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The Erotic Brain

Discovering and inspiring your authentic sexual self

Sex
Do "Nice Men" Finish Last in Bed?

Petra Zebroff Ph.D. on September 27, 2024

Nice men are great partners, and yet they too often feel left out when it comes to hot sex. Find the 6 key things to be a sexy "nice man."

Nice men are great partners, and yet they too often feel left out when it comes to hot sex. Find the 6 key things to be a sexy "nice man."

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.