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Introduction: Psychoanalysis, sexualities and networked media

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This short introduction provides an overview of the role of sexualities within psychoanalysis and contemporary networked media and digital technology. It then introduces the articles of this special issue and outlines how psychoanalytic enquiries into digital sexualities constitute an exciting new area.

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Johanssen, J. Introduction: Psychoanalysis, sexualities and networked media. Psychoanal Cult Soc 26, 153–164 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41282-021-00213-9

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