“Psychic health depends on orgastic potency, i.e., upon the degree to which one can surrender to and experience the climax of excitation in the natural sexual act. It is founded upon the healthy character attitude of the individual's capacity for love. Psychic illnesses are the result of a disturbance of the natural capacity for love.”
Quote by Wilhelm Reich
Work
The Discovery of the Orgone
Wilhelm Reich's work delves into the scientific and philosophical implications of orgone energy, offering a comprehensive analysis of its properties and potential applications. more
Author
Wilhelm Reich
Wilhelm Reich was a prominent psychoanalyst, born on March 24, 1897, and died on November 3, 1957. He made significant contributions to the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of sexual psychology and orgonomy. more
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