In this connection, among the
older writers, Borellus gives the history of a man who before
coitus rubbed his virile member with musk, and, similar to the
connection of a dog and bitch, was held fast in his wife's
vagina; it was only after the injection of great quantities of
water to soften the parts that separation was obtained.
Diemerbroeck confirms this singular property of musk by an
analogous observation, in which the ludicrous method of throwing
cold water on the persons was practised. Schurig also relates the
history of a similar instance.
Among the peculiar effects of coitus is its deteriorating effect
on the healing process of wounds. Boerhaave, Pare, and Fabricius
Hildanus all speak of this untoward effect of venery, and in
modern times Poncet has made observations at a hospital in Lyons
which prove that during the process of healing wounds are unduly
and harmfully influenced by coitus, and cites confirmatory
instances. Poncet also remarks that he found on nine occasions,
by placing a thermometer in the rectum, that the temperature was
about 1 degrees F. lower just before than after coitus, and that
during the act the temperature gradually rose above normal.
There are many associate conditions which, under the exciting
influence of coitus, provoke harmful effects and even a fatal
issue.
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