The Function of the Orgasm

Reich, Wilhelm

Published by Pocket, New York, 1973

About this Item

SUBTITLED : ` Sex-Economic Problems of Biological Energy '. Chapter III of this 353 page rather famous volume - with INDEX - is entitled : `Gaps in Psychology and in the Theory of Sex '. LEARN more about : libido, engrams, Forel, psychic health, masochism, sadism, patriarchy, affect-block, onanistic coitus, muscular armoring, secondary asocial drives, neuroses, arc-de-cercle, and gratification. A section of b/w photographs, of meter readings of excitation, at center. A few b/w diagrams speak to ideas like inhibitions and end-pleasure mechanism. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with blue (and purple) lettering. Cover artwork has symbols of male and female. Volume is square and bright. Clean, no names.nor marks. No creases, no tears. Minimal wear. Excellent vintage copy. Quote (p. 161) : " If the girl proved to be strong enough and healthy enough to deal with all the internal and external difficulties contingent upon her acceptance of him as an intimate friend, then everything would ._._._. ." Size: 12mo.

Seller Inventory # 010329

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Function of the Orgasm
• Publisher: Pocket, New York
• Publication Date: 1973
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: B/W Photographs
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: Very Good +
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sexuality