The concept of self is still open-ended. Generally, self is discussed using the criteria of autonomy and freedom from robot-like submissiveness. However, the sense of self and one's identity also includes one's functioning sexually with whatever measure of self-esteem, gratification, social role, and reflected appraisals are directed toward the sexual functioning. And indeed, in working psychoanalytically with our patients to establish their sense of autonomy and freedom from robotism, a frequent result is that their identity and gratification of