masturbatory insanity
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
masturbatory insanity (uncountable)
- (psychology, dated) A condition of insanity in boys and young men, believed to be caused by habitual masturbation.
- Synonym: masturbational insanity
Usage notes[edit]
Mostly found in Victorian-era writings and writings about the beliefs of this time period.