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The Dangers of Sex Addiction and Pornography
14:35 - 23:09 (08:33)
In a world where sex is one of the last remaining physical connections we can have, sex addiction and pornography are becoming increasingly problematic. Individuals can develop a tolerance to the reinforcing effects of orgasms, leading to a vulnerability that can drive addiction.
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Some men report feeling existentially depressed after having sex.
14:35 - 15:50 (01:14)
Summary
Some men report feeling existentially depressed after having sex. This phenomenon, known as post-coital depression, occurs because humans are wired to seek out sex multiple times in order to maximize the chance of having grandchildren.
ChapterThe Dangers of Sex Addiction and Pornography
Episode#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sex can become an addiction when it's divorced from other meanings and becomes all about dopamine release.
15:50 - 20:10 (04:19)
Summary
Sex can become an addiction when it's divorced from other meanings and becomes all about dopamine release. It has become a vulnerable place for addiction, as the experience of sex and its impact can develop tolerance to reinforcing effects.
ChapterThe Dangers of Sex Addiction and Pornography
Episode#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how addiction can be measured in rats based on their willingness to work for cocaine, and shares a personal example of addiction to romance novels and erotica.
20:10 - 21:58 (01:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses how addiction can be measured in rats based on their willingness to work for cocaine, and shares a personal example of addiction to romance novels and erotica.
ChapterThe Dangers of Sex Addiction and Pornography
Episode#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Joe Rogan and Johann Hari discuss the evolution and adaptive nature of addiction, as well as the roles of dopamine and serotonin.
21:58 - 23:09 (01:10)
Summary
In this episode, Joe Rogan and Johann Hari discuss the evolution and adaptive nature of addiction, as well as the roles of dopamine and serotonin.