A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses (eBook, ePUB) - Deslandes, L.
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L. Deslandes's 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses' delves into a controversial topic of sexual health and its consequences on the human body. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book explores the effects of self-pleasuring and excessive sexual behaviors on physical and mental well-being during the time it was considered a taboo subject. Deslandes's work provides a comprehensive understanding of the medical implications of these practices and offers insights into the societal attitudes towards them in the past.…mehr

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L. Deslandes's 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses' delves into a controversial topic of sexual health and its consequences on the human body. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book explores the effects of self-pleasuring and excessive sexual behaviors on physical and mental well-being during the time it was considered a taboo subject. Deslandes's work provides a comprehensive understanding of the medical implications of these practices and offers insights into the societal attitudes towards them in the past. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine and human sexuality. As a pioneering study in the field, it sheds light on the attitudes and beliefs surrounding sexual behaviors in the era it was written. L. Deslandes's thorough research and detailed analysis make 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses' a must-read for scholars and individuals interested in the intersection of medicine and sexuality.
Autorenporträt
L. Deslandes remains an obscure figure in the broader landscape of medical literature, primarily recognized for his contribution to early 19th-century medical perspectives on sexuality and its pathologies. In his work, 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses', Deslandes expounds on the medical theories of his time regarding the alleged physical and psychological consequences of masturbation, a topic that was treated with a mix of moralistic fervor and clinical curiosity during that period. The treatise is reflective of the larger cultural anxieties and medical misconceptions of the time and contributes to the historical understanding of the pathologization of sexual practices. Deslandes' literary style in this treatise is emblematic of the scientific writings of his era, blending moral philosophy with medical observations— a common approach in early medical texts examining human sexuality. His work echoes earlier sentiments as expressed in seminal texts like Samuel-Auguste Tissot's 'L'onanisme', and it has been referenced in various historical studies concerning the evolution of medical attitudes toward human sexuality. While detailed biographical information on L. Deslandes is scarce, the legacy of his work resides in its illustration of the intersection between medicine and morality in early modern Europe and its subsequent influence on later medical discourses dealing with sexual health.