The Science Behind Why People CRAVE Sex Tech (From a Sex Therapist)

In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how sex tech hijacks our natural instincts by acting as a "supernormal stimulus"—something manmade that satisfies primal urges even more powerfully than nature ever could—and why it's especially compelling for men. 00:04 – Understanding Supernormal Stimuli Dr. Brandon explains that sex tech grabs our attention because it's made to feel even more exciting than what's natural. 00:42 – Bird Experiments and Supernormal Stimuli She tells a story about birds choosing fake mates or eggs that looked more extreme, showing how easy it is to trick instincts. 02:25 – Food as Supernormal Stimuli She says apple pie is more tempting than a regular apple, just like manmade things can feel stronger than nature. 03:50 – Sex Tech as Supernormal Stimuli Dr. Brandon says sex tech, like VR porn or toys, feels more powerful than real-life stuff, which is why people want it so much. 05:06 – Gender Differences in Sex Tech She explains how men and women react differently to sex tech, like how they act at strip clubs, because of deep instincts. 07:19 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts Dr. Brandon reminds us to enjoy sex tech wisely and not let it take the place of real connection with others. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #SexTech #SupernormalStimulus #MindfulIntimacy