Leader, Darian
Is It Ever Just Sex?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241998168
- author:
- Leader, Darian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Human Sexuality,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sex is often seen as a straightforward and uncomplicated aspect of human life. However, Darian Leader argues that this view is far from accurate. Through his extensive experience as a psychoanalyst, historical research, and case studies, Leader reveals the complex emotions and thoughts that underlie our sexual experiences. Our bodies and minds are not simply driven by instinct or primal urges. Instead, sex is deeply intertwined with phantasy, anxiety, guilt, revenge, violence, and love. By exploring these factors, Leader sheds light on what we're really thinking about when we think about sex - and what we're doing when we act on those thoughts. This thought-provoking study offers a nuanced understanding of the intricate relationships between our sexual lives and broader psychological dynamics.