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He advocates for academic study of these phenomena, including genres like stepmother or taboo role-play, which exemplify complex human fantasies and social taboos. He argues that understanding sexuality through cultural and psychological lenses enriches our comprehension of human nature.
Psychedelics, Mysticism, and the Search for Meaning
A recurring motif is the mystical potential of orgasm and the role of tantric practices in spiritual development. Latterman reflects on how certain religious traditions seek to harness sexual energy for enlightenment, and how modern cultures romanticize or commercialize these pursuits.