The Somatic Sexual Narcissist
When sex is used to procure and conquer supply
Healthy narcissism is the foundation for a robust mature self. It is what fuels life-affirming autonomy, initiative, competence, identity and intimacy. Folks evidencing healthy levels of narcissism are on the whole satisfied with life and are capable of experiencing humility, empathy, integrity and adequate levels of self-esteem. As to be expected, the sexual expression of an individual possessing healthy narcissism indicates a capacity for emotional communication, spontaneity, vulnerability, empathy and mutual companionship. Sex is understood as a natural part of one's humanity.
On the other hand, high levels of the personality trait known as narcissism can lead to overt and covert manifestations of grandiosity and entitlement. If these traits extend into the malignant end of the narcissism spectrum then the prevalence of a cluster-b personality disorder (NPD) is highly probable.
When a narcissist is personality-disordered we see extreme deficiencies in empathy, irrational grandiosity and feelings of obstinate entitlement, ruthless envy and delusional expectations of self and others. These characteristics catalyze what the narcissist believes to be justifiable rage, blame, deceit, manipulation and variable forms of calculated abuse. We also see in the disordered…
