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Challenging Political Repression with Sexual Liberation
Reich aimed to outdo Marx by promoting sexual pleasure and health through sex education. However, Marxist leaders felt threatened by this approach as it diverged from traditional political ideologies. Reich later admitted his mistake in setting up a political movement, realizing that politics could only be repressive and limited. He highlighted that while life intersects with politics, not everything should be viewed through a political lens.