Nicole Prause Ph.D., neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response, is here today to debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex. We deep dive into how the brain the grows, adapts, and rewires during sexual stimulation and even discuss how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm.

Buckle up, Neurohackers. This is your brain on sex.

Why are sexual pleasure and behavior forbidden topics of discussion? Nicole Prause Ph.D., neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response, is here today to debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex. We deep dive into the how brain the grows, adapts, and rewires during sexual stimulation and even discuss how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm.


Topics within the interview include:


Navigating the culture of sexual physiology and psychologyThe neurochemicals associated with sexThe link between sexual behavior and higher states of consciousnessThe science and psychology of orgasms


Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/the-neuroscience-psychology-and-physiology-of-sexual-behavior