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Unraveling the Controversy of Sex Addiction

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on March 14, 2024

Is sex addiction a real diagnosis? No, but compulsive sexual behavior disorder is. By reframing problematic sexual behaviors as "learning gone bad," we can better understand them.

Is sex addiction a real diagnosis? No, but compulsive sexual behavior disorder is. By reframing problematic sexual behaviors as "learning gone bad," we can better understand them.

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Why Orgasms Matter

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on December 18, 2023

The most important predictor of sexual satisfaction for women is orgasm. Since as many as half of women find orgasms elusive, new research matters.

The most important predictor of sexual satisfaction for women is orgasm. Since as many as half of women find orgasms elusive, new research matters.

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Grief
Why Good Grief Matters

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on October 4, 2023

Experiencing my grief has motivated me to share information on how it impacts our emotional systems and tools to help navigate it and empower our overall capacity for pleasure.

Experiencing my grief has motivated me to share information on how it impacts our emotional systems and tools to help navigate it and empower our overall capacity for pleasure.

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Recharge Your Sex Life in 5 Simple Steps

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on June 8, 2023

A common reason people request sex therapy is that one partner, often a woman, has lost the desire to have sex. What can we do when sex feels like a chore?

A common reason people request sex therapy is that one partner, often a woman, has lost the desire to have sex. What can we do when sex feels like a chore?

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Stress Is Killing Us, and Our Sex Lives

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on March 1, 2023

There are some simple tools to help reverse the negative impact of stress on our bodies, minds, and our sex lives as we age.

There are some simple tools to help reverse the negative impact of stress on our bodies, minds, and our sex lives as we age.

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Neuroscience Hacks: The New Sexual Revolution

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on January 20, 2023

The new sexual revolution needs to embrace the healing power of pleasure and teach our doctors and patients how to enjoy being in their bodies. Here's how.

The new sexual revolution needs to embrace the healing power of pleasure and teach our doctors and patients how to enjoy being in their bodies. Here's how.

Happiness
Neuroscience Hacks for Enhancing Happiness

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on December 23, 2022

Want to make some New Year's resolutions that will enrich your life and increase your happiness? Try these neuroscience hacks for enhancing your happiness by harnessing your attention!

Want to make some New Year's resolutions that will enrich your life and increase your happiness? Try these neuroscience hacks for enhancing your happiness by harnessing your attention!

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Learning How to Work the Sexual Brain-Body Connection

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on December 5, 2022

Learning how the sexual brain-body connection works can help us work it better. Educating ourselves about sexuality and the critical role pleasure plays in healthy living is key.

Learning how the sexual brain-body connection works can help us work it better. Educating ourselves about sexuality and the critical role pleasure plays in healthy living is key.

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Lost Your Pleasure Drive? Not Sexually Satisfied?

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on October 18, 2022

The ability to experience pleasure is not a luxury. It is a necessity for a well-balanced emotional brain. Forget about the sex drive. Focus on getting your pleasure drive back.

The ability to experience pleasure is not a luxury. It is a necessity for a well-balanced emotional brain. Forget about the sex drive. Focus on getting your pleasure drive back.

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What Is Female Orgasm Disorder?

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on May 20, 2022

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

A pernicious myth about sexuality stems from the mistaken belief that good sex just happens for all couples. Learning how to talk about it is key to cultivating sexual potential.

A pernicious myth about sexuality stems from the mistaken belief that good sex just happens for all couples. Learning how to talk about it is key to cultivating sexual potential.

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7 Ways Couples Can Boost Their Sexual Satisfaction

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on January 18, 2022

Dealing with sexual frustration or a flat sex life? Here are seven valuable lessons I have learned from the participants of our sex studies.

Dealing with sexual frustration or a flat sex life? Here are seven valuable lessons I have learned from the participants of our sex studies.

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How to Turn Yourself On: Tips for Erotic Living

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on October 29, 2021

Eroticism starts with having a passion for living. Our lives might be a bit curtailed in times of challenge, but our imaginations can run free.

Eroticism starts with having a passion for living. Our lives might be a bit curtailed in times of challenge, but our imaginations can run free.

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Rebooting the Pleasure Brain: Why Good Sex Still Matters

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on October 4, 2021

Our relationship with our sexuality gives us a window into our relationship with pleasure and, beneath that, keen insights into the state of our emotional brain. Pleasure matters!

Our relationship with our sexuality gives us a window into our relationship with pleasure and, beneath that, keen insights into the state of our emotional brain. Pleasure matters!

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Sex 9-1-1: Why Can't I Orgasm?

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on July 30, 2021

A whopping 16-25% of women in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Sweden report problems having an orgasm. Here's what you need to know about how to find your orgasm.

A whopping 16-25% of women in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Sweden report problems having an orgasm. Here's what you need to know about how to find your orgasm.