Auto-Erotism - A Psychiatric Study of Onanism and Neurosis

Focusing on the intricate relationship between masturbation and psychological health, Wilhelm Stekel's study delves into various aspects of onanism, including its social functions, its link to neurosis, and its implications in religious contexts. The book features in-depth analyses, such as a case study of a schoolboy's suicide linked to masturbation. Stekel, a key figure in early psychoanalysis and a pupil of Freud, offers valuable insights that are essential for psychology students and collectors. This edition includes a new biography of Stekel, enhancing its significance.