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Emily Nagoski, PhD: Pleasure Is the Measure: How to Have Sex You Enjoy

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

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The Dual Control Model of Sexual Response

This chapter examines the dual control model of sexual response, focusing on the brain's excitatory and inhibitory mechanisms. It highlights how individual variability, stress, body image, trauma, and emotional safety influence sexual arousal and pleasure. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding one's context and relationships to enhance sexual experiences and wellbeing.

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