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Record Number: 18383 Author(s)/Creator(s): Rolleston , J.D. Contributor(s): Title: Penis Captivus: a Historical Note [The author discusses medieval examples of penis captivus, a condition in which the penis becomes incarcerated in the vagina; a postscript on the condition of vaginism is included. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Sex in the Middle Ages: A Book of Essays.  Edited by Joyce E. Salisbury.  Garland Publishing, 1991.  Pages 232 - 237. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Medicine Penis Captivus, Medical Condition Sexuality Vaginism, Medical Condition Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: General Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1991. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: Not Available

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