Shame is an uncomfortable feeling that occurs when someone perceives their behavior to be wrong or bad. It can be caused by a variety of things including making mistakes, being embarrassed about...
Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Brain Imaging Studies
Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition that affects many people around the world, and researchers have used brain imaging studies to better...
Secrecy is a powerful force that can create and sustain addictions. It serves as an emotional reward for behavior that would otherwise be considered socially unacceptable or harmful to oneself or...
Sexual urges are powerful feelings that drive people towards each other for physical and emotional satisfaction.
Sometimes this yearning is left unmet due to various factors such as lack of...
Chronic desire is an intense craving that persists for a long time, often caused by physical needs such as hunger, thirst, or bodily discomfort. Chronic desire can also be triggered by emotional...
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can have profound effects on an individual's behavior and decision-making processes. When it comes to sexual behaviors, individuals who...
The brain's neurotransmitter dopamine plays a key role in controlling reward-related behaviors such as eating, drinking, and sexual activity. When activated, dopaminergic neurons send messages to...
Compulsive sexual behavior refers to an individual's preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, and fantasies that can lead to ritualized patterns of masturbation, viewing pornography, engaging in...
Compulsive sexual behavior can significantly impact an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, such as work, schoolwork, and personal responsibilities. This is due to how it affects their...
Compulsive sexual behavior is a form of impulse control disorder that involves an excessive preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, or behaviors that negatively impact one's personal life. It can...