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As the world celebrates the centenary of Women’s Day, a post titled hilarious vintage sexist women’s health ads would probably be the last thing anyone would expect to see. Let’s make it clear though: This post is meant to entertain and celebrate. Celebrate the fact that – small victory though it may be – today’s “Mad Men” won’t be able to get away with this kind of sexist women’s health ads. The second thing this post is meant to do is entertain. Because if you leave your 21st century “seriousness” aside for 5 minutes, you will marvel at just how bizarre a world it was back then. These ads have a… let’s call it unique… take on everything from weight gain to cigarettes and are absolutely hilarious…

Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Weight Gain… That’s Right – Not Weight Loss – Weight Gain!!

Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Exercise… Sort Of!

Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Relationships – Not Everyone Can Get a Man…!

Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Housework – Must Look Good… But Only Through Housework!

Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Beauty Products

And Finally… Hilarious Vintage Sexist Womens Health Ads : Cigarettes – That’s Right – They’re Good for Health and Good for… You!

Yes – Clearly women’s health ads have come a lonnnnng way – And you have to admit, the media obsession with body image has changed since then…!

Happy Women’s Day!