Sexual attraction is an important aspect of human relationships. It refers to the desire for physical closeness and intimacy that can lead to sexual activity.
Some individuals may experience this...
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1. What are nerves?
Nerves are bundles of fibers that carry signals from one part of the body to another. They consist of axons, which transmit electrical impulses, and dendrites, which receive...
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: A comprehensive guide to understanding nerves, their functions, and their role in intimacy
Some research has suggested that certain types of touch, such as light stroking, may be more likely to trigger specific nerve fibers than firm pressure. This could have implications for understanding...
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: The science behind why you should try light strokes during intimacy
The human brain is composed of many different regions that work together to regulate various functions, such as movement, emotions, thoughts, and memory. Among these regions are the limbic system and...
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: How pleasure centers in the brain activate during sexual activity
Some people experience orgasms triggered by psychological stimuli without physical touch. This is an unusual phenomenon that has been observed in some individuals who are unable to achieve climax...
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: Psychological orgasms: how they differ from physical ones and why they matter
There has been increasing interest in the phenomenon of "orgasmic seizures", also known as coital seizures, which are characterized by involuntary muscle spasms that occur during or shortly after...
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: Understanding the phenomenon of orgasmic seizures: a guide to treatment options
Some people can experience orgasm purely through mental stimulation, without physical touch. This phenomenon is known as "mind orgasm" or "brain orgasm," and it involves the brain's ability to...
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: The science behind mind orgasms: how brain stimulation can lead to intensely pleasurable experiences
Some people experience synesthesia, which is a perceptual phenomenon where certain types of sensations are linked to each other. This means that when one sense is activated, it can trigger another...
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: Synesthetic sexual response: experiencing colors, textures, tastes during intimacy
Arousal non-concordance is a psychological phenomenon wherein people may experience physiological responses to stimuli such as sexual thoughts or activities that they are not necessarily consciously...
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: Arousal nonconcordance: a psychological phenomenon that can cause confusion and frustration in intimate relationships
The “frontal lobe shutdown” during orgasm is a phenomenon that has been studied extensively in neuroscience research for its implications on pleasure and self-control. During an orgasm, neural...
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: Why neuroscientists are studying the frontal lobe shutdown during orgasm and what it means for your sex life