Sexual Fantasies Linked to Brain Areas Responsible for Memory, Emotion, and Sensory Processing
Researchers have found that sexual fantasies can activate regions of the brain associated with...
Sexual arousal is an important part of human behavior that affects many aspects of life. It can be triggered by various stimuli such as touch, sight, smell, sound, or even thoughts. When it occurs,...
Brain Activity Differs When Processing Sexual vs. Non-Sexual Touch
Touch is an important part of human communication that plays a significant role in social interactions and emotional development....
High Arousal Can Reduce Sensitivity To Pain
Many people have experienced the phenomenon where they don't feel pain during sexual activity, but why does this happen? It turns out that there is a...
Some people are able to achieve an orgasm through mental stimulation or by thinking about it without any physical touching or contact. This phenomenon is called "mindfulness." It is often referred to...
Human sexual arousal is an important aspect of human psychology that has been studied extensively over time. It is defined as the physiological response to sexual stimuli that prepares the body for...
The Prefrontal Cortex Shuts Down During Orgasm
The brain's prefrontal cortex is an area located at the front of the brain that controls high-level cognitive functions such as decision making,...
Erotic literature stimulates different brain regions than visual pornography – more imagination and emotion are involved.
Erotic literature is a genre of writing that focuses on sexual themes and...
A phenomenon known as female orgasms has been subject to much research and discourse for years now. The term "orgasm" refers to a pleasurable sensation experienced during sexual activity that is...
Sexual arousal decreases fear sensitivity by dampening the amygdala's response.
The amygdala is a part of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating emotions such as fear and anxiety. When...