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Neuroscience Hacks: The Healing Power of Pleasure

Neuroscience Hacks: The Healing Power of Pleasure

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.

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Seven Ways to Increase Your Sexual Satisfaction

Seven Ways to Increase Your Sexual Satisfaction

First and foremost, good sex is about being present.
It’s important not to judge one’s erotic self or the erotic experience, but rather to practice radical self-acceptance.
During sex, one’s mind may go into “spectatoring” mode, being goal-directed or self-conscious. The key is to simply notice it without judging

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Ask Dr. Nan: What if having sex hurts?

Ask Dr. Nan: What if having sex hurts?

  Why talking about sexual pain disorders is key to promoting awareness and fighting the stigma and shame In my book Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled life I explore how the ability to...

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