Onanism display'd being, I. an enquiry into the true nature of Onan's sin. II. of the modern Onanists. III. of self-pollution, its causes, and consequences; with three extraordinary cases, of two young gentlemen and a lady, who were very much addicted to this crime. IV. of nocturnal-pollutions natural and forc'd. V. the great sin of self-pollution, with the judgment of the most eminent divines upon this subject. VI. a dissertation concerning generation, with a curious description of the parts, and of their proper functions, &c. according to the latest, and most approv'd anatomical discoveries

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In an era marked by evolving attitudes towards sexuality and morality, "Onanism display'd" by Edmund Curll delves into the complexities of self-pollution, scrutinizing its causes and consequences. This provocative treatise offers a thorough examination of Onan's sin, alongside the judgment of eminent divines on the moral implications of self-pleasure. Curll presents three extraordinary cases involving individuals grappling with their desires, illuminating the societal anxieties surrounding this taboo subject. With insights into nocturnal emissions and a detailed dissertation on generation based on contemporary anatomical discoveries, this work serves as an essential resource for students and civic activists seeking to understand historical perspectives on sexuality and morality.