Indigenous cultures around the world have long recognized the sacred nature of sexuality and its connection to the divine. In many cases, afterglow—the state of stillness that follows physical...
Empathy and Eroticism in Partnered Desire
Sexual Psychology: Empathy and Eroticism in Partnered Desire
Researchers have become increasingly interested in exploring the role of empathy and its...
The world's history is rich with examples of cultural practices that celebrate love, romance, and eroticism through various mediums, such as art, music, literature, and storytelling. In traditional...
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...
Monogamy, consensual non-monogamy, and cognitive flexibility are interrelated concepts that have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their impact on sexual psychology. In this...
Touch can be both an accessibility tool and an erotic practice for people in Deaf and blind communities, where visual and auditory stimuli are limited, Tactile sign language involves touching one's...
Sexual Psychology: The Impact of Sexual Shame on Mental Health
Sexual shame—often instilled through religious doctrine, family upbringing, or cultural norms—has been linked to a range of...
Emerging research in neuropsychology highlights how autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence influence erotic behavior, boundaries, and sensory experiences. Some...
The term "sexual psychology" is used to describe the study of human behavior related to sex, sexuality, romance, eroticism, and intimate relationships. This field encompasses a wide range of topics...
Sexual Psychology: Erotic Transference in Therapy
In psychodynamic therapy, erotic transference occurs when a client projects romantic or sexual feelings onto the therapist. While ethically...