Rena Malik, MD Podcast: Optimizing Health, Sex & Relationships with Science Backed Tips from Leading Experts Moment: Masturbation, Porn, and Pleasure: What Science Says About Modern Sex ft. Dr. Jim Pfaus
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Sep 10, 2025 Dr. Jim Pfaus, a neuroscientist and psychologist specializing in sexual pleasure, joins to unravel the complexities of intimacy and desire. They discuss how masturbation and pornography influence relationships and the importance of openly sharing fantasies to enhance connection. The conversation explores the neuroscience of emotional synchrony, the impact of brain chemistry on arousal, and the role of creativity in maintaining excitement. Listeners will discover insights into breaking routines and fostering deeper intimacy.
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Predictability Kills Sexual Excitement
- Humans form repetitive sexual habits that become predictable and boring over time.
- Fantasies exist to reintroduce novelty and rekindle excitement with a partner.
Porn As A Fantasy Workshop
- Pornography functions as a fantasy venue that lets people safely explore taboo or novel arousal themes.
- Partners often hide those fantasies due to fear of judgment, which limits shared sexual discovery.
Share Fantasies And Learn Safely
- Talk openly about what turns you on and the porn or fantasies you consume to reduce shame and increase intimacy.
- Seek guidance (e.g., kink community mentors) before trying risky practices to avoid harm.