During the 18th and 19th centuries, physicians, theologians, and educators waged a fierce battle against the masturbation of young people. Although attitudes gradually became more lenient throughout the 20th century, self-pleasure has not lost its problematic character to this day. The moral assessment remains particularly contentious, with opinions ranging from strict rejection to unreserved acceptance. The necessary discourse to clarify these issues could gain important insights by incorporating the historical aspect. Therefore, the author of this book has set out to introduce the reader to the outstanding works of masturbation literature from antiquity to the present through summaries, text analyses, and critical commentary.