Historical Misconceptions: The Battle Against Masturbation

This chapter explores the misguided societal and medical attitudes towards masturbation, particularly highlighting the extreme beliefs of John Harvey Kellogg. It contrasts these outdated views with modern scientific understanding, exposing the absurd and cruel methods used historically to suppress natural human behavior. Through a critical examination of the practices and beliefs from that era, the chapter reveals the lasting impact of such stigma on contemporary views of sexuality.