Behind the Bastards Part Two: Kellogg: The Great American Cum Doctor
Apr 8, 2021
Miles Gray, a comedic podcaster known for his sharp wit, joins to discuss the eccentricities of John Harvey Kellogg. They delve into Kellogg's bizarre beliefs about sexuality and health, criticizing his misguided views on masturbation and women’s autonomy. The conversation explores the absurd medical practices he endorsed, including his infamous dietary theories. With humor, they highlight the contradictions of Kellogg's legacy, juxtaposing his health innovations with his controversial stance on eugenics, and how these ideas permeate modern health discourse.
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Monkey Business
- Robert Evans recounts a story about having sex in front of monkeys in a jungle.
- Miles Gray expresses disbelief and discomfort, prompting further humorous discussion about animal awareness of human sexual activity.
Flawed Science on Masturbation
- Nineteenth-century physicians wrongly concluded that masturbation caused insanity based on observations in mental institutions.
- Their flawed logic stemmed from assuming that behaviors observed in unhealthy individuals must cause their unhealthiness.
Torturous Treatments for Masturbation
- Doctors employed torturous methods to treat masturbation, including painful ointments and foreskin rings.
- Some surgeons even inserted rings into the foreskin that would cause pain upon erection.