The Intensity of Orgasms

The orgasm is actually the most intense experience possible rather than the absence of experience. For Freud, pleasure really is just like the removal of an obstacle or a displeasure. But this presents a problem for Freud because orgasms in particular don't just feel like the release of an obstacle. They're more contentful than that. There seems to be a genuine enjoyment rather than the removal ofan obstacle. The Lacanian notion of Jewish songs also has very clear sexual connotations.

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