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โ€œIn the late 19th century it was a widely held belief that…

โ€œIn the late 19th century it was a widely held belief that masturbation caused insanity and devices such as this were designed to prevent the wearer from touching or stimulating himself. They were often used in mental institutions and sometimes in the homeโ€-ย Wellcome ImagesSources:ย V&A,ย Wellcome Images (via ...
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