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Emily Nagoski on What Happy Couples Know That Others Don’t

Sleeping Around

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Understanding Sexual Response: The Accelerators and Brakes

This chapter explores the dual control model of sexual response, focusing on the balance between excitatory impulses (accelerators) and inhibitory factors (brakes). It emphasizes the importance of recognizing both elements to enhance sexual experiences and satisfaction. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their personal experiences and identify factors that contribute to or inhibit their sexual pleasure, stressing the complexity of a fulfilling sexual relationship.

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