A Treatise on the Crime of Onan / Illustrated with a Variety of Cases, Together with the Method of Cure

Name: A Treatise on the Crime of Onan / Illustrated with a Variety of Cases, Together with the Method of Cure
Author: S. A. D. Tissot

By S. A. D. Tissot

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The author, a physician, examines habitual self-stimulation as a medical problem, collecting case histories and clinical observations to link the practice with nervous weakness, pain, and general decline. He outlines symptoms attributed to the habit, discusses diagnostic difficulties, and proposes therapeutic measures and preventive guidance for caregivers, arguing for frank medical discussion despite social decency concerns. The work combines descriptive pathology with practical remedies, occasional citations of authorities, and reflections on the challenges of addressing an indecent subject in a living language.

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S. A. D. Tissot

S. A. D. Tissot was a notable figure in the field of health and medicine during the 18th century, recognized for his contributions to public health literature. He authored several works aimed at educating the general populace about health issues, including "A Treatise on the Crime of Onan," which discusses the implications of certain behaviors on health. Tissot also wrote "Advice to the People in General, with Regard to Their Health," emphasizing preventive measures and healthy living. His essays often addressed the ailments associated with sedentary lifestyles, reflecting his concern for the well-being of literary and sedentary individuals. Tissot's writings remain significant in the context of historical health discourse.