The start of the chapter implies that the lust of the Libidors is subconsciously trying to consume him...Which is interesting...
But this raises some...awkward questions...What about chemical castration? Are other animals immune to this? Should dogs and cats that are spayed and neutered be fucking around with superpowers? Does any post-opt trans person basically now have superpowers? What if a woman is castrated, is it the same or what?
So, so many questions...