1950s

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8. Lysol

8. Lysol

In the 1950s, ads for products which counter feminine odors were more popular than ever before. Here you see a woman at her wits end. She’s been emotionally locked out by her husband because her hygiene leaves a little to be desired. The locks on the metaphorical door to her husband’s heart are “doubt”, “inhibitions” and “ignorance”. You can learn a lot from this ad- if your love life starts to cool, don’t blame your man, question yourself (or not.)

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8. Lysol