This clip explains that the 17th century was not an accepting environment for sexuality. Most people that deviated from the norm had to hide their sexuality to escape persecution.
To pay for their voyage and materials to the new land, the colonists had to take out a loan, promising to repay their debts with materials from the new land.
Food shortages in colonies were common, as many had not developed a stable food source yet. To survive, many opened their mind to hunting and high-risk eating habits.