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Porn Brain Rewire with Dr. Trish Leigh

#Episode 144: Don't Let ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Hold You Back Anymore! — Dr. Trish Leigh

Oct 16, 2024
Erectile dysfunction is becoming alarmingly common, particularly among younger men. The podcast dives into the neuroscience behind this issue, linking it to excessive pornography consumption. It explains how porn distorts arousal and creates unrealistic expectations. Performance anxiety compounds the problem, leaving many feeling stuck. However, there’s hope! Listeners are encouraged to embrace mindfulness and healthier sexual practices to reclaim their sexual health and overcome these challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Erectile dysfunction often arises from a shift in baseline arousal levels due to stress and hypersexuality fueled by pornography consumption.
  • Restoring a healthy libido requires individuals to identify hypersexual behaviors and implement strategies to reduce exposure to explicit content.

Deep dives

Understanding Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety is often perceived as a psychological issue, stemming from nervousness about sexual performance. However, it is linked to neurological processes, where stress and anxiety cause a shift in baseline arousal levels in the brain. This shift leads to hyper arousal, moving arousal levels from a manageable state to an overwhelming one, which can result in erectile dysfunction. The condition can manifest in two main ways: an inability to achieve an erection or delayed ejaculation, both of which are exacerbated by underlying stress factors.

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