The Enigma of Desire: Sex, Longing and Belonging in Psychoanalysis introduces new perspectives on desire and longing, in and outside of the analytic relationship. This exciting volume explores the known and unknown, ghosts and demons, sexuality and lust. Galit Atlas discusses the subjects of sex and desire and explores what she terms the Enigmatic and the Pragmatic aspects of sexuality, longing, female desire, sexual inhibition, pregnancy, parenthood and creativity.
Key Features
- Explores the intricacies of sex and desire.
- Focuses on communication in intimate settings, such as between mothers and their babies and lovers.
- Examines the bond between individuals in therapeutic contexts.
- Each chapter includes a narrative that illustrates desires in the consulting room.
Additional Information
Atlas examines the ways in which different languages, translations and integrations focus on birth, death, sexuality, and human bonds. This book will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the intricacies of sex and desire and of great appeal to psychoanalysts, therapists and mental health professionals.
