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This article covers first, the “new” sexual mores, to the extent that they effect psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The socio-historic aspects are discussed. Secondly, it evaluates the more profound meaning of the “sexual” therapies and the “new” sexual mores. What does this mean for the practicing psychotherapist and how does it effect everyday practice and the patient's expectations? What is the responsibility of the psychotherapist when narcissism is stressed as a goal, and mutualismshould be the goal? Finally, it is the position of the author that we should declare our opposition to the new worship of eros as the substance of life. Techniques will not help us develop mutualism.
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Rosenbaum, M. New sexual mores and their effect on psychotherapy. J Contemp Psychother 11, 154–166 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00946266
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