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A second Spermatorrhoea ring from the
same manufacturer fastened with a clip catch. Referred to as a
'Pollutions-ring' (English) a 'Penis jugum' (German), a 'Compresseur
uretral' (French) and 'Anillo para la esperma torreo, sencillo'
(Italian). Concern about the dangers of masturbation was not the
sole remit of the Victorians, but was a commonly held belief
throughout Europe. Such views were rife from the eighteenth century,
through to the early 20th Century. Anti-onanism devices were
intended to prevent activity which was considered amoral as well as
being a wastage of bodily energy which would result in
physical illness and debility. |
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