masturbatory insanity

English

Noun

masturbatory insanity (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, dated) A condition of insanity in boys and young men, believed to be caused by habitual masturbation.
    Synonym: masturbational insanity

Usage notes

Mostly found in Victorian-era writings and writings about the beliefs of this time period.

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