We have seen that in its authentic, metaphorical meaning, "castration" is not about diminishment but about purification. It is the removal of everything that is not love: the ego, the possessiveness, the fear, the need for control. It is the painful, disciplined, and voluntary act of making oneself empty so that another may truly be seen and loved.
, making your pet more social and easier to manage [14, 25]. Eliminating Breeding Instincts
Without calling it by this dramatic name, most of us engage in daily "castrations" that make love possible. Consider:
: Actual castration (orchiectomy) has significant physiological consequences, including the permanent loss of sex drive and bone density issues.