We Can Do Hard Things 105. Restart Your Sex Life with Dr. Lori Brotto
Jun 16, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Lori Brotto, a renowned expert in women’s sexual health and author, dives into a range of fascinating topics. She offers practical mindfulness strategies to increase arousal and satisfaction while dispelling myths about orgasm timing. The conversation highlights the importance of communicating desires and fantasies to enhance intimacy, alongside advice for those struggling with faking orgasms. Dr. Brotto emphasizes reclaiming pleasure through body connection and the power of open dialogue in intimate relationships.
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Stress and Sex
- Chronic, daily stress harms the brain more than major life events due to its constant nature.
- This chronic stress impedes sexual response by disrupting hormone balance and the brain's processing of sexual triggers.
Prioritizing Pleasure
- Prioritize pleasure in your sex life, regardless of relationship status or frequency.
- If pleasure is absent, address it; lack of desire may be a logical response, not dysfunction.
Self-Exploration
- Explore your body and understand what brings you pleasure through self-exploration.
- Use lubricant regularly and prioritize time and privacy for self-discovery.
