Male Anti-masturbation Device, United Kingdom, 1871-1930

Made:
1871-1930 in United Kingdom
Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus Male anti-masturbation apparatus, c.1871-1930 Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus

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Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Male anti-masturbation apparatus, c.1871-1930
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of male anti-masturbation apparatus, probably late 19th or early 20th century

Male anti-masturbation apparatus, c.1871-1930. This metal device is one of a number of similar devices which were invented in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries to prevent masturbation. A leather strap which would have kept it in place is now missing. Until the early 1900s, many people regarded masturbation as harmful to a person's health, and it was blamed for a variety of ailments, including insanity.

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641285
Materials:
metal and leather
Measurements:
overall: 110 mm x 120 mm x 205 mm, .335kg
type:
anti-masturbation device
credit:
Holloway, E. (Truro Road)