00:00 19 February 2009
These extraordinary objects are among 2500 featured in Brought to Life, the London Science Museum's new multimedia website exploring centuries of medical history
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Male anti-masturbation device, United Kingdom, 1871-1930
Worn beneath the clothes, this device was hooked onto a waistband and covered the penis and testicles.
Given how long it remained in use, some readers may remember it.