The first feature described is a conscious homosexual masturbation fantasy of playing with the anus and buttocks of a policeman. This is considered an effort to corrupt authority and get the better of father. The second feature refers to a nine-day abstinence from homosexual activities during analysis at which time the patient masturbated and felt this to be worse than his homosexual relationships.

The view is taken that homosexual masturbation is a means of circumventing masturbation prohibition. While preoedipal (breast-sucking) fantasies are also mentioned, it is concluded that the two special features result from Oedipal castration anxiety and are devices designed to overcome fear without giving up forbidden pleasures.