

Emily Nagoski
Sex educator and researcher with a master's in counseling and a PhD in health behavior, bestselling author of Come As You Are and co-author of Burnout, known for work on sexual response, desire, and stress.
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Aug 20, 2021 • 51min
Episode 48: Sex On The Brain
Emily Nagoski, sex educator and researcher with a PhD and bestselling author of Come As You Are, explains how brains shape sexual response. She breaks down the Dual Control Model of accelerator and brake, why desire can be spontaneous or responsive, and how stress, context, and body image affect arousal. Practical tips include identifying personal triggers and completing the stress cycle to restore desire.


