
Ryan Peverly | Wilhelm Reich, Orgone Energy, & The Emotional Plague Of Mankind
Function of the Orgasm and Orgastic Potency
Reich developed the theory of "orgastic potency," which he defined as the body's ability to achieve a full muscular convulsion and energetic release during the sex act. He argued that mechanical or "armored" sexual behavior without emotional surrender leads to sickness and rigid character structures. This research emphasized the "genital embrace" as a biological necessity for maintaining health and softening the body's muscular armor.



