Stekel, Wilhelm 1868-1940 creator Van Teslaar, James S. (James Samuel) 1886-1940 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bi-sexual Love; the Homosexual Neurosis" by Wilhelm Stekel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a significant contribution to the understanding of sexuality, specifically focusing on bisexuality and the psychological aspects of homosexuality. Through clinical studies and psychoanalytical insights, the book seeks to unravel the complexities surrounding human sexual desire and the interplay of various psychological elements. At the start of the book, the author introduces the common misconceptions about the causes of homosexuality, particularly the erroneous belief that masturbation leads to such inclinations. Stekel references various notable figures in psychoanalysis, such as Krafft-Ebing and Moll, while critiquing their perspectives on hereditary versus acquired homosexuality. He emphasizes that all individuals are inherently bisexual and discusses the psychological factors that influence sexual orientation, asserting that repression of one’s desires contributes to neurosis. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the intricate relationships between sexuality, neurosis, and individual psychological development throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translation of part of the second part of the author's Onanie und homosexualität. "For sale only to members of the medical profession." Release date is 2021-11-08 Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Homosexuality Neuroses HQ Original publication data not identified 22008622 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66693 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66693 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134535.0 66693