TED Talks Daily The link between sex and imagination | Gina Gutierrez
Jun 15, 2022
Gina Gutierrez, founder of the audio-erotica company Dipsea, explores the intersection of sex and imagination. She discusses how mental engagement is crucial for arousal, particularly for women, transforming traditional views of intimacy. Gutierrez shares tips on harnessing imagination to enhance sexual pleasure and emphasizes the importance of visualization in intimate experiences. With immersive audio stories, she empowers listeners to explore their desires, advocating for self-empowerment and joyful sexual expression.
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Cognition and Arousal
- For women, cognitive factors are as crucial for arousal as physical stimuli.
- Utilizing memories, fantasies, and focus, women can self-arouse through thoughts.
College Sex and Imagination
- Gina Gutierrez's college friends had a narrow definition of sex, excluding masturbation.
- A friend's focus on physical aspects of an unsatisfying hookup highlighted the neglect of imagination.
Creating Your Own Stories
- Start by grounding yourself, similar to beginning meditation.
- Imagine your mind as a projector, focusing on desired thoughts and pushing away negative ones.