In order to understand how repeated episodes of sexual deprivation can impact the reward pathway and somatic markers, it is important to consider the neurobiology of sex and intimacy. When...
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: How sexual deprivation can impact reward processing: exploring neurobiological mechanisms of intimacy
In the wake of the MeToo movement, there has been increasing attention to the psychological impact of sexual trauma on individuals who experience it. Many victims of sexual assault struggle with...
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: The neuroscience of sexual trauma: understanding how survivors and perpetrators process rewards and fear
Erotic Imagination Combined With Anticipation Improves Sexual Satisfaction
Erotic imagination involves fantasizing about sexual encounters before they happen. It can involve imagining yourself...
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: Erotic imagination & anticipation: how they improve sexual satisfaction
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in motivation, pleasure, and movement. It is also involved in sexual arousal and orgasm. When the body produces too much dopamine during...
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: Sexual satisfaction during hormonal shifts: understanding dopamine and the reward pathway
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,...
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: Sexual arousal: how it works in your brain and why you crave it