Asexuality and Freudian-Lacanian Psychoanalysis: A Groundbreaking Exploration

Discover the first comprehensive study on asexuality from a Freudian-Lacanian perspective, shedding light on this emerging self-defined sexual orientation that has long been overlooked in psychoanalytic research.

The Enigma of Asexuality: A Libidinally Founded Desire for No Sexual Desire

Asexuality is commonly defined as the experience of having no sexual attraction for another person. However, it’s more than just the absence of sexual desire. It’s a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that warrants a deeper understanding. This book proposes that asexuality is, in fact, a libidinally founded desire for no sexual desire, a concept that challenges the traditional psychoanalytic views on human sexuality.

Unraveling the Intricacies of Human Sexual Desire

By employing Freudian concepts, this volume delves into the intricacies of human sexual desire, exploring the ways in which asexuality sustains itself despite the absence of Other-directed sexual desire. The application of Lacanian conceptual tools provides a fresh perspective on the psyche, allowing for a more nuanced comprehension of asexuality.

Reflections on Contemporary Sexualized Society

This book argues that asexuality holds a mirror to contemporary society, which often assumes sexual attraction and eroticism as the benchmarks for experiencing sexual desire. By examining asexuality, we may uncover new insights into the human sexual experience, challenging our current understanding of what it means to be a sexual being.

A Previously Unrecognized Form of Human Sexuality

Asexuality may be more than just an absence of sexual desire; it could be a previously unrecognized form of human sexuality. This book opens up new avenues for understanding the range and breadth of human sexual experience, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse understanding of human sexuality.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in asexuality, sexuality, psychoanalysis, or human psychology, including psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, university lecturers, researchers, and students.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: December 5, 2022
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 180
• ISBN-10: 1032103574
• ISBN-13: 978-1032103570