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PAIN CAN BE PLEASURABLE IN SEX: EXPLORING THE SCIENCE BEHIND MASOCHISM AND SADOMASOCHISM

About 10–20% of people enjoy pain as part of sexual stimulation — due to endorphin and dopamine release.
The sensation of pleasure and pain can both be felt during sexual activity.
However,...

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Psychology of Sexuality

EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND MEMORY: HOW REGULAR INTIMACY CAN BOOST COGNITIVE FUNCTION

Sexual activity has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. One such benefit is an increase in cognitive functioning, particularly related to memory formation and...

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Psychology of Sexuality

MAXIMIZING SEXUAL AROUSAL WITH EROTIC MUSIC: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TUNES FOR YOUR ROMANTIC ENCOUNTERS

Music has been known to have a profound impact on human emotions and experiences, including those related to romantic relationships and sexual activity. It has been shown that music can enhance...

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Psychology of Sexuality

PHANTOM VIBRATION SYNDROME: THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND EXCITEMENT AND AROUSAL DURING SEXUAL ANTICIPATION

Phantom Vibration Syndrome in Erotic Anticipation
Phantom vibration syndrome is an experience where people perceive their cell phone vibrating when it is actually not, due to the anxiety of...

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Psychology of Sexuality

EXPLORING SEXUALITY THROUGH EROTIC CONTENT: THE IMPACT OF PORN CONSUMPTION ON BRAIN FUNCTION

It is often argued that erotic content has no negative effects on individuals because it can help them explore their sexuality in a safe and controlled environment, which may lead to better...

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Psychology of Sexuality

SEXY CONVERSATIONS: EXPLORING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SEXTING AND PHONE SEX

Phone sex and sexting are modern forms of communication that can be used to simulate sexual experiences without physically being present. Sexting involves sending sexually explicit messages, images,...

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Psychology of Sexuality

HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR ORGASMS WITH ANTICIPATION AND DELAYED GRATIFICATION

Anticipation and delayed gratification are integral parts of human psychology that can be applied to various aspects of life, including sexual encounters. In this essay, I will explain how...

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Psychology of Sexuality

HOW FLIRTING ACTIVATES SIMILAR NEURAL CIRCUITS AS GAMBLING AND RISKY BEHAVIOR

Flirting is an activity that involves communicating or behaving in a way that suggests interest in another person's romantic or sexual desires. It can be done through body language, eye contact,...

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Psychology of Sexuality

HOW TO USE MUSIC WITH STRONG BASSLINES TO ENHANCE SEXUAL AROUSAL

Music with strong basslines can enhance sexual arousal by syncing with heartbeat and breath. This phenomenon has been studied extensively in both scientific and popular culture contexts.
For...

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Psychology of Sexuality

AN INDEPTH EXPLORATION OF THE FUNCTIONS BEHIND FANTASIES: FROM POWER DYNAMICS TO NOVELTY SEEKING

The phenomenon known as "fantasy" has been studied extensively for centuries, but one of its most perplexing aspects remains unsolved: Why do people have fantasies? Some researchers suggest that...

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Psychology of Sexuality