The effect of repeated exposure to erotic images on neural pathways associated with sexual desire, arousal, and reward has been studied extensively for many years. There is still no consensus on...
Reward pathways are involved in motivation for most desirable activities, including food, water, sex, sleep, and social interaction. Compulsive sexual behavior can be viewed as excessive pursuit of...
Can immersive virtual sexual interactions alter neural reward pathways, arousal regulation, and emotional responsiveness in ways similar to in-person sexual encounters? It is often believed that sex...
Neurology
Anticipation of Sexual Pleasure can activate Neurological Reward Pathways
Sexual desire is an innate drive that motivates humans to seek out sexual encounters for reproduction and...
Effective communication between partners is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. It involves openness, honesty, and mutual respect. Partners can enhance their connection through positive...
What is pleasure?
Pleasure is an emotional state characterized by happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction, delight, bliss, exultation, joy, gratification, thrill, and enthusiasm. It can be experienced...
Chronic stress is known to have many negative effects on human health, including affecting physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing. One area that has been particularly affected by this...
Sexual stimulation is a pleasurable experience that triggers various physiological and psychological responses within the body and mind. It involves a series of steps starting from arousal to orgasm,...
The human brain is composed of neurons that communicate with each other through electrical impulses called action potentials. These neural networks are organized into circuits that control all...
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating pleasure and reward pathways in the brain. It's often referred to as the "feel good" chemical because it's associated with...