The Fatal Consequences of Masturbation - Handy Guide from 1830
He was young and handsome; her pride and joy but he died in pain, blind, sick, and paralyzed at the tender age of 17. If only he had known the dangers of masturbating, then he might have been able to live a better life.
“This, in a nutshell, is the advice given to young French men in 1830. At that time, masturbating was considered by moralizers and doctors as a disease which leads to early death.”
A physician named Balthazar Bekkers published a book called Onania in 1716 warning readers that masturbation would cause them to suffer from:
- disturbances of the stomach and digestive system
- anorexia (lack of appetite)
- nausea
- weakness of the lungs
- cough
- hoarseness
- difficulty swallowing
- weakness of the heart
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
- palpitations
- chest pains
- backache
- urinary incontinence
- impotence
- back pain
- skin rashes
- hair falling out
- insomnia
- depression
- forgetfulness
- irritability
- confusion
- hallucinations
- delirium
- seizures
- coma
- death
Yeah, but still…
In A Medicinal Dictionary published in 1743–45, Dr. Robert James wrote that onanism was responsible for “the most shockingly bad and usually incurable disorders.”
In another medical book, L’Onanisme by Dr. Samuel-Auguste Tissot wrote that semen was an essential body oil. If you wasted it through masturbation it caused:
- a noticeable decline in physical health, mental clarity, reasoning ability
- blurry vision
- arthritis
- weakness of the genitourinary system
- blood in the urine (hematuria)
- loss of appetite
- headaches
and a large variety of other symptoms.
These people weren’t quacks; they were highly esteemed and reputable scientists working in the age of enlightenment. It is not surprising that their apparently informed and scientific views would become so widespread in the nineteenth century that they could eventually turn into the cautionary tale of “Le livre sans titre.” (The Untitled Book).
This edition of the eBook was written by Jim Edmondson who used a scanner to convert the original paper copy into digital format.
‘He became corrupted! Soon his crime makes him old before his time. His back becomes hunched.’
‘A devouring fire burns up his entrails; he suffers from horrible stomach pains.’
‘See his eyes once so pure, so brilliant: their gleam is gone! A band of fire surrounds them.’
‘He can no longer walk; his legs give way.’
‘Dreadful dreams disturb his rest; he cannot sleep.’
‘His teeth become rotten and fall out.’
‘His chest is burning up. He coughs up blood…’
‘His hair once so beautiful is falling out like an old man’s; early in life he is becoming bald.’
‘He is hungry and wants to eat; no food will stay in his stomach.’
‘His chest is buckling. He vomits blood.’
‘His entire body is covered with pustules, he is a horrible sight!’
‘A slow fever consumes him. He languishes; his entire body is burning up.’
‘His body is becoming completely stiff! His limbs stop moving.’
‘He raves; he stiffens in anticipation of coming death.’
‘At the age of 17, he expires in horrible torments.’
How do you stop your masturbation habit?
The easiest way to stop your masturbation habit is to transmute your sexual energy into spiritual energy. It is easily achieved through the practice of Kayakalpa Yoga. You can reach out to any of the Simplified Kundalini Yoga centers worldwide and learn it. You can also learn it online through kundaliniyoga.edu.in.
In conclusion, masturbation has become such a common part of our lives that we often fail to realize its true dangers. While it’s certainly possible to masturbate safely, it’s far from easy. In fact, it’s probably safer to avoid doing so altogether than to attempt it under less-than-ideal circumstances.
The truth is that masturbation is a very powerful force, and it’s capable of causing serious damage to your body and your psyche. For example, if you spend too much time indulging in self-pleasure, you run the risk of developing erectile dysfunction. This can lead to various illnesses. On top of that, frequent masturbation can cause depression, anxiety, and stress. Most importantly, it drains your spiritual energy.
If you decide to abstain from it, then you’ll be able to live a healthier, happier life.
Do you have any questions on this topic? Feel free to comment.
Be Blessed by the Divine!
Krish Murali Eswar.