In illustration of the foregoing statements I will here record a
few typical observations of experiences with regard to
masturbation. The cases selected are all women, and are all in a
fairly normal, and, for the most part, excellent, state of
health; some of them, however, belong to somewhat neurotic
families, and these are persons of unusual mental ability and
intelligence.
OBSERVATION I.--Unmarried, aged 38. She is very vigorous and
healthy, of a strongly passionate nature, but never masturbated
until a few years ago, when she was made love to by a man who
used to kiss her, etc. Although she did not respond to these
advances, she was thrown into a state of restless sexual
excitement; on one occasion, when in bed in this restless state,
she accidentally found, on passing her hand over her body, that,
by playing with "a round thing" [clitoris] a pleasurable feeling
was produced. She found herself greatly relieved and quieted by
these manipulations, though there remained a feeling of tiredness
afterward. She has sometimes masturbated six times in a night,
especially before and after the menstrual period, until she was
unable to produce the orgasm or any feeling of pleasure.
OBSERVATION II.--Unmarried, aged 45, of rather nervous
temperament. She has for many years been accustomed, usually
about a week before the appearance of the menses, to obtain
sexual relief by kicking out her legs when lying down.
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