The Erotic Brain

Sex

Erotic Touch in Sex: What Are We Learning?

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on January 28, 2024

A growing number of people rely on popular porn to influence what touch they expect in sex.

A growing number of people rely on popular porn to influence what touch they expect in sex.

Sex

Are You a 'Sexual NPC'?

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on July 20, 2023

Why we don't want to be a "sexual NPC," and tips to become a full sexual player character.

Why we don't want to be a "sexual NPC," and tips to become a full sexual player character.

Sex

The Joys of Sexual Mistakes

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on April 8, 2023

Sexual embarrassments, “failures,” and cringe-worthy moments can shut down a sexual moment. But are these really mistakes? Or opportunities to have amazing sex?

Sexual embarrassments, “failures,” and cringe-worthy moments can shut down a sexual moment. But are these really mistakes? Or opportunities to have amazing sex?

Sex

The Trouble With Efficient Sex

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on October 7, 2022

Efficient sex is common, especially in long-term relationships, but it may rob you of sexual desire and pleasure.

Efficient sex is common, especially in long-term relationships, but it may rob you of sexual desire and pleasure.

Sex

When It Comes to Sexual Desire, Timing Is Everything

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on June 3, 2022

How to get away from the black-and-white way of seeing sexual desire to have a satisfying sex life.

How to get away from the black-and-white way of seeing sexual desire to have a satisfying sex life.

Sex

How Couples Can Get Their Sexual Rhythm Back

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on February 19, 2022

The 'pressure-rejection' cycle of sexual initiation is common (and can be toxic to a relationship). How to navigate the dance of sexual initiation.

The 'pressure-rejection' cycle of sexual initiation is common (and can be toxic to a relationship). How to navigate the dance of sexual initiation.

Sex

Initiating Sex in COVID

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on December 16, 2020

Sex has changed for couples in COVID-19. Most of us are having less sex—but not everyone. Discover the skills that are helping some find more (and better) sex in social isolation.

Sex has changed for couples in COVID-19. Most of us are having less sex—but not everyone. Discover the skills that are helping some find more (and better) sex in social isolation.

Sex

Sexual FOMO: The Sex We Think Others Are Having

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on July 13, 2020

What are the Joneses doing this Saturday night? Social isolation is giving us perspective into Sexual FOMO, the fear of missing out on great sex.

What are the Joneses doing this Saturday night? Social isolation is giving us perspective into Sexual FOMO, the fear of missing out on great sex.

Orgasm

What Brings You “Over the Edge” to Orgasm With a Partner?

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on January 9, 2020

Find out the leading causes of orgasm trouble and advice on "getting over the edge." Do you know what your erotic cues are?

Find out the leading causes of orgasm trouble and advice on "getting over the edge." Do you know what your erotic cues are?

Sex

There May Be a Better Way to Initiate Sex with Your Partner

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on June 12, 2019

Initiating sex in a long-term relationship can cause anxiety. Learn three smart questions to ask your partner when you want more frequent sex.

Initiating sex in a long-term relationship can cause anxiety. Learn three smart questions to ask your partner when you want more frequent sex.