EPISODE · Sep 27, 2023 · 27 MIN
Let's Talk About Hacking Your Nervous System for Better Sex
from Let's Talk About Sex, Really · host Dr. Alisa Kriegel
Send us Fan MailDr. Alisa talks about the nervous system. While it might sound neuro-science geeky, the Poly Vagal Theory can help you have better sex! She discusses how being stressed in a flight or fight/trauma response (Sympathetic nervous system) can shut down parts of your body's functioning needed for sex. Being in a Parasympathetic State, also known as Safe & Social, helps your juices flow for better, wetter and more connected sex. Listen to learn a simple hack to help get your body or your partner's body feeling safer, sexier and more present! This will help you re-think your whole foreplay game!Listen to all podcast episodes and find more resources on my website: ALISAKRIEGEL.COMFollow me on Insta: LETSTALKABOUTSEX_REALLYReferences:For more on how to map your own nervous system and feel safe: Deb Dana's, "Anchored"For a much deeper dive into the science:Stephen Porges, PhD. "The Poly Vagal Theory: Neuropsychological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication & Self-Regulation
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Alisa talks about the nervous system. While it might sound neuro-science geeky, the Poly Vagal Theory can help you have better sex! She discusses how being stressed in a flight or fight/trauma response (Sympathetic nervous system) can shut down parts of your body's functioning needed for sex. Being in a Parasympathetic State, also known as Safe & Social, helps your juices flow for better, wetter and more connected sex. Listen to learn a s...
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