Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast Episode #38: What Masturbation is Doing to Your Brain & Life. - Dr. Trish Leigh
Feb 25, 2022
Dr. Trish Leigh, Cognitive Neuroscientist and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach, discusses the link between masturbation and porn, its impact on mental and physical health, memory, testosterone, and relationships. She explores the addictive nature of masturbation and provides insights on quitting. The podcast also delves into the neurological effects of masturbation, its impact on memory and brain fog. It addresses the negative effects of porn addiction and excessive masturbation, including erectile dysfunction, decreased attraction to partners, and performance anxiety. The effects of porn and masturbation on testosterone and overall brain and body health are explored, with tips on quitting and promoting a 90-day program.
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Masturbation Addiction Insights
- Masturbation can be addictive, especially when linked with pornography and fantasy.
- This addiction reshapes your brain with dopamine floods, damaging mental and emotional health.
Neurological Self-Linking via Masturbation
- Masturbation neurologically links your brain sexually to yourself, not a partner.
- This self-linking can trap you in a cycle preferring masturbation over partner sex.
Dopamine Floods Impair Memory
- Frequent masturbation floods the frontal lobe with dopamine, impairing memory and focus.
- This creates a vicious cycle of brain fog and reduced cognitive function.