[–] Derpfroot ago (edited ago)
A remedy [for masturbation] which is almost always successful in small boys is circumcision, especially when there is any degree of phimosis. The operation should be performed by a surgeon without administering an anesthetic, as the brief pain attending the operation will have a salutary effect upon the mind, especially if it be connected with the idea of punishment, as it may well be in some cases. The soreness which continues for several weeks interrupts the practice, and if it had not previously become too firmly fixed, it may be forgotten and not resumed.
-Dr John Harvey Kellogg, Plain facts for old and young: embracing the natural history and hygiene of organic life, 1877
Just search his name and "circumcision." A lot of stuff will come up.
[–] jackofdiamonds 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Thanks for the correction. I have no idea how the name Andrew Kellogg got stuck in my head. His name was John. Weird on me...