Sex for Saints Episode 390 - The Brain Chemistry of Sex
Oct 10, 2025
Ever wondered why sex can change your mood or mindset? The podcast explores the brain's chemistry before, during, and after intimacy, revealing how neurobiology affects desire and connection. It delves into the impact of dopamine-driven neuroplasticity, explaining how positive thinking during arousal can reshape limiting beliefs. Learn about the chemical shifts at orgasm and why communication is key post-coitus. Plus, discover practical strategies to stay in the mood and honor individual differences in sexual responses.
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Sex Happens In Distinct Brain Phases
- Sexual response runs in distinct neurological phases with different emotions and needs.
- Understanding these phases explains why desire, openness, and connection shift during sex.
Shift Into Intimacy With Breath And Touch
- Use slow deep breaths to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and lower cortisol.
- Use non-sexual touch like long hugs to release oxytocin and become more receptive to intimacy.
Five Breaths Helped Her Arrive
- A client took five deep breaths before intimacy and said it helped her arrive in her body.
- Amanda used this example to show practical neuroscience in action.