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Mirror masturbation.

P A Bradlow, S J Coen

    The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
    |April 1, 1984
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    This case study explores mirror masturbation as a coping mechanism for psychic differentiation struggles. It suggests this behavior helps manage childhood sexual overstimulation and castration anxiety through fantasy and repetition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalytic Theory
    • Human Sexuality

    Background:

    • This study examines a specific case of mirror masturbation within psychoanalytic therapy.
    • The patient's behavior is analyzed in the context of early developmental struggles, particularly separation from the mother.

    Observation:

    • The patient engaged in mirror masturbation during adolescence and adulthood.
    • This practice was linked to a desire for psychic differentiation and separation.
    • The patient used mirror play for magical manipulation and transformation of self and object images.

    Findings:

    • Mirror masturbation facilitates the transformation of self-perception and object relations.
    • The behavior involves impersonation and role-playing as different genders.

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  • Contributing factors may include visual hunger, overstimulation, incestuous dynamics, and fear of incest.

    • Implications:

    • Mirror masturbation serves as a defense mechanism against castration anxiety.
    • It represents an attempt to master early sexual overstimulation through active repetition.
    • Understanding this behavior offers insights into complex psychosexual development and defense mechanisms.