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Freud claimed that sexual desire could not be controlled or channeled without causing harm to one's psyche. In his model of [[mental illness]], [[repression]] would lead to [[neurosis]], because of the dictates of the [[unconscious mind]].

Freud claimed that sexual desire could not be controlled or channeled without causing harm to one's psyche. In his model of [[mental illness]], [[repression]] would lead to [[neurosis]], because of the dictates of the [[unconscious mind]].

Kinsey applied the techniques of scientific and statistical investigation to human sexuality, ignoring the taboos that previously prevented research in the field. Anonymous surveys showed that many socially unacceptable sexual practices, including homosexuality and frequent masturbation, were far more common than had been widely believed.

Kinsey applied the techniques of scientific and statistical investigation to human sexuality, ignoring the taboos that previously prevented research in the field. Anonymous surveys showed that what most people considered socially unacceptable sexual practices, including homosexuality and frequent masturbation, were far more common than had been widely believed.

Hefner's "playboy philosophy" was merely a retread of [[Hedonism]], an entirely self-centered pleasure-based life (see also [[Utilitarianism]]). What Kinsey did for the science of sex, Hefner did for its popular image - weakening taboos and allowing open discussion.

Hefner's "playboy philosophy" was merely a retread of [[Hedonism]], an entirely self-centered pleasure-based life (see also [[Utilitarianism]]). What Kinsey did for the science of sex, Hefner did for its popular image - weakening taboos and allowing open discussion.