The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life: Considered in Their Physiological, Social, and Moral Relations |
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... which the generative functions are liable has escaped notice . To each it will be found that I have at least indicated the appropriate treatment . FIRST PERIOD - CHILDHOOD . THE FUNCTIONS AND DISORDERS OF xvi INTRODUCTION .
... which the generative functions are liable has escaped notice . To each it will be found that I have at least indicated the appropriate treatment . FIRST PERIOD - CHILDHOOD . THE FUNCTIONS AND DISORDERS OF xvi INTRODUCTION .
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... least common . It cannot be denied that as children soon after birth inherit a peculiar con- formation of features or frame from the parent , so they fre- quently evince , even in the earlier years of childhood , mental characteristics ...
... least common . It cannot be denied that as children soon after birth inherit a peculiar con- formation of features or frame from the parent , so they fre- quently evince , even in the earlier years of childhood , mental characteristics ...
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... least sign of irrita- tion from this or similar causes . The only objection which can be suggested to recommend thorough cleanliness in early childhood is the supposed risk of directing the boy's attention to manipulations , which may ...
... least sign of irrita- tion from this or similar causes . The only objection which can be suggested to recommend thorough cleanliness in early childhood is the supposed risk of directing the boy's attention to manipulations , which may ...
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... least hint is sufficient , or indeed they may , without any suggestion from others , invent the habit for themselves . This latter origin , however , is rare in very early life . As to the frequency of the habit at present among ...
... least hint is sufficient , or indeed they may , without any suggestion from others , invent the habit for themselves . This latter origin , however , is rare in very early life . As to the frequency of the habit at present among ...
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... least possible . THE SYMPTOMS which mark the commencement of the practice are too clear for an experienced eye to be deceived . As Lalle- mand remarks : " However young the children may be , they get thin , pale , and irritable , and ...
... least possible . THE SYMPTOMS which mark the commencement of the practice are too clear for an experienced eye to be deceived . As Lalle- mand remarks : " However young the children may be , they get thin , pale , and irritable , and ...
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Page 50 - If the balance of our lives had not one scale of reason to poise another of sensuality, the blood and baseness of our natures would conduct us to most preposterous conclusions ; but we have reason to cool our raging motions, our carnal stings, our unbitted lusts, whereof I take this that you call love to be a sect or scion.
Page 47 - In the Spring a fuller crimson comes upon the robin's breast; In the Spring the wanton lapwing gets himself another crest; In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish'd dove; In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.
Page 328 - ... for this night's repetition of the folly ; could he feel the body of the death out of which I cry hourly with feebler and feebler outcry to be delivered, — it were enough to make him dash the sparkling beverage to the earth in all the pride of its mantling temptation ; to make him clasp his teeth, and not undo 'em To suffer WET DAMNATION to run thro
Page 164 - As a general rule, a modest woman seldom desires any sexual gratification for herself. She submits to her husband, but only to please him; and, but for the desire of maternity, would far rather be relieved from his attentions.