62| The Neuroscience of Sex and Sexuality - Andrea Kuszewski
In this episode Andrea Kuszewski gives advice on: - The neuroscience perspective on sex and sexuality. Dopamine: the neurotransmitter in the brain (05:11) - Is Dopamine the only thing that motivates our behavior or are their other things? (12:47) - From a neurological basis, does open communication work better from a woman's perspective when she's learning about you as opposed to if you are more withdrawn or not so revealing about yourself? (14:47) - The various levels of Dopamine that affect the psychology of our actions (17:05) - Addictive responses to Dopamine and risky behavior (sexually, socially, and adventure-wise), whether healthy or unhealthy (20:10) - Changing negative Dopamine behavior with something positive (24:35) - How Dopamine impacts your behavior: when the uncertainty no longer exist and only the novelty remains (14:54) - Does Dopamine increase promiscuity and decrease the use of condoms? (29:00) - How long does it take for your Dopamine receptors to reset themselves for a more natural sexual response? (30:35) - The human need for bonding (32:05) - The Oxytocin myth as the cuddle hormone, and what is really does (33:15) - The impact of porn on your sexual life based on whether you view it more positively or negatively (35:55) - Virtual reality sex versus real sex: the mind is critical to sexual pleasure (37:05) - Looking at the orgasm through the neuroscience lens (39:45) - The mechanism behind the prolonged neurological orgasm and improving the length and quality of orgasms for men and women (42:07) - The differences between males and females and the way their brains respond to dating and relationships (45:22) - Conditioning and paired association learning, and to what extent your interests are learned or fixed (47:37) - Can sexual preferences be consciously hacked to open yourself to wider options of partner selection? (50:55) - Mental performance impact that comes from your sexuality (55:25) - IntellGET MORE: Show Notes & Resources, Interview Transcript and Comments. HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show. FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: angel@datingskillsreview.com • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time