10% Happier with Dan Harris Mind-Blowing Sex | Dr. Lori Brotto
Mar 28, 2022
Dr. Lori Brotto, a clinical psychologist and director of UBC’s Sexual Health Laboratory, shares her expertise on how mindfulness can transform sexual health. She discusses the role of interoception in enhancing intimacy and techniques for individuals and couples to alleviate sexual distress. The conversation tackles common myths about sex, the impact of societal stigmas on women’s sexuality, and the empowering effects of mindfulness practices. Brotto emphasizes that cultivating pleasure can serve as essential self-care, challenging conventional views on sexual expression.
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Unexpected Path to Sex Research
- Dr. Lori Brotto's interest in sex research stemmed from a chance research experience studying antidepressants' effects on rodent sexuality.
- This led her to focus on human sexuality, particularly women's sexual health, and the impact of stress.
Distress Reduction Predicts Improvement
- Mindfulness significantly reduces sexual distress, the degree to which sexual concerns bother individuals and affect their lives/relationships.
- This distress reduction often predicts improvements in sexual function, like desire, arousal, and pleasure.
Chronic Stress's Impact on Sex
- Chronic daily stress significantly impacts sexual function more than isolated traumatic events.
- Mindfulness practices can address this chronic stress, improving sexual function.
