How was masturbation viewed during the times when degeneracy theory and abstinence theory were popular?
What will be an ideal response?
In degeneracy theory, semen was seen as necessary for physical vigor so masturbation was viewed as a waste of energy and a practice that could exhaust the nervous system. Adherents of abstinence theory, notably Dr. John Harvey Kellogg saw masturbation and all sexual behavior as harmful. He favored brutal punishment of children who masturbated. Many at the time believed masturbation caused insanity.
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