Aspects of lethargy are discussed in connection with recent literature relating to hypnotic elements and to development, particularly masturbation. In masturbation, the gratification derives from pregenital sources, such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and playful activity. In fact, these latent elements of masturbation and lethargy may provide the impetus producing an ejaculation which discharges the accumulated pregenital tensions. For those not familiar with the previous work of the author the reading will be difficult.