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...
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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 upcomingย Clitoris Summit,ย 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 shouldย doย to be happy. Butย researchย shows that harnessing one'sย attentionย on radical acceptance of what is and focusing on how you get toย beย in the new year will increase your ability to enjoy life. Want to make New Year's...
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner: Steps for Creating and Nurturing Your Sexual Potential
Dec 4, 2022
Before we discuss how to talk about sex with your partner, letโs highlight why it is so critically important. As a sex therapist and researcher, I can easily say that the number one reason people end up seeking sex therapy is not the loss of desire, differences in...