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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I venture to hope that scarcely a single ailment to 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 .
I venture to hope that scarcely a single ailment to 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 .
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I should specify hereditary predisposition as by no means the least common . It cannot be denied that as children soon after birth inherit a peculiar conformation of features or frame from the parent , so they frequently evince ...
I should specify hereditary predisposition as by no means the least common . It cannot be denied that as children soon after birth inherit a peculiar conformation of features or frame from the parent , so they frequently evince ...
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In my own experience of the treatment of children , I have found this practice so beneficial , that I never hesitate to recommend it in any cases where there is the least sign of irritation ...
In my own experience of the treatment of children , I have found this practice so beneficial , that I never hesitate to recommend it in any cases where there is the least sign of irritation ...
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In such sexually disposed children as have been described , the 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 ...
In such sexually disposed children as have been described , the 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 ...
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I would fain hope that such abominations are things of the past , and cannot be now repeated under more perfect supervision , and wider knowledge of what is at least possible . THE SYMPTOMS which mark the commencement of the practice ...
I would fain hope that such abominations are things of the past , and cannot be now repeated under more perfect supervision , and wider knowledge of what is at least possible . THE SYMPTOMS which mark the commencement of the practice ...
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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.
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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.
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| Title | The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life: Considered in Their Physiological, Social, and Moral Relations |
| Author | William Acton |
| Edition | 5 |
| Publisher | Lindsay & Blakiston, 1871 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 1 Nov 2007 |
| Length | 262 pages |
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