How your Brain can be the Life-Changing Thing for Sexual Desire in Men and Women, Ft. Dr Lori Brotto
Join Dr. Rena Malik as she sits down with renowned sexual health expert Dr. Lori Brotto to delve into the integration of mindfulness in sexual dysfunction treatment, challenges in addressing psychological aspects of sexuality within diverse cultures and communities, and the groundbreaking use of virtual reality in overcoming sexual anxieties. Dive into deep discussions about the complex interplay between sexual desire and stress, the often misunderstood concept of asexuality, and the societal hurdles in funding and supporting sex research, all framed within the goal of enhancing sexual health and education.
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In episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and guest expert Dr. Lori Brotto explore the complexities of sexual desire, the benefits of mindfulness in sexual health, and the intricacies of psychological aspects affecting sexuality. They present enlightening discussions on cultural impacts on sexual education, debunk myths regarding arousal and desire, and illuminate groundbreaking research on asexuality and sexual orientation. This episode promises to offer insightful perspectives and practical advice for enhancing sexual well-being and understanding the nuances of sexual health.
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- Introduction
- Chronic stress affects cortisol levels in women.
- Reevaluate sex's purpose, explore intentional fulfillment.
- Mindfulness practice impacts brain and sexual experiences.
- Limited options for improving low desire rates.
- Measurement of desire and distress in women.
- Support for prostate cancer survivors enhances pleasure.
- Mindfulness backed by strong scientific evidence. Limited time.
- Virtual reality helps overcome anxiety and phobias.
- Using VR to treat vaginismus in clinical setting.
- Maternal immune hypothesis explains link between brothers.
- Desire and arousal are related but different.
- Measuring sexual arousal in a psychophysiology lab.
- Sexual response studies may have bias.
- Research gaps in gender diversity and racism.
- Powerful psychological aspects of sex research. Bias recognition.
- Recognize systemic racism, let go of power.
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