Sexual attraction is often described as an inexplicable phenomenon, but for some people, it can be quite the opposite. When something goes wrong with the brain's perception, pleasure may become...
Erotic Exhaustion and Burnout in Sex Workers
Sex workers experience burnout from emotional labor similar to professional actors or performers who require constant erotic performance to maintain...
Narcissistic traits are characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy for others, and a need for admiration from those around them. People who exhibit narcissistic traits...
Partnering in polyamory can be an interesting and fulfilling experience for those who are willing to explore it.
This type of relationship requires a lot of communication and trust between all...
Aesthetic Arousal Hypothesis: Exploring the Connection Between Beauty and Eroticism
Sexual Psychology - Sexuality in Our Everyday Lives
Have you ever found yourself feeling turned on by...
The psychological impact of different voices is well documented, but how does language play into human sexuality? This article will explore the ways in which accents, intonations, and languages can...
Sexual Psychology: The Role of Fantasy in Trauma Healing
Fantasizing about sexual experiences can be beneficial for those who have experienced traumatic events. The act of creating a narrative and...
Sexual Psychology: The Erotic Imagination and Cognitive Flexibility
The ability to imagine erotic scenarios, switch perspectives, or role-play correlates with cognitive flexibility—a psychological...
Sexual Psychology: The Eroticism of Anticipation Research in affective neuroscience suggests that dopamine—the neurotransmitter linked to pleasure—is more strongly associated with anticipation than...
The topic of sexual psychology has been a subject of great interest for many people throughout history. One of the most enduring myths about sex is that it is simply an act of release, whereby...