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In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how early porn exposure, sexual shame, and misunderstood desire shape adult intimacy, and why healthier conversations about sex are critical for real human connection.

  • 02:59 – Creating Sexual Tension in Relationships: Dr. Marianne Brandon talks about how sexual tension is created through polarity, with openness and vulnerability generating desire rather than weakness.
  • 14:52 – Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: She discusses compulsive sexual behavior as a complex, individualized issue driven by underlying emotional and psychological factors.
  • 19:41 – Addressing Compulsive Sexual Behavior: She explains the controversy around defining compulsive sexual behavior and why effective treatment must be personalized.
  • 22:28 – Sexism in Male Sexual Dysfunction: She discusses the sexism in how male sexual dysfunction is judged more harshly than female sexual challenges, increasing shame and anxiety.
  • 29:30 – Exploring Female Sexual Arousal and Porn’s Impact: She explains research showing female arousal is often non-specific, challenging assumptions about desire, fantasy, and porn.

 

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