Unraveling the Controversy: Is Sex Addiction a Legitimate Diagnosis or a Misunderstood Phenomenon? One of the biggest debates in the field of human sexuality is whether sex addiction is a real thing. Some colleagues adamantly deny that the label βaddictionβ is ever...
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Why Orgasms Matter
Feb 20, 2024
New developments for women navigating challenges KEY POINTS Sexual satisfaction is now considered an important factor contributing to overall well-being by the WHO. It is widely acknowledged that the most important single predictor of sexual satisfaction for women is...
Why Good Grief Matters
Feb 19, 2024
It is important that we cultivate our ability to tolerate painful feelings, the most intense of which, by far, is grief. In this blog, I will address the neuroscience of grief.
Sex in the News: The International Clitoris Summit 2023
May 16, 2023
Interested in becoming more educated about the clitoris? The upcomingΒ Clitoris Summit,Β which will take place on May 20th, 2023, promises to be an exciting event featuring a lineup of world-renowned experts in the field of...
Neuroscience Hacks: The Healing Power of Pleasure
Feb 1, 2023
Much of our understanding of what enables us to experience pleasure counterintuitively comes from the more abundant research into pain.
When we investigate the brain correlates of pleasure more closely, we discover that the pathways for pleasure and pain are closely intertwined.
When we avoid pain, we are also learning to avoid pleasure. We shut down emotionally as well as physically.
Neuroscience Hacks for Enhancing Happiness: Harnessing your attention on new ways to be for the new year.
Jan 14, 2023
Most people make resolutions about what they shouldΒ doΒ to be happy. ButΒ researchΒ shows that harnessing one'sΒ attentionΒ on radical acceptance of what is and focusing on how you get toΒ beΒ in the new year will increase your ability to enjoy life. Want to make New Year's...