Kellogg's Controversial Views on Sexuality

This chapter explores the extreme and misguided beliefs of John Harvey Kellogg regarding sexuality and masturbation, highlighting their impact on medical discourse and societal attitudes towards women's sexual agency. It critiques his troubling views, including his bizarre interpretations of childhood behavior and the dangerous advice he imparted to parents, reflecting a lack of empathy towards victims of sexual assault. Through historical case studies, the chapter reveals the disturbing implications of these ideologies on both individual autonomy and broader cultural understanding of sexual health.