Onanism display'd: being, I. an enquiry into the true nature of Onan's sin. II. of the modern Onanists. III. of self-pollution, its causes, and consequences; with three extraordinary cases, of two young gentlemen and a lady, who were very much addicted to this crime. IV. of nocturnal-pollutions natu

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Dive into a rare historical treatise that examines the moral and medical debates surrounding nocturnal emissions and sexual behavior. Part I investigates the theological question of Onan's sin, while Part II addresses the contemporary 'modern Onanists' of the era. The work is divided into four distinct sections, each tackling a different angle of the subject matter with the gravity and seriousness appropriate for the period.\n\nPart III presents three detailed case studies — two young men and a woman — each struggling with compulsive behaviors and seeking relief. Part IV concludes with a study of nocturnal pollutions, their causes, and their consequences. This is not modern erotica; it is a historical document that reflects the cultural anxieties and medical theories of its time. The EPUB format makes it easy to read on any device, and the original English text preserves the authentic voice of the author.