Quack Science of Orificial Surgery: Bizarre Medical Practices of the 19th Century

Lindsay and Madison discuss Orificial Surgery, as well as the healing power of a loose sphincter, that Hippocrates got nothin’ on Edwin Pratt, and how genital mutilation can cure insanity and prevent furious masturbation (who knew?). Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Atlas Obscura article by Natasha Frost 1914 The Journal of the American Association of Orificial Surgeons 1898 The Los Angeles Times article 1893 Kansas Farmer article 1891 Proceedings of the 4th Quinquennial Session of the International Homoeopathic Congress Find a Grave (1) (2) Geni Homeopathy, Orificial Surgery, and the Clitoris in the United States, 1880-1920 - an Eclectic Approach by Marione Hulverscheidt, Kassel and Zurich Lost Colleges Wikipedia Go check out our friends Sean, Charles and Jessica over at the California True Crime podcast from the Darkcast Network. Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices