A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses (eBook, ePUB) - Deslandes, L.
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In 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses', L. Deslandes delves into the taboo subject of sexual excess and its detrimental effects on the human body. Written in a scientific and medical tone, the book explores the physical and mental consequences of self-abuse, offering detailed case studies and treatment recommendations. Deslandes' work is a product of the Enlightenment era, in which discussions on morality and bodily health were of great interest to scholars and physicians. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
In 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses', L. Deslandes delves into the taboo subject of sexual excess and its detrimental effects on the human body. Written in a scientific and medical tone, the book explores the physical and mental consequences of self-abuse, offering detailed case studies and treatment recommendations. Deslandes' work is a product of the Enlightenment era, in which discussions on morality and bodily health were of great interest to scholars and physicians. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medical beliefs and practices of the time. Deslandes' writing style is precise and informative, making it a valuable resource for understanding historical perspectives on sexual health. This groundbreaking work sheds light on a topic that was rarely discussed openly in the 18th century. L. Deslandes, a respected physician of his time, wrote this treatise as a way to educate the public and medical professionals on the dangers of excessive sexual behaviors. His expertise and experience in the field make this book a reliable source of information on the health consequences of onanism and self-pollution. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses' to readers interested in the history of medicine, human sexuality, and the intersection between morality and health.
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.