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Impotence in the Male: The Psychic Disorders of Sexual Function in the Male
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Medical ReferenceMental HealthSexuality
ISBN13: 9781025736235
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Impotence in the Male: The Psychic Disorders of Sexual Function in the Male is a foundational psychological study by Wilhelm Stekel that explores the intricate relationship between the human mind and physical sexual expression. As a pioneering work in the field of psychoanalysis, this volume investigates the various psychic disturbances that contribute to male impotence, moving beyond purely physiological explanations to examine deep-seated emotional and mental factors.
Stekel, a prominent contemporary of Sigmund Freud, utilizes a vast array of clinical case studies to illustrate how anxiety, inhibition, and unconscious conflicts manifest as physical symptoms. The work categorizes different forms of sexual dysfunction and examines the impact of upbringing, social pressures, and individual neuroses on masculine identity and sexual performance. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the psychogenic origins of sexual disorders, providing insights that were revolutionary for the early 20th century.
Written with clinical precision, Impotence in the Male remains a significant historical text for understanding the evolution of sexual science and the early developments of psychoanalytic theory. It provides a fascinating look into the historical treatment of sexual health and the development of the psychological understanding of male intimacy.
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