r from a change in the structure or
functions of the glands. The latter has its origin in a stricture, or in an
injury, or in that condition technically known as hypospadias, or in
debility.

9. It can be safely said that neither self-indulgence nor spermatorrhoea
often leads to permanent sterility.

10. It is sometimes, however, possible, even where there is sterility in
the male, providing the secretion is not entirely devoid of life properties
on part of the husband, to have children, but these are exceptions.

11. No man need hesitate about matrimony on account of sterility, unless
that condition arises from a permanent and absolute degeneration of his
functions.

12. Impotence from mental and moral causes often takes place. Persons of
highly nervous organization may suffer incapacity in their sexual organs.
The remedy for these difficulties is rest and change of occupation.

13. REMEDIES IN CASE OF IMPOTENCE ON ACCOUNT OF FORMER PRIVATE DISEASES, OR
MASTURBATION, OR OTHER CAUSES.--First build up the body by taking some good
stimulating tonics. The general health is the most essential feature to be
considered, in order to secure restoration of the sexual powers.
Constipation must be carefully avoided. If the {250} kidneys do not work in
good order, some remedy for their restoration must be taken. Take plenty of
out-door exercise, avoid horseback riding or heavy exhaustive work.

14. FOOD AND DRINKS WHICH WEAKEN DESIRE.--All kinds of food which cause
dyspepsia or bring on constipation, diarrhoea, or irritate the bowels,
alcoholic beverages, or any indigestible compound, has the tendency to
weaken the sexual power. Drunkards and tipplers suffer early loss of
vitality. Beer drinking has a tendency to irritate the stomach and to that
extent affects the private organs.

15. COFFEE.--Coffee drank excessively causes a debilitating effect upon the
sexual organs. The moderate use of coffee can be recommended, yet an
excessive habit of drinking very strong coffee will sometimes wholly
destroy vitality.

16. TOBACCO.--It is a hygienic and physiological fact that tobacco produces
sexual debility and those who suffer any weakness from that source should
carefully avoid the weed in all its forms.

17. DRUGS WHICH STIMULATE DESIRE.--There are certain medicines which act
locally on the membranes and organs of the male, and the papers are full of
advertisements of "Lost Manhood Restored", etc., but in every case they are
w