During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration of the U.S. Government commissioned a sociological study of the sexual habits of the American public. The study was completed after three years, but was immediately declared Top Secret due to the surprising information. Although the study has never officially been released it is rumored that it was suppressed when government officials realized the true variety of sexual acts performed by the public. Officials were afraid that if the study was released, and people realized the various positions and practices detailed within, there would be a wave of hedonistic behaviour that would destroy society.