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Sarah's Story
- Sarah, 34 and single, has lost interest in masturbation over the past few years.
- She's worried and feels unlike herself, despite owning sex toys and previously enjoying self-pleasure.
Dual Control Model
- Emily Nagoski introduces the dual control model of sexual response.
- This model explains arousal as a balance between an 'accelerator' and 'brakes' in the brain.
Conflicting Stimuli
- The same stimuli can hit both the accelerator and brakes, especially with a sex-negative upbringing.
- This can lead to ambivalence, as the brain processes conflicting messages regarding sex.