The Power of Sexual Surrender

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65130

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The Power of Sexual Surrender

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en

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Dr. Marie Nyswander Robinson explores the psychological roots of female frigidity, distinguishing between immature clitoral and mature vaginal orgasms. This text argues that overcoming sexual neurosis requires facing deep-seated fears of femininity and achieving true psychological union with a partner.

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In 'The Power of Sexual Surrender,' Dr. Marie Nyswander Robinson presents a profound analysis of female sexual dysfunction, reframing it not as a biological defect but as a psychological barrier rooted in early development. The author distinguishes between two types of female sexual response: the clitoral orgasm, which she associates with immaturity and a 'cul-de-sac' of development, and the vaginal orgasm, which signifies true sexual and emotional maturity. Robinson argues that many women remain stuck in the former due to unconscious fears of mature sexuality, often rationalized by misinterpretations of scientific data like the Kinsey Report, which she contends erroneously equates all orgasms with clitoral ones. The book posits that frigidity stems from a 'log jam' of neurotic attitudes toward men and womanhood. Women often project their childhood fears onto their partners, preventing genuine love and union. Robinson emphasizes that resolving this issue requires objective intellectual understanding followed by subjective insight. Readers are guided to identify and dismantle these defensive mechanisms through self-reflection and honest emotional engagement. The text also addresses practical aspects of sexual life, including the importance of various sexual positions, the frequency of intercourse, and the role of contraception in maintaining spontaneity. Robinson challenges the notion that women must suppress their desires or adopt masculine traits to be successful. Instead, she advocates for the acceptance of one's unique feminine nature and the courage to pursue the 'joys that lie just beyond' the safety of childish gratification. The work serves as both a clinical guide and a call to action for women to reclaim their sexual destiny and achieve the profound unity of real love, which Robinson defines as a creative merging of minds and bodies that fosters productivity and deep emotional connection.

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Categories

• Psychology
• Sexuality