Chapter
The Relationship Between Intense Sexual Experience, Dopamine and Libido
39:29 - 47:35 (08:06)
Intense sexual experiences that involve a lot of visual and auditory input can deplete dopamine, leading to a decrease in libido afterwards. This can be especially true for experiences involving pornography or masturbation, as well as high-adrenaline activities like parkour.
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Pornography and masturbation can limit libido in the real world as it can create a brain wiring situation where individuals teach their brain to be aroused by watching others have sex instead of being the first person actor in sexual interactions.
39:29 - 43:39 (04:09)
Summary
Pornography and masturbation can limit libido in the real world as it can create a brain wiring situation where individuals teach their brain to be aroused by watching others have sex instead of being the first person actor in sexual interactions. Defining frequency is important in understanding the effects of pornography and masturbation on hormones.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Intense Sexual Experience, Dopamine and Libido
EpisodeDr. Kyle Gillett: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode explains the concept of the dopamine wave pool and how intense sexual experiences, porn, and addiction can affect it.
43:39 - 47:35 (03:56)
Summary
This episode explains the concept of the dopamine wave pool and how intense sexual experiences, porn, and addiction can affect it. It describes how such experiences can deplete the dopamine supply and cause addiction.