The famous author Honoré de Balzac used to say after sex "there goes another novel!"

Tolcher's idea? To write an entire book without ejaculating.

In a little over a month, he attempts to sublimate his basest desires into art, and in doing so, delves into an ancient alchemical ritual-nigredo, albedo, citrinitas, rubedo-that reflects his own quest for meaning.

Sublimate explores our libidos, and how they might not just be the reason behind why we have sex, but a force that controls governments and societies, gives rise to authoritarianism, and dictates the world.