The Homosexual Neurosis: Bisexual Love

First published in the early twentieth century, The Homosexual Neurosis: Bisexual Love by Dr. William Stekel is a groundbreaking and controversial study from the formative years of psychoanalysis. As one of Freud’s early disciples and later one of his most independent thinkers, Stekel explores the complex dynamics of sexual identity, repression, and desire, seeking to understand homosexuality not as moral failing but as a psychological conflict rooted in the unconscious.

Drawing on detailed clinical case histories, Stekel examines how bisexual tendencies, emotional trauma, and social pressures contribute to what he termed the “homosexual neurosis.” His work—though shaped by the theories and biases of its time—marked an important departure from moral judgment toward psychological interpretation, opening the path for later discussions of human sexuality and identity.

Today, the book stands as a historical document in the evolution of sexology, psychoanalysis, and cultural attitudes toward sexuality, reflecting both the insight and limitations of early twentieth-century thought.

Complete edition of Dr. William Stekel’s classic psychoanalytic study

Explores early theories of homosexuality, bisexuality, and repression

Draws from original case studies and psychoanalytic interpretation

Essential for readers of psychology, sexuality studies, and history of psychoanalysis