Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicole Prause

Man Up - A Doctor's Guide to Men's Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 78:30

This episode is being re-released for your enjoyement. Please enjoy the episode. Natasha has an upcoming group that you can sign up for: Pornography Dilemma Online Group with Natasha This group has been developed to help couples overcome the common struggles with pornography use within the marital contract. During this group, we will: Begin to deal with and repair the typical secrecy/betrayal cycles that have historically occurred in the relationship with sexual media. Understand evidence-based information about sexual media allowing well-informed decisions to be made based on science and our values instead of myths and folklore. Help couples understand the importance of balancing the need for individual autonomy and relational connection that can often feel contraindicated. Learn to move from “ownership” models of sexuality to “partnership” models of sexuality. Guide couples through agreement work based on principles of sexual and marital health (honesty, shared values, transparency, and differentiation). Begin repairing trust and building a relationship where relational, erotic sexuality can flourish if that's what both partners want moving forward. WHEN: TUESDAYS 8 PM MT November 5, 12, 19, 26 & December 3, 10, 17 WHERE: Online Register here: https://symcounseling.com/group-registration/ or call: 1-208-391-7804 Go here for more: https://symcounseling.com/pornography-dilemma/ Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Nicole Prause, founder of the Sexual Psychophysiology and Affective Neuroscience (SPAN) Laboratory, in regards to the research she has personally done (and is aware of) concerning our relationships with pornography and erotic viewing materials. They cover all types of topics such as: What are some common correlations that are made in regards to porn viewing research that are completely inaccurate? Are we aware that those who view porn tend to be more egalitarian in their relationships? Why does it matter if we call problematic behavior by the right name (i.e. addiction vs. compulsivity vs. out-of-control, etc.)? Did you know that women respond to erotica in similar ways as men do and even share similar sexual tastes? Did you know that people who view erotic films report having increased desire for sexual activity with their spouse/partner? Objectification of women is definitely a problem, but violence? Not so much. Did you know that those who report having “out of control” behavior with porn viewing actually watch the same or less than those who don't identify with having a problem? And that research is now showing that those who see their behavior as problematic tend to come from religious or conservative backgrounds? Get up to date with what we think is science versus what is actually science in regards to positives and negatives that can come from porn/erotic viewing. Nicole Prause obtained her PhD at Indiana University with joint supervision from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction in 2007. Her concentrations were in neuroscience and statistics. She completed her APA/APPIC clinical internship at the Boston Consortium. Her clinical rotations were in neuropsychological assessment and behavioral medicine; her research fellowship was at Harvard University in alcoholism treatment. She was promoted to Associate Scientist at UCLA in 2014. Current laboratory interests include primary rewards, transcranial brain stimulation, and approach motivation. She is licensed as a psychologist in the state of California. Dr. Prause currently holds positions as the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute, and Data Scientist in Los Angeles. Resources mentioned during podcast: Religion, Spirituality and Sexual Addiction: A Critical Evaluation of Converging Fields Position of the Mormon Mental Health Association Trib Talk: Porn and Public Health Treating Out of Control Behavior by Doug Braun-Harvey and Michael Vigorito Other Resources: Prause et al. (2015) the latest falsification of addiction predictions Other subjects mentioned: Masters and Johnson The Meese Report Lifestar Network Fight the New Drug To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services.

Ep 77 - Can I be addicted to porn?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 60:53

In this episode, join Dr. Justin Dubin and Dr. Kevin Chu as they delve into a fascinating and controversial topic - addiction to pornography. Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Prause shares compelling, evidence-based perspectives that challenge common misconceptions. Discover the latest research on the physiology of sexual response and the complex interplay between pornography, addiction, and sexual health. Dr. Prause's expertise provides a refreshingly data-driven approach, cutting through the noise and emotional rhetoric often surrounding this sensitive issue. The hosts also emphasize their goal of combating misinformation on this topic. They debunk pseudoscientific claims, like the supposed "MRI of the brain on porn." Additionally, they explore the nuances of how people internalize and respond to pornography based on their own experiences and moral compasses. Whether you're grappling with personal experiences or simply curious to learn more, this episode offers a thought-provoking deep dive that is sure to spark discussion. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and YouTube.

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Science of Sexual Arousal with Dr. Nicole Prause, PhD

In Your Pants with Dr. Susie G

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 41:53

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Savage Lovecast Episode 895

Savage Lovecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 45:37

Dick pic backfire! When a woman received an image of her sexting partner's wiener, she was distressed to see small white bumps adorning his penis. Could it be HPV? That's bad, right? Should she tell him? Does he know already? Ah, the folks you'll meet online...A woman connected with a man via Tinder who claimed to have regular vacation sex with his mother. She then found a Reddit community full of folks all claiming the same thing. Is this real? Do we have to date men who have sex with their mothers now? On the Magnum, welcome to the seedy, shady and lucrative world of the NoFap movement. In this "What You Got," Dan interviews neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause who analyzed the violent culture of the men who are convinced that masturbation drains them of their masculinity. A trans woman is a switch. She can be the dom, she can be the sub. But she usually ends up domming because of the general shortage of doms. How can a trans gal get tied up already? Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064 This episode is brought to you by Dipsea: an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/savage. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl at Squarespace.com/Savage and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage for a 10% off your first purchase.

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Orgasms: Your Favorite Sex Episode!

Science Vs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 38:03

Here's the episode you picked as our best sex and sexual health episode: Orgasms! There's this idea that the female orgasm is a complicated riddle, but for a man with a penis, getting off is easy peasy. Is there really an orgasm gap? And if so — can science explain it? To learn more, we talk to neuroscientist Dr. Nan Wise, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Prause and psychologist Dr. Candice Hargons. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/SVFavSexEp This episode was produced by Hannah Harris Green, with help from, Wendy Zukerman, Michelle Dang, Rose Rimler and Nick DelRose. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Eva Dasher. Mix and sound design by Peter Leonard. Mix and sound design of this episode was by Bobby Lord. Mix and sound design of our original episode was by Peter Leonard. Music written by Peter Leonard, Marcus Bagala, Emma Munger, and Bobby Lord. Data Analysis by Morgan Green. Consulting by Rebecca Kling. Thanks to everyone we got in touch with for this episode including Dr. Adam Safron, Professor Larry Baskin, Professor Caroline Pukall, Dr. Laurence Levine, Dr. Jasmine Abrams, Dr. Justin Garcia, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Dr. Michael Brecht, Dr. Marcalee Alexander and Dr. Erica Marchand. A special thanks to the Zukerman family, Patty Harris, Richard Green and Joseph Lavelle Wilson. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Science of Sexual Desire (and how to change it) | Nicole Prause

Good Life Project

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 62:54

Looking to unravel the mysteries of sexual desire and its impact on living a fulfilled life? In this eye-opening episode, renowned neuroscientist Nicole Prause dives deep into the science of sexual motivation and how it influences our relationships and overall well-being.Understanding Sexual Desire: What is it? Why is it essential to our lives, and how is it changeable?Myth-busting and Research Insights: Nicole shares why differences in sexual desire are normal and introduces groundbreaking work on brain stimulation to change individual desire.Impact on Health: Discover how the neuroscience of orgasm can enhance pleasure, relationships, and physical and mental health, affecting everything from inflammation to sleep.Don't miss this engaging conversation that's not just about sex but about embracing an essential and healthy part of life. You can find Nicole at: Website | Twitter | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Vanessa Marin about how to have open and honest about sex.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 185: The Problem With Porn “Reboot” And Recovery Programs

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 32:07

The growing anti-porn movement has fueled the rise of an entire industry centered around selling people on the idea of masturbatory abstinence. Often referred to as a “reboot,” these programs encourage men to forego self-pleasure and orgasm for prolonged periods of time, which they say is necessary to reset the brain and boost testosterone. But do these programs work as advertised? This is the second installment in a 4-part series on the science of porn and, today, we're going to go inside the world of porn addiction recovery programs. I'm joined once again by Dr. Nicole Prause, a licensed psychologist and sex researcher, founder of the sexual biotechnology company Liberos, and a scientist in the Department of Medicine at UCLA. Nicole has studied the experiences of hundreds of men who tried reboot programs, and the results suggest that these programs may actually be causing harm and taking a toll on men's mental health. Some of the topics we discuss include: Where is the rise in anti-porn sentiment coming from? What might a typical reboot program look like? What does a "relapse" mean in the context of a reboot? How common is this kind of relapse? How do men engaged in reboot programs fare in terms of their mental health and sexual function? For individuals who feel distressed about their porn usage, what can they do? Learn more about Nicole and her work over at Liberos and follow her on Twitter @NicoleRPrause. Thank you to our sponsors! The Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is one of the leading sex therapy certification programs in the world, meets all AASECT certification requirements, has 12 other specialty certifications, and a Ph.D. program in Clinical Sexology. Visit modernsextherapyinstitutes.com to learn more. On display now in the Kinsey Institute's Beebe Gallery on the IU Bloomington campus: Universal Language: The Legacy of Sexual and Gender Diversity in the Kinsey Institute Collections. Open to the public on the 3rd floor of Lindley Hall 9:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday. Learn more about upcoming events at kinseyinstitute.org or follow the Kinsey Institute on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Episode 184: The Truth About “Porn Addiction”

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 34:24

How does porn affect us? And are people becoming "addicted" to it? Today, we're going to begin a four-part series on the science of porn to better understand its effects. For our first show, we're going to discuss why different studies of porn have yielded different conclusions, why porn shouldn't be thought of as addictive in the same way that drugs are, whether there's a link between porn and sexual violence, as well as how we can have more productive conversations about pornography. I'm joined by Dr. Nicole Prause, a licensed psychologist and sex researcher who founded the sexual biotechnology company Liberos. She is a former Kinsey Institute trainee and has published an extensive body of research on the neuroscience and psychophysiology of sex. She is currently a scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles in the Department of Medicine. Some of the topics we discuss on this show include: What counts as porn anyway, and how can you accurately measure porn use on surveys when different people hold different definitions of porn? Why are there so many discrepant findings in the scientific literature about pornography's effects? Why shouldn't we think of porn as addictive? How should we think of it instead? When people identify porn as a problem in their lives, is porn per se really the issue or is there something else going on? In what ways can porn potentially have positive effects on people? Learn more about Nicole and her work over at Liberos and follow her on Twitter @NicoleRPrause. Thank you to our sponsors! Check out FirmTech, awarded "most innovative sex toy of the year" by XBIZ! FirmTech's Performance Ring is designed to boost your sexual stamina and give you harder, longer-lasting erections, while also enhancing pleasure. Their Tech Ring has the added benefit of tracking your erectile health. Visit myfirmtech.com and be sure to use my exclusive discount code Justin20 to save 20% off your purchase. Visiting Miami? Check out two art exhibitions from the Kinsey Institute on display at the Wilzig Erotic Art Museum located in the heart of South Beach at 1205 S Washing Ave. Open Monday to Saturday 11am - 6pm. Learn more about upcoming events at kinseyinstitute.org or follow the Kinsey Institute on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

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How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos Part 1

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 52:33

We're almost at the end of this mini-series! In our final segment, BJ and Rosie explore how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos. In Part one of our five-part investigation, Rosie offers tips on how you can protect yourself from stalkers. It's a serious topic, so we're going to skip the jokes and get right to the advice:This Week's Privacy TipThere are A LOT of tips this week, so we're just going to go with a list if you don't mind:1. Do not respond to stalkers. No matter how much they threaten or try to manipulate you, cut them off.2. Page Vault is expensive; however, you can use it to create a digital log of all of your stalker's behavior that's admissible in court. So if the situation is serious and you have the funds? Give it a try.3. Get a Do Not Contact Order. If someone is stalking you, this is one of the first legal lines of defense you can use.4. Set up a PO BOX at least two towns over from where you actually live. Use an Amazon Locker to receive all your deliveries.5. Get a stranger-danger phone.6. Use the @ Duck email and these apps.7. Make sure your friends and family block your stalker and do not tag you in their posts.8. If you live in California, take advantage of the Safe at Home program to keep your mailing address unlisted. 9. Remove all EXIF data from your photos if you're going to upload any. (If not, set your social media accounts to private.)10. If you own any domain names, make sure you are using Private Registry to keep your information offline.11. Learn your IP address. Go to Google and search, "What is my ip address?". Then look at all of the places you log into and see if that's the only IP address that appears. If not, immediately change your passwords. 12. Experien13. Report all instances of online stalking to the FBI. Do not take any stalking lightly. If you are worried, file a report.14. Call Experian, Equifax, and Transunion to request a Fraud Alert on your credit Reports: Experian (888) 397-3742 Equifax (888) 766-0008 TransUnion (877) 322-8228 15. See below!Our Guest Is ... Dr. Nicole Prause is a neuroscientist and statistician at UCLA. She has previously researched the myths and lies of the anti-porn movement and is the founder of Liberos, an organization that looks to identify the general health benefits of sexual stimulation.Dr. Nicole has a terrific suggestion to share as well. If you don't know who is stalking and harassing you, you can take them to small claims court. Doing so will reveal the identity of the stalker.Support Stupid Sexy Privacy: Visit Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible** We recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security for more news and tips concerning how to maintain your privacy and security after this miniseries concludes. *You don't need to use the affiliate links above. They don't cost you anything extra. But. If you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.**BJ's first book on privacy, "The End of Privacy" is badly dated in a few sections; however, it's still very funny and the rest of the book is still (sadly) current. We've included most of the book, for free, in this podcast miniseries. If you'd like to buy the unabridged version, you can do so here.Reserve Your Seat For Our Privacy CourseBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an online video-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on this show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this on-demand course becomes available for purchase.P.S. These are the kind of weirdos we're talking about.(Photo by Antonio Florentini)

Ep. 478: Polyamorous Break-ups with Leanne Yau // NoFap Efficacy with Dr. Nicole Prause

The Manwhore Podcast: A Sex-Positive Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 83:39

Polyamory Influencer Leanne Yau! Mentioned: 3/18 - Naked Comedy Show - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hacienda/862266 Study: Iatrogenic effects of NoFap on public health Join the conversations in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discord Stand-Up Dates: 3/13 - The Rose - 7:30 3/18 - Naked Show at Hacienda - 8:00, 10:00 3/21 - Young Ethel's - 9:00 3/23 - Tiny Cupboard - 7:00 4/21 - Naked Show at Hacienda - 8:00, 10:00 Follow Billy! TikTok: @ughdating TikTok: @thebillyprocida Twitter: @TheBillyProcida Instagram: @billyisprocida 0nlyFans: @callmebilly Follow Dr. Nicole Prause! Liberos Center Twitter: @NicoleRPrause Follow Leanne Yau! Twitter: @polyphiliablog Instagram: @polyphiliablog TikTok: @polyphiliablog http://polyphilia.blog Venmo: @BillyProcida Cash App: $manwhorepod Amazon Wish List Shop Billy's Slutty Book Shelf at https://bookshop.org/shop/billy! Access nearly 300 bonus episodes at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcast! Download Amorus today to spice up your sexting at http://amorus.net/manwhore! Enjoy up to 50% off a Bloom membership with code MANWHORE at http://bloomstories.com! Get 20% off your first order of Joymode at http://usejoymode.com/manwhore! Email your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com. Latenight Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Myth of the “Relationship Spark” with Logan Ury, featuring guest appearance by Christina Gravert, PhD [Republish]

Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 88:37

First impressions matter but when it comes to dating, don't get blown away by the myth of the "relationship spark". Some people can instead be characterized as a "slow burn"; a person who you like more and more each time. We revisit an episode with dating coach, behavioral scientist and author of How Not To Die Alone, Logan Ury about how to date successfully. Logan Ury studied psychology at Harvard, was a TED Fellow, then became a behavioral scientist at Google, where she ran Google's behavioral science team – which we now know as The Irrational Lab. She became a dating coach and is currently the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, where she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Atlantic, among a variety of media outlets, including HBO and the BBC. Aside from those cool things, we wanted to talk to her because she is the author of How To Not Die Alone. In our conversation with Logan, which was originally recorded in early 2021, we talk about the challenges people face in getting prepared for dating, making the most of their dating experiences, and maintaining great relationships once they've landed in one. She shared her insights into how to overcome some of the common hurdles and to make the most out of each phase of the dating life. We had an interesting discussion about why moving from ‘romanticizer' or ‘maximizer' to ‘satisficer' can make a big difference in your relationships (and in life). We talk about the Monet Effect and how we need to work hard to overcome some of our biggest biases – like the fundamental attribution error and negativity bias. She was also kind enough to share a little bit about her communal living conditions and her recommendation that we all need more significant others – OSO's – in these turbulent times. NOTE #1: The “F” word features prominently in our conversation since it's in the title of one of her book's chapters. NOTE #2: Christina Gravert joined for our Grooving Session as our first-ever Grooving Partner, and you'll hear her in the introduction, as well. We're pleased that our good friend was named by Forbes magazine as one of the top behavioral scientists you ought to know. Christina teaches Economics at the University of Copenhagen, is a co-founder of Impactually, a behavioral consultancy, she has been a guest on Behavioral Grooves (episode 16 on creating a Nudge-A-Thon), and was a speaker at Nudge.It North 2021. © 2023 Behavioral Grooves Links Logan Ury: https://www.loganury.com/ “How to Not Die Alone”: https://amzn.to/3JSmDUz Ira Glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Glass Dan Ariely: https://danariely.com/ Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ John Gottman, The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ Eli Finkel: https://elifinkel.com/ Daniel Gilbert: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Gilbert_(psychologist) Jane Ebert: https://www.brandeis.edu/facultyguide/person.html?emplid=0fd6834b65b0eddec69f2ab77539fd341d63b270 Alain De Botton “School of Life”: https://www.theschooloflife.com/about-us/faculty/alain-de-botton/ Reiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki “Algorithms to Live By”: https://algorithmstoliveby.com/ John Nash “A Beautiful Mind”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Forbes_Nash_Jr. Nicole Prause: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Prause 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html The School of Life books: https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/us/books/ Shelley Archambeau – Episode 204: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/how-shelley-archambeau-flies-like-an-eagle/ Christina Gravert – Episode 16: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/nudge-a-thon-with-dr-christina-gravert/ Christina Gravert, “Online Dating Like a Game Theorist”: https://behavioralscientist.org/online-dating-like-a-game-theorist/ Christina Gravert – Impactually: https://impactually.se/ “10 Behavioral Scientists You Should Know”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alineholzwarth/2020/10/29/10-behavioral-scientists-you-should-know/?sh=36ad80b442e0 Musical Links “Hamilton” soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPSWZUExZ8M Chance the Rapper “Coloring Book”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeChAs-bI3A Bush “Glycerine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvXbHN5Gijw%C2%A0

05: The Danger of Online Anti-Masturbation Programs Targeting Youth with Dr. Nicole Prause

The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 60:58

I got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Nicole Prause about this important topic that affects so many people coming from high-demand and conservative religious communities. She has been paramount in helping my understanding throughout my career, especially in the dangers of conceptualizing sexuality through an "addictions" lens. She has some new research out where they looked at online "support groups," run by unqualified people that, not only offer tons of misinformation and unrealistic expectations for young men but also, incite violence. Dr. Nicole Prause is a licensed psychologist and a neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior and the physiology of sexual response. Her research has played a pivotal role in helping us understand that hypersexaulity might be better understood as a "non-pathological variation of high sexual desire", rather than an addiction. She is also the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute. She states on the Liberos site: “After ten years of research at universities, I found myself caught between the prohibitions of my institutions on crucial research and the free-for-all poor science behind products in the marketplace. There must be a compromise that uses strong science to inform sexual health for the public. Liberos is my answer.” Dr. Prause is currently back at UCLA at the department of medicine as a senior statistician. Please consider donating to keep this podcast going at natashahelfer.com. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

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Your Brain & Sex

The Trouble with Sex

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 40:31

Did you know that your brain doesn't know the difference between lust and love? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with neuroscientist, psychologist and researcher Dr. Nicole Prause, about what happens to the brain during orgasm, how sex is medicine, and how it could be used to help treat ailments like trauma and depression.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.OUR GUESTNicole Prause, Ph.D. is a scientist and licensed psychologist working full-time as a researcher and mental health care provider. Trained at one of the birthplaces of clinical science, Indiana University, Dr. Prause clinically interned at Boston Consortium and was a research fellow at Harvard University. This prepared her for ten years leading laboratory research into human psychophysiology to understand approach motivation and pleasure. These academic faculty appointments included Albuquerque's neuroimaging facility Mind Research Network and the University of California, Los Angeles. With this strong dual training as a scientist and clinician, Dr. Prause is determined to develop and advocate for better therapies for improving patient care. In service of this ideal, she is concerned about how to measure therapeutic success, making empirically-supported therapies accessible for clinicians, how to identify and prevent the use of ineffective therapies, and promoting clear communication with clients about process. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST?Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute. If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT). AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered. THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFOCHECK OUT DR. T'S NEW BOOK - OPEN MONOGAMY!· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name. · Want more Dr. Tammy? Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats.

SEX RESEARCH, PORNOGRAPHY AND ORGASMS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 58:08

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a sex researcher? Studying sex all day long… for work? Where can I sign-up, Right? Join us with Dr Nicole Prause, a sexual psychophysiologist and neuroscientist, as we learn what it takes to study sex and collect a body of data that will help us understand things like orgasms, pornography use, penis size preferences and other taboo topics.

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SEX RESEARCH, PORNOGRAPHY AND ORGASMS

The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 58:08

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a sex researcher? Studying sex all day long… for work? Where can I sign-up, Right? Join us with Dr Nicole Prause, a sexual psychophysiologist and neuroscientist, as we learn what it takes to study sex and collect a body of data that will help us understand things like orgasms, pornography use, penis size preferences and other taboo topics.

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12 - Nicole Prause, Ph.D., Neuroscientist & Founder of Liberos

Math Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 39:44

MacKenzie sits down with Nicole Prause, Ph.D., who researches human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of pleasure. In 2015, Nicole founded Liberos, a sexual biotechnology company, after a decade of research at the Sexual Psychophysiology and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory. The current research at Liberos includes brain training, orgasm measurement, and brain stimulation. Content Warning Death threats, stalking, pornography, addiction, and sexually explicit situations More Information Website - https://www.liberoscenter.com Crunchbase - https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/liberos-llc#/entity Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Prause Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yySl87AAAAAJ Facebook - facebook.com/LiberosCenter Twitter - https://twitter.com/nicolerprause Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImYXVTGo3M Show Notes Vulva Anatomy video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImYXVTGo3M Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy Credits Host - Mackenzie Peck Interviewee - Nicole Prause Editor - Elyza Therese Parker Music - Fonkee Ryde by Noir Ett Blanc Vie Sound Effects - Tympani Bing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mathpodcast/support

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HomeGrown Humans - Nicole Prause, Ph.D. - Sexuality - Hosted by Jamie Wheal

Collective Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 85:44 Very Popular

Nicole Prause Ph.D., neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response, is here today to debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex. We deep dive into how the brain the grows, adapts, and rewires during sexual stimulation and even discuss how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm. Buckle up, Neurohackers. This is your brain on sex.

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#607 Nicole Prause: Sex, Porn, and Addiction

The Dissenter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 37:59

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Sex Addiction

Watching America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022

This is a surprising and sometimes difficult conversation about sex addiction with psychologist Nicole Prause; Erica Garza, author of "Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction"; and Charles (a pseudonym), who is heavily involved in Sex Addicts Anonymous. This episode first aired in 2019, almost exactly 3 years ago. We bring this back to our listeners after the recent episode with Anna Lembke about her book, “Dopamine Nation.”

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229: Nicole Prause PhD: You're Probably Not “Addicted” to Porn

Holly Randall Unfiltered

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 62:51

Nicole Prause Ph.D is an expert in all things sex — her studies involve orgasms, life-size penis models, and LOTS of porn. She chats with Holly about how the “perfect porn body” has evolved, orgasmic meditation, and Billie Eilish's controversial comments on porn addiction. Plus —she reveals women's scientifically PROVEN preferred penis size, which is nowhere near the dicks you see in porn!

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#55 Dr. Nicole Prause- Trauma, Healing, and Sexual Reframing

Chatting with Candice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 63:26

Candice welcomes Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. We talk all things sex: porn, “addiction”, women who watch porn, and how sex and porn can benefit people in more ways than we can imagine.Sex & Porn AddictionThere's no doubt that some people are more addicted to sex and porn than others, but the question as a clinician is to ask: “How do I treat this?”. One model could be addiction and some of the things that are required to call some things as an addiction would be developing tolerance around the stimulus or behavior, Curie activity, having negative consequences as a result of the behavior. Each of these will be undergone and have disproven some aspects of them in science, called falsification. An addiction has to fulfill all criteria otherwise it's not an addiction. Having shame because of conservative upbringings, having a high sex drive and not being able to complete everyday tasks and relationships, leading up to impulsive and compulsive disorders are not the same as addiction. In the field of science, no scientist has labelled porn as addictive and most of this stigma is around public perception.Women Who Watch Porn Women are the biggest spenders in OnlyFans and women who watch porn are seen to have positive effects such as improved sexual satisfaction, increased orgasm consistency, and higher relationship satisfaction. The big gender difference is that in sex clinics, the most common problem women report is low desire which has been going on for 40 years and watching pornography could be one of the ways to spark drive. Sex Research on Trauma Healing and Sexual ReframingPTSD is affective dampening, which is when a person shuts their emotions off because of the fear that their traumatic experience will happen again. Through orgasm meditation, the idea is if there's a way to get victims to have intense emotional experiences that are safe where they can start to experience feelings of intensity again in a way that isn't frightening so they can do exposures. This allows them to feel high intensity but a positive, pleasurable thing which can make their affective range broaden out again. CPT is one of the most common form of therapies for PTSD victimsSUPPORT THE PODCAST https://www.buymeacoffee.com/candicehttps://twitter.com/nicolerprause?lang=enhttps://www.liberoscenter.com/Support the show (http://patreon.com/candicehorbacz)

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Episode 60: The Science of Orgasms

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 43:49

What does it really mean to have an orgasm? Different people—and even different scientists—define “orgasm” in different ways, which makes this a surprisingly difficult subject to study scientifically. So how do you measure when someone has an orgasm in a research lab? For this episode, I spoke to an orgasm researcher who has figured out how to do it. Her methods and findings are absolutely fascinating and will change everything you think you know about orgasms! My guest today is Dr. Nicole Prause, a licensed psychologist and sex researcher who founded the sexual biotechnology company Liberos. She is a former Kinsey Institute trainee and has published an extensive body of research on the neuroscience and psychophysiology of sex. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: What technology do you need to study orgasms scientifically? Orgasms have both a physiological and a psychological component—but they don't always line up in the same way for everyone. So what does it mean when someone experiences one but not the other? What does it actually mean to have multiple orgasms? Are we talking back-to-back orgasms with continued sexual stimulation? Can you take breaks? How much time can pass between each orgasm for it to count as “multiple?” Is there really a gender difference in the ability to have multiple orgasms? (The answer may surprise you!) Some people get sick every time they orgasm. What causes this post-orgasmic illness syndrome? Are there really different “types” of orgasms, or are all orgasms technically the same process? What happens inside the brain during an orgasm? For people who have trouble orgasming, what can they do about it? This podcast was made on Zencastr. Join Zencastr today and receive 40% off of their professional plan for 3 months with my exclusive discount code: sexandpsych *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

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Nicole Prause - Sex Researcher

dunc tank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 57:17

Nicole Prause is a neuroscientist and sexual psychophysiologist, and is the founder of Liberos LLC.

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Eating Ass, FBoy Island, and Porn Addiction with Dr. Nicole Prause

Balls Deep

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 75:02

Happy Friday, Blue Ballers! This week on Balls Deep, Arielle eats ass, Rachel cuts her boyfriend's hair, and together they review HBO's FBoy Island- and get into a heated discussion on what it really means to be a “Nice Guy.” The girls schmooze and news about gaslighting on The Bachelorette, Reddit's OnlyFans problem, and those weird apple cider vinegar penis enlargement ads. To top it off, they get Balls Deep into a study that confirms that women are extremely anxious in bed. Give a round of applause for today's esteemed guest, Dr. Nicole Prause! A wealth of knowledge, Dr. Prause is a neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She tells us about the positive effects of watching porn for women, explains why sex addiction isn't a real thing, and reveals the perfect dick size (according to science, of course). Okay, so… a Blue Baller wonders if painful sex is related to her IUD, and another listener wants to know how she can repay her boyfriend for “spoiling” her with oral sex. Got a question? Call 8555-OKAYSO Follow us everywhere @ballsdeepwith Follow Dr. Nicole Prause @NicoleRPrause BBoutique —> Get 15% off sex toys with code BALLSDEEP15 Bellesa Plus —> Pay what you want for the Netflix of Porn Powered by Bellesa

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Francesca Palazzolo: Addiction Counsellor & Author of Pornography Research

Questioning Pornography

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 30:26

Francesca Palazzolo is the author of a study I highlighted in a previous research episode, which explores the various negative effects that problematic users of internet pornography can experience. She is also an addiction counsellor and psychotherapist who has front-lines experience working with clients who struggle with porn addiction. In our conversation, we discuss such questions as: the controversy over the word "addiction", the popular trend of citing a single study to "debunk porn addiction" and the flaws in that study, taking a holistic approach in addiction counselling, and more. Further resources/links of interest: Research Highlight Episode on Francesca's study Francesca's blog post on why the word "addiction" is so controversial Peer Reviewed Critiques of Nicole Prause's 2015 study Reboot Nation: An excellent forum for those trying to quit porn and/or their partners

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Dr. Nicole Prause: Science of Sex, Arousal, Aging & Ejaculation

Love & Liberation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 58:26

Some of what Nicole shares includes: Pleasure from a neurological point of view Emotions relationship with sexual arousal experience Studying early phases of arousal Libido and depression Sexual addiction misdiagnosis and mistreatment Sex drive Impact on libido from masturbation, mother fatigue, communication, menopause Sexual behavior and trends with age What is an orgasm? Rapid ejaculation and erectile “dysfunction” misperceptions and solutions Impact of vibratory stimulation on genitals Pornography pros and cons Sex to improve general health, including sleep, partner factors, connected and versus disconnected. Hostile environment in the US for doing sexual research Barrier of what sex is supposed to be used for, and what it is not supposed to be used for ~ Links: https://www.liberoscenter.com/about/ www.oliviaclementine.com

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Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind

Nourish Balance Thrive

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 75:24

Jamie Wheal is an expert in peak performance and leadership, specializing in neuroanthropology - the intersection of culture, biology and psychology. He is the co-author of the global bestseller and Pulitzer Prize nominated book, Stealing Fire, and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of ultimate human performance. Since founding the organization in 2011, it has gone on to become a leading voice of evidence-based peak performance, counting award-winning academics, legendary professional athletes, special operations commanders, and Fortune 500 business leaders among the hundreds of thousands of people in its global community. On this podcast, Jamie discusses the “meaning crisis” that we’re suffering as a society, with fundamentalism and nihilism filling the vacuum. He offers a blunt and eye-opening perspective on where we are today as a culture, why it’s so hard to make sense of the world, and how our efforts to cope are likely making things worse. Jamie explains how best to bring about healing, inspiration, and connection, so we can wake up, grow up, and show up for a world that needs us all. Jamie’s upcoming book, Recapture the Rapture, is set to release on April 27, 2021. Here’s the outline of this interview with Jamie Wheal: [00:00:28] Book: Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind, by Jamie Wheal. [00:00:51] Book: Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work, by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal. [00:01:22] Jamie's journey: music, mushrooms, mountains, and marriage. [00:10:10] Narcissism in the spiritual marketplace. [00:13:57] A meaning crisis. [00:17:22] Book: Omens of the Millennium: The Gnosis of Angels, Dreams, and Resurrection, by Harold Bloom. [00:24:01] Article: The Rise of Victimhood Culture by Conor Friedersdorf. [00:24:10] Book: Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell. [00:25:08] Books by Christopher Ryan: Civilized to Death and Sex at Dawn. [00:34:37] Podcast: The Postmenopausal Longevity Paradox and the Evolutionary Advantage of Our Grandmothering Life History, with Kristen Hawkes. [00:40:32] Neuroanthropology + cultural architecture. [00:41:33] Nitric Oxide. [00:43:12] Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. [00:46:22] Healing, inspiration, and connection. [00:47:31] 5 forces: respiration, embodiment, sexuality, substances, music. [00:52:23] Book: Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein. [00:53:49] Dr. Nicole Prause. [00:56:10] Psychedelics. [01:08:02] The importance of self-organizing groups. [01:08:41] Where trauma and talent intersect. [01:11:36] Recapture the Rapture website. [01:12:27] Get the audible version of Recapture the Rapture. [01:12:50] Stay awake, build stuff, and help out.

Dr Nicole Prause - Advancing Research In Sexual Psychophysiology, Sexual Biotechnology, And Sex-Tech

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 50:25

Dr. Nicole Prause, PhD is an American neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She is also the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute and biotechnology company. Dr. Prause obtained her doctorate in 2007 at Indiana University Bloomington, with joint supervision by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, with her areas of concentration being neuroscience and statistics. Her clinical internship, in neuro-psychological assessment and behavioral medicine, was with the VA Boston Healthcare System's Psychology Internship Training Program. Her research fellowship was in couples' treatment of alcoholism was at Harvard University. Dr. Prause became a tenure track faculty member at Idaho State University at the age of 29. After three years there, she accepted a position as a Research Scientist at the Mind Research Network, a neuro-imaging facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2012, Dr. Prause was elected a full member of the International Academy of Sex Research and accepted a position as a Research Scientist on faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles in the David Geffen School of Medicine. While there, she was promoted to Associate Research Scientist in 2014. Dr. Prause founded Liberos LLC in 2015 and she continues to practice as licensed psychologist in California.

Can people really have multiple orgasms?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 23:46

The multiple orgasm is something of a legend - and so far, science can't technically prove they exist. But plenty of you are experiencing them. On this episode, we're putting the multigasm under the microscope and finding out how to achieve them.

Can people really have multiple orgasms?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 23:46

The multiple orgasm is something of a legend - and so far, science can't technically prove they exist. But plenty of you are experiencing them. On this episode, we're putting the multigasm under the microscope and finding out how to achieve them.

Can people really have multiple orgasms?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 23:46

The multiple orgasm is something of a legend - and so far, science can't technically prove they exist. But plenty of you are experiencing them. On this episode, we're putting the multigasm under the microscope and finding out how to achieve them.

Can people really have multiple orgasms?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 23:46

The multiple orgasm is something of a legend - and so far, science can't technically prove they exist. But plenty of you are experiencing them. On this episode, we're putting the multigasm under the microscope and finding out how to achieve them.

The Myth of the "Relationship Spark" with Logan Ury (featuring a guest appearance by Christina Gravert, PhD)

Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 88:37

Logan Ury studied psychology at Harvard, was a TED Fellow, then became a behavioral scientist at Google, where she ran Google’s behavioral science team – which we now know as The Irrational Lab. She became a dating coach and is currently the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, where she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Atlantic, among a variety of media outlets, including HBO and the BBC. And you should note that she’s a featured speaker at SXSW 2021. Aside from those cool things, we wanted to talk to her because she is the author of How To Not Die Alone. In our conversation with Logan, we talked about the challenges people face in getting prepared for dating, making the most of their dating experiences, and maintaining great relationships once they’ve landed in one. She shared her insights into how to overcome some of the common hurdles and to make the most out of each phase of the dating life. We had an interesting discussion about why moving from ‘romanticizer’ or ‘maximizer’ to ‘satisficer’ can make a big difference in your relationships (and in life). We talked about the Monet Effect and how we need to work hard to overcome some of our biggest biases – like the fundamental attribution error and negativity bias. She was also kind enough to share a little bit about her communal living conditions and her recommendation that we all need more significant others – OSO’s – in these turbulent times. NOTE #1: The “F” word features prominently in our conversation since it’s in the title of one of her book’s chapters. NOTE #2: Christina Gravert joined for our Grooving Session as our first-ever Grooving Partner, and you’ll hear her in the introduction, as well. We’re pleased that our good friend was named by Forbes magazine as one of the top behavioral scientists you ought to know. Christina teaches Economics at the University of Copenhagen, is a co-founder of Impactually, a behavioral consultancy, she has been a guest on Behavioral Grooves (episode 16 on creating a Nudge-A-Thon), and was a speaker at Nudge.It North 2021. © 2021 Behavioral Grooves Links Logan Ury: https://www.loganury.com/ “How to Not Die Alone”: https://www.loganury.com/book Ira Glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Glass Dan Ariely: https://danariely.com/ Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ John Gottman, The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ Eli Finkel: https://elifinkel.com/ Daniel Gilbert: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Gilbert_(psychologist) Jane Ebert: https://www.brandeis.edu/facultyguide/person.html?emplid=0fd6834b65b0eddec69f2ab77539fd341d63b270 Alain De Botton “School of Life”: https://www.theschooloflife.com/about-us/faculty/alain-de-botton/ Reiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki “Algorithms to Live By”: https://algorithmstoliveby.com/ John Nash “A Beautiful Mind”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Forbes_Nash_Jr. Nicole Prause: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Prause 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html The School of Life books: https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/us/books/ Shelley Archambeau – Episode 204: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/how-shelley-archambeau-flies-like-an-eagle/ Christina Gravert – Episode 16: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/nudge-a-thon-with-dr-christina-gravert/ Christina Gravert, “Online Dating Like a Game Theorist”: https://behavioralscientist.org/online-dating-like-a-game-theorist/ Christina Gravert – Impactually: https://impactually.se/ “10 Behavioral Scientists You Should Know”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alineholzwarth/2020/10/29/10-behavioral-scientists-you-should-know/?sh=36ad80b442e0 Musical Links “Hamilton” soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPSWZUExZ8M Chance the Rapper “Coloring Book”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeChAs-bI3A Bush “Glycerine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvXbHN5Gijw

E117: Orgasmic Science

Living a Sex Positive Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 51:33

Real research on sexual stimulation! By real, we mean research under strict reproducible scientific guidelines. Not for the purpose of reproduction but for pleasure, physical health, and mental health. Our first question was "Why weren't apart of their study?". That was a part of our conversation with Nicole Prause, Ph.D. She is a sexual psychophysiologist, with specialized training in neuroscience, statistics, and addictions and has worked with the Kinsey Institute, World Health Organization, and Harvard University. Her research was enlightening on the effects of clitoral stimulation in relation to feelings of closeness and the need to have a romantic connection. Science says you don't need a romantic connection to reap these benefits of a good orgasm. This led to our discovery that science has proven a connection between arousal and hunger. Imagine a diet where sexual arousal was a recommended remedy for dealing with hunger! You gotta love science!She shared her personal experiences on the discrimination and persecution against the doctors and researchers who study sex. There is a real danger, professionally and physically, caused by unfounded conspiracy theories and intensional fake news. This was shocking that in the 21st century, there are still groups that believe some knowledge forbidden. Nicole Prause's BioNicole Prause, Ph.D. is a sexual psychophysiologist, with specialized training in neuroscience, statistics, and addictions. She is a consultant to the World Health Organization and a faculty member for the doctoral program at the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. She has over 80 peer-reviewed publications. Her research has focused on the general health benefits of sexual stimulation.Nicole Prause Social MediaWebsite: www.LiberosCenter.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nprause/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NicoleRPrauseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiberosCenterSex Positive Me Social Media:*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmthelunas/*Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexPositiveMe*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexPositiveMe/*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sexpositivemeSubscribe (available on all platforms)*iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-sex-positive-me-29496726/*Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-positive-me/id1197124228 *Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1D7hKQM7QSqjHsa0Z8RhI9?si=6pgmY2oKQxi5ndzD8Jdctg

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Sex and Addiction: An Interview with Dr. Nicole Prause

All Things Substance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 51:43

Is sex addiction a real thing? What does the research say about problematic sexual behaviors? What does research say about pornography? The word addiction and the word sex are put together a lot. It’s used in popular culture often, but we didn’t get trained that it's an addiction. There’s a reason for that, it’s not an addiction. That’s what science tells us. Today’s episode is an interview with an expert in the field of sexual science, Dr. Nicole Prause.

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Opposing Views: Pornhub

The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 43:08

Welcome to the Mikhaila Peterson Podcast. This is a bit of a different style episode. A couple of months ago there was big news about PornHub. Visa and Mastercard dropped them for apparently hosting child pornography PornHub removed ten million videos. I decided to have a couple of people on to discuss whether or not porn and sex work is dangerous, harmful, and addictive or whether it’s a natural thing that should be decriminalized and even encouraged. I had no idea there is a war going on between pro-porn and anti-porn people and this PornHub case shed a lot of light on that. I thought it would be nice to see opposing views on a controversial topic given the fact that we are usually isolated from opposing views, which is causing serious problems at the moment. I spoke first with Haley McNamara, VP at the National Centre for Sexual Exploitation. Haley’s nonprofit is largely responsible for bringing this issue with PornHub and child pornography into the public eye and getting over ten million videos for unverified users removed in September 2020. The second half of the episode is with Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist who researches human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She’s also the founder of Libros LLC, an independent research institute. These people have pretty much completely opposing views, so it was a very interesting contrast of conversations. This is the first episode like this. Let me know if you find this opposing viewpoint type of podcast interesting, I may do more of these episodes. - This episode was sponsored by Ground News. They are a Canadian company that is a comparison platform for news. So, rather than trying to find an unbiased news source (which is pretty much impossible), Ground news compares how sources from across the political spectrum are covering a story so you can see whether or how an outlet is changing the story to fit an underlying narrative. They have an app called Ground News for your phone. Ground News is an apolitical news app that you can trust to give you all the details of a story regardless of your political ideology. You can download the app or visit www.ground.news - Find more of Haley McNamara on her Twitter @HaleyMcNamara and on her organization's Twitter @ncose website endsexualexploitation.org Find more of Nicole Prause through her Twitter @NicoleRPrause, and her LLC website Liberoscenter.com If you'd like to stay updated in a more personal fashion, sign up for my newsletter at https://mikhailapeterson.com/newsletter For advertising inquiries, please email eric@jordanbpeterson.com

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Orgasms: Come for the Science

Science Vs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 39:52

There’s this idea that the female orgasm is a complicated riddle, but for a man with a penis, getting off is easy peasy. Is there really an orgasm gap? And if so — can science explain it? To learn more, we talk to neuroscientist Dr. Nan Wise, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Prause and psychologist Dr. Candice Hargons. Here’s a link to our transcript: bit.ly/340vQDV Learn more about Dr. Nicole Prause’s’s lab, the Liberos Center: https://www.liberoscenter.com/ Check out Dr. Nan Wise’s website and her book “Why Good Sex Matters”: https://askdoctornan.com/ And check out Dr. Candice Hargons' website: http://drcandicenicole.com/ Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey and shared your orgasm stories with us! This episode was produced by Hannah Harris Green, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Michelle Dang, Rose Rimler and Nick DelRose. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Eva Dasher. Mix and sound design by Peter Leonard. Music written by Peter Leonard, Marcus Bagala, Emma Munger, and Bobby Lord. Data Analysis by Morgan Green. Consulting by Rebecca Kling. Thanks to everyone we got in touch with for this episode including Dr. Adam Safron, Professor Larry Baskin, Professor Caroline Pukall, Dr. Laurence Levine, Dr. Jasmine Abrams, Dr. Justin Garcia, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Dr. Michael Brecht, Dr. Marcalee Alexander and Dr. Erica Marchand. A special thanks to the Zukerman family, Patty Harris, Richard Green and Joseph Lavelle Wilson.

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The Myth of Sex Addiction and the Science of Sex with Nicole Prause

Factually! with Adam Conover

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 62:58

Sex expert and scientist Nicole Prause joins Adam this week to reveal the truth about sex "addiction", debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex, and explain how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm.

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Sex Robots, INCELs and Porn Addiction with a Neuroscientist Researching Human Sexual Behavior

Brains Byte Back

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 35:23

From burritos on a food delivery app to a new apartment, we can now customize everything to meet our desires. Well, what about a wife, husband or sexual partner? In this episode, we will look at how AI and humanized robots will impact our sex lives and our love lives. To get a better understanding of how this new tech could impact our psychology and our society, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Prause, a neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She is also the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute. And for our Weird Wide Web piece, we have a story of students suffering from separation anxiety when their phones are taken from them.

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Biotechnology And The Study Of Human Sexuality

Move the human story forward! ™ ideaXme

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 49:56

Ira Pastor, ideaXme exponential health ambassador interviews Dr. Nicole Prause, Ph.D, Founder, Liberos LLC and neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. This audio interview and text is not appropriate for audiences under the age of 18 years old. Ira Pastor comments: Today we are going to journey into the fascinating area sexual psycho-physiology and biotechnology. Dr. Nicole Prause, Ph.Dis an American neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She is the founder ofLiberos LLC, an independent research institute and biotechnology company. Dr. Prause obtained her doctorate in 2007 at Indiana University Bloomington, with joint supervision by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, with her areas of concentration being neuroscience and statistics. Her clinical internship, in neuro-psychological assessment and behavioral medicine, was with the VA Boston Healthcare System's Psychology Internship Training Program. Her research fellowship was in couples' treatment of alcoholism at Harvard University. Dr. Prause became a tenure track faculty member at Idaho State University at the age of 29. After three years there, she accepted a position as a Research Scientist at the Mind Research Network, a neuro-imaging facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2012, Dr. Prause was elected a full member of the International Academy of Sex Research and accepted a position as a Research Scientist on faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles in the David Geffen School of Medicine. While there, she was promoted to Associate Research Scientist in 2014. She founded Liberos LLC in 2015 and she continues to practice as licensed psychologist in California. On this episode we will hear from Dr. Prause: About her background, how she developed an interest in science, psychology, and in sexual psycho-physiology. Why research in sexual psycho-physiology has been so hard to get funding for. Why a "Female Viagra" / "Little Pink Pill" has been very difficult to successfully develop. Her research work in brain stimulation / Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to alter sexual responsiveness. Her work in sex addiction studies, the neurophysiology of pornography addiction, and "Sexual Biohacking.” Her studies in aging and the future of "sex-tech." Credits: Ira Pastor interview video, text, and audio. Follow Ira Pastor on Twitter:@IraSamuelPastor Follow ideaXme on Twitter:@ideaxm On Instagram:@ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including oniTunes,SoundCloud,Radio Public,TuneIn Radio,I Heart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

034: Challenging the Porn Addiction Paradigm Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 92:32

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info October 2016 featured two opposing Op-Eds in the Salt Lake Tribune (here and here) focusing on the issue of pornography, and especially if an “addiction” model (“pornography is highly addicting”) is appropriate to be taught in high school settings. The impetus for the initial opinion piece was the propriety of allowing the group “Fight the New Drug” (FTND) to offer presentations in public school assemblies or other gathering types, especially since the science behind the claims FTND makes about pornography as “addicting” is not credible (at least that is the claim of the writers). Leaders of FTND and others who work with clients under the “pornography addiction” model and the therapies it suggests wrote a response challenging the claims made in the first Op-ed, linking to studies they say supports all the arguments they make or that challenge studies that underlie the thinking of those who oppose the “addiction” model. It is a fascinating back-and-forth that highlights a major division within helping communities with regard to the effects of pornography upon the human brain and body, and the best approach(es) to take when someone comes to a therapist for help with a level of pornography usage they feel is is problematic. In this two-part episode, two of the authors of the first Op-ed, Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Hodson (both Mormon and certified sex therapists), along with neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause and counselor and sex therapist Jay Blevins (who are both non-LDS), join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon for a wide-ranging discussion of the research surrounding the effects of pornography and if it shows the markers typically associated with “addiction,” and why this group feels the model fails—not only scientifically but with the therapies that arise out of this framing doing more harm than good. The host and panel discuss the influence of religious framings on both therapists and clients that are likely very much at play in preferring the “addiction” model, what other factors might be at play in continuing to use this language and claims about pornography usage, the propriety of it being presented in schools that allow no teachings whatsoever about sexuality within the curriculum yet still allow scare-inducing warnings against pornography (which, in itself, seems incomprehensible apart from understanding healthy sexuality first), along with various other models for assisting those who self-report as pornography or sex “addicts”—and why they feel these other framings and therapies yield better results. Plus so much more! Resources mentioned during podcast: Op-Ed: “Utah Students Need Real Sex-Ed, not ‘Fight the New Drug’,” Salt Lake Tribune, 1 October 2016 Op-Ed: “Utah Students Need Real Sex-Ed and ‘Fight the New Drug’,” Salt Lake Tribune, 8 October 2016 Natasha Helfer Parker, Mormon Sex Info website Kristin Hodson’s therapy practice website: The Healing Group Kristin Hodson, et al, Real Intimacy: A Couple’s Guide to Healthy, Genuine Sexuality (Cedar Fort, 2012) “Sex-Positivity in Mormonism,” Mormon Matters podcast episode, Nos. 314-315. December 17, 2015. Dallin H. Oaks, “Recovering from the Trap of Pornography,” Ensign, Ocober 2015 AASECT: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists website Utah Sex Therapy Association website

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033: Challenging the Porn Addiction Paradigm Part 1

Hound Tall with Moshe Kasher

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 69:21

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info October 2016 featured two opposing Op-Eds in the Salt Lake Tribune (here and here) focusing on the issue of pornography, and especially if an “addiction” model (“pornography is highly addicting”) is appropriate to be taught in high school settings. The impetus for the initial opinion piece was the propriety of allowing the group “Fight the New Drug” (FTND) to offer presentations in public school assemblies or other gathering types, especially since the science behind the claims FTND makes about pornography as “addicting” is not credible (at least that is the claim of the writers). Leaders of FTND and others who work with clients under the “pornography addiction” model and the therapies it suggests wrote a response challenging the claims made in the first Op-ed, linking to studies they say supports all the arguments they make or that challenge studies that underlie the thinking of those who oppose the “addiction” model. It is a fascinating back-and-forth that highlights a major division within helping communities with regard to the effects of pornography upon the human brain and body, and the best approach(es) to take when someone comes to a therapist for help with a level of pornography usage they feel is is problematic. In this two-part episode, two of the authors of the first Op-ed, Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Hodson (both Mormon and certified sex therapists), along with neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause and counselor and sex therapist Jay Blevins (who are both non-LDS), join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon for a wide-ranging discussion of the research surrounding the effects of pornography and if it shows the markers typically associated with “addiction,” and why this group feels the model fails—not only scientifically but with the therapies that arise out of this framing doing more harm than good. The host and panel discuss the influence of religious framings on both therapists and clients that are likely very much at play in preferring the “addiction” model, what other factors might be at play in continuing to use this language and claims about pornography usage, the propriety of it being presented in schools that allow no teachings whatsoever about sexuality within the curriculum yet still allow scare-inducing warnings against pornography (which, in itself, seems incomprehensible apart from understanding healthy sexuality first), along with various other models for assisting those who self-report as pornography or sex “addicts”—and why they feel these other framings and therapies yield better results.

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Orgasms, Genital Stroking, and SexAddiction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 78:59

Dr. Nicole Prause studies orgasms for a living she also studies a darker facet of orgasms which is sex addiction. Orgasms are real but is sex addiction? Certainly there is a compulsive sexual behavior but does it actually qualify as an addiction? It’s complicated but that’s what we’re discussing on this episode joining us are comedians Brian Huskey Joe Derosa and Sabrina Jalees.

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Sex Research with Nicole Prause - Ep 99

American Sex Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 47:33

Nicole Prause, Ph.D. gives us an eye-opening view into the world of a sex researcher. We learn about the latest sexuality research like brain hacking to normalize sexual desire, scientific sex product research, and the very specific laboratory definition of an orgasm that surprisingly fails to line up with what many of us experience in the bedroom. We get into the internal clitoris, vasocongestion, skene's glands, the mystery of sexual vaginal lubrication, and the most sensitive areas of the clitoral glans. Have you heard that men are more sexually visual, orgasms are different based on gender, or the more testosterone someone has the stronger their sex drive is? Dr. Prause tells us why these and other sexual “facts” aren’t true at all. This episode has so much fascinating information, it’s a sex geek’s wet dream! We also tell you about a free upcoming learning resource for existing and aspiring sexuality educators. Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter or texting MEGATRON to 444999 Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 99 Links Liberos Website https://liberoscenter.com/ Nicole Prause Twitter https://twitter.com/NicoleRPrause Liberos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LiberosCenter/ Nicole Prause Episode art photo credit Tom Bassett http://tombassett.com/ More about the internal clitoris http://centerforeroticintelligence.org/internal-clitoris/ Sex Educator Skill Share Conference http://sextoyradio.com/sex-educator-skill-share-conference Fire Woman Retreat http://firewomanretreat.com/sunny Sunny Megatron Instagram (please help us get to 10k to unlock more business features! We’re sooooo close-- less than 100 to go!) http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/americansexpodcast Episode 99 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info 1 free month of Audible Escape http://audible.com/sunny - Access the entire library of 18,000+ love stories and romance audiobooks! 10% off American Sex Podcast & Sunny Megatron merch with code SUNNY (t-shirts, mugs, phone cases & more)http://bit.ly/sunnyshirts Sunny & Ken’s classes on Kink Academy http://bit.ly/kinkacademyelectric & http://bit.ly/kinkacademyhumiliation 15% off your order at Lovehoney when you use this link http://bit.ly/lovehoney15 15% off everything at Lelo.com with code SUNNY 10% off everything (with minor restrictions) online from woman-owned, feminist, trans & queer-friendly Early To Bedhttp://bit.ly/sunnyearlytobed At least 25% off BDSM gear & sex toys with Stockroom’s daily deal (there’s a new product each day!) https://www.stockroom.com/dailydeal/?acc=7c590f01490190db0ed02a5070e20f01

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018: What Research has to Say about Porn Viewing

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 78:07

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Nicole Prause, founder of the Sexual Psychophysiology and Affective Neuroscience (SPAN) Laboratory, in regards to the research she has personally done (and is aware of) concerning our relationships with pornography and erotic viewing materials. They cover all types of topics such as: What are some common correlations that are made in regards to porn viewing research that are completely inaccurate? Are we aware that those who view porn tend to be more egalitarian in their relationships? Why does it matter if we call problematic behavior by the right name (i.e. addiction vs. compulsivity vs. out-of-control, etc.)? Did you know that women respond to erotica in similar ways as men do and even share similar sexual tastes? Did you know that people who view erotic films report having increased desire for sexual activity with their spouse/partner? Objectification of women is definitely a problem, but violence? Not so much. Did you know that those who report having “out of control” behavior with porn viewing actually watch the same or less than those who don’t identify with having a problem? And that research is now showing that those who see their behavior as problematic tend to come from religious or conservative backgrounds? Get up to date with what we think is science versus what is actually science in regards to positives and negatives that can come from porn/erotic viewing. Nicole Prause obtained her PhD at Indiana University with joint supervision from The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction in 2007. Her concentrations were in neuroscience and statistics. She completed her APA/APPIC clinical internship at the Boston Consortium. Her clinical rotations were in neuropsychological assessment and behavioral medicine; her research fellowship was at Harvard University in alcoholism treatment. She was promoted to Associate Scientist at UCLA in 2014. Current laboratory interests include primary rewards, transcranial brain stimulation, and approach motivation. She is licensed as a psychologist in the state of California. Dr. Prause currently holds positions as the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute, and Data Scientist in Los Angeles. Resources mentioned during podcast: Religion, Spirituality and Sexual Addiction: A Critical Evaluation of Converging Fields Position of the Mormon Mental Health Association Trib Talk: Porn and Public Health Treating Out of Control Behavior by Doug Braun-Harvey and Michael Vigorito Other Resources: Prause et al. (2015) the latest falsification of addiction predictions Other subjects mentioned: Masters and Johnson The Meese Report Lifestar Network Fight the New Drug

#218: Dr. Nicole Prause - All Sex Everything

Innovation Crush

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 50:57

The neuroscience of orgasm is relatively uncharted territory, with some of the most groundbreaking developments being led by Dr. Nicole Prause. As the founder of the Liberos Center -- a sexual biotechnology company -- Nikki has used the study of sex as a gateway for studying everything from clinical depression to relationships to branding. Both a neuroscientist and technology inventor, she has a long history of inventing her own tools and processes to advance her craft. From hacking Arduino circuit boards, to developing projection methodologies for performance artists, her career has been fueled by a combination brains, curiosity, and a desire to genuinely help her clients. On this installment of the show, the good doctor breaks down her craft, her experience with motorcycles and fire spinning, and debunks a lot of cultural myths about sex and psychology.

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Sex Addiction

Watching America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019

A surprising and sometimes difficult conversation with Nicole Prause, PhD; Erica Garza, author of "Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction"; and Charles (a pseudonym), who is heavily involved in Sex Addicts Anonymous

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Orgasm Tips, Myths and Science

Girl Boner Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 48:46

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin joins August to explore common orgasm myths, ways to experience your first orgasm and how to infuse your sex life with more fun and pleasure. August also shares highlights from her chat with researcher Nicole Prause, PhD, about her research on female sexual arousal, sex toys and orgasm. Dr. Megan Fleming invites listeners to a fun, free online event! Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com/blog.

Science of Sex | Nicole Prause Ph.D.

Make More Love Not War

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 92:57

Where do we stand as a society on actual scientific research on sexuality? There are three key moments in history that mark genuine milestones in the scientific research of sexuality. First was in 1947, when Alfred Kinsey founded the institute for Sex Research at Indiana University provoking controversy at the time. He is best known for the Kinsey scale which rates ones sexual orientation. The second was in 1957, when William Masters and Virginia Johnson pioneered research into the nature of human sexual response and diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and dysfunctions. They recorded some of the first laboratory data on the anatomy and physiology of human sexual response based on direct observation of 382 women and 312 men in what is estimated to be "10,000 complete cycles of sexual response". Their findings on the nature of female sexual arousal and orgasms dispelled many long-standing misconceptions. The third was in 2015, when Nicole Prause Ph.D. founded Liberos a sexual biotechnology company that researches sexual psychophysiology and affective neuroscience using state of the art technology. They study sexual addictions, orgasm physiology and biosignal processing. They measure brainwaves during sex using sophisticated headgear with wires going everywhere and measure contractions in both men and women during orgasms utilizing anal probes. I know what you’re thinking right now….who else uses anal probes?….Aliens…..and aliens have spaceships…..and spaceships are cool. So Nicole Prause must be cool…..and you would be right….she’s SUPER cool. On our show today, we interview Nicole Prause, Ph.D. (aka Orgasm Warrior) a neuroscientist that founded Liberos, LLC to research human sexual behavior, addiction and the physiology of sexual response. Dr. Prause earned her doctorate at Indiana University with joint supervision by the Kinsey Institude for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction. She was lead author on a study that was the first to apply brain stimulation to alter sexual responsiveness. She also conducted an exceedingly thorough study on women’s preference on penis size. That got your attention. That’s right boys….she knows what women really want in a man….if you know what I mean. Dr. Prause is on the cutting edge of sexual research and asking important questions that have never been asked before. You are going to love this interview with the “Orgasm Warrior” herself, as we explore the science of sex.www.liberoscenter.com

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Science of Sex | Nicole Prause Ph.D.

Make More Love Not War

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 92:57

Where do we stand as a society on actual scientific research on sexuality? There are three key moments in history that mark genuine milestones in the scientific research of sexuality. First was in 1947, when Alfred Kinsey founded the institute for Sex Research at Indiana University provoking controversy at the time. He is best known for the Kinsey scale which rates ones sexual orientation. The second was in 1957, when William Masters and Virginia Johnson pioneered research into the nature of human sexual response and diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and dysfunctions. They recorded some of the first laboratory data on the anatomy and physiology of human sexual response based on direct observation of 382 women and 312 men in what is estimated to be "10,000 complete cycles of sexual response". Their findings on the nature of female sexual arousal and orgasms dispelled many long-standing misconceptions. The third was in 2015, when Nicole Prause Ph.D. founded Liberos a sexual biotechnology company that researches sexual psychophysiology and affective neuroscience using state of the art technology. They study sexual addictions, orgasm physiology and biosignal processing. They measure brainwaves during sex using sophisticated headgear with wires going everywhere and measure contractions in both men and women during orgasms utilizing anal probes. I know what you’re thinking right now….who else uses anal probes?….Aliens…..and aliens have spaceships…..and spaceships are cool. So Nicole Prause must be cool…..and you would be right….she’s SUPER cool. On our show today, we interview Nicole Prause, Ph.D. (aka Orgasm Warrior) a neuroscientist that founded Liberos, LLC to research human sexual behavior, addiction and the physiology of sexual response. Dr. Prause earned her doctorate at Indiana University with joint supervision by the Kinsey Institude for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction. She was lead author on a study that was the first to apply brain stimulation to alter sexual responsiveness. She also conducted an exceedingly thorough study on women’s preference on penis size. That got your attention. That’s right boys….she knows what women really want in a man….if you know what I mean. Dr. Prause is on the cutting edge of sexual research and asking important questions that have never been asked before. You are going to love this interview with the “Orgasm Warrior” herself, as we explore the science of sex.www.liberoscenter.com

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Sex Prescribed as Medicine for Better Health with TEDx Talk Sex Science Expert Dr. Nicole Prause

Maximum Health: "Quality Living" Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 27:17

Sex prescribed as Medicine with TEDx talk Sex Science Expert Dr Nicole Prause Phd. a Neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior and the physiology of sexual response. The founder of Liberos LLC an independent research institute known for studies on sexual addiction, orgasm physiology, and biosignal processing. Listen to MAXIMUM HEALTH, “Quality Living” Radio with Dr. … Continue reading Sex Prescribed as Medicine for Better Health with TEDx Talk Sex Science Expert Dr. Nicole Prause →

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Ep 10 - Insights from a Sex Researcher and Neuroscientist

Hard Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 69:16

Tim talks to neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Prause about the neuroscience of erections (of course!), the ins and outs of conducting sex research, and how porn and partnered sex affect the brain differently. She dispels myths about the correlation between testosterone levels and erections and talks about how neuroscience likely validates the effectiveness of sensate focus. They also get technical, discussing penile salience networks, transcranial magentic stimulation and what neuroimaging tells us about sex.

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Sex Addiction: Are They Faking It?

Science Vs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 35:10

Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey are said to have it. You probably have a friend who says they have it too. But is sex addiction the refuge of scoundrels? Or is it a real psychological problem? We speak to sex therapist Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist Dr Shane Kraus, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Prause, and someone we call Jeff. If you are experiencing troubles related to sex, you can look for support here. Check out our full transcript and its beautiful thickets of footnotes: http://bit.ly/2rvVfWD To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.fm/sponsors This episode has been produced by Shruti Ravindran, with help from Wendy Zukerman, along with Rose Rimler, Heather Rogers and Romilla Karnick. Our senior producer is Kaitlyn Sawrey. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Additional editing help from PJ Vogt. Fact checking by Michelle Harris. Mix and sound design by Emma Munger. Music written by Bobby Lord. Recording help from Gideon Brower and Hannah Colton. For this episode we also spoke to Dr. Marc Potenza, Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, Dr. Valerie Voon, Dr. Joshua Grubbs, and Dr. Mateusz Gola. Thank you so much for your help. And an extra special thanks to Frank Lopez, Joel Werner, Joseph Lavelle Wilson, and to all the men and women who allowed us to hear their stories in meetings for sex addicts and sexual compulsives in New York. Selected readings: Shane’s review paper on the case for sex addiction Shane’s survey on sex addiction among veteransA review paper critiquing the case for sex addictionNicole’s lab study testing whether sex addicts can control sexual response

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Episode 11: Nicole Prause

Circle of Willis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 76:23

Welcome to Episode 11, where NICOLE PRAUSE and I discuss, among other things, the scientific study of orgasm, the pernicious effects of social discomfort about sex on those trying to study it, and her journey from sleepy little Beaumont, Texas to sparkly, cutting-edge Los Angeles. Life hasn’t always been easy for Nikky, but that’s just made her scrappy—a determined problem solver. Nikky Prause is an expert psychophysiologist and neuroscientist. She trained among other places at the KINSEY INSTITUTE for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, at Indiana University in Bloomington. She’s an associate research scientist at UCLA and a licensed clinical psychologist. Recently, she founded LIBEROS, LLC, which is her very own private research institute and biotech company. I don’t have a Nicole Prause book to link to here, but I do have things for you to check out if you’re interested in learning more (see links below). And I do want to say this: Nicole Prause is doing vitally important work—work that for all kinds of bad reasons has been made unreasonably difficult for her to do. She has been subject to threats, lies, attempts to derail her career…it goes on and on. So she has fashioned an unorthodox approach that seeks to overcome the various and relentless impediments she’s had to face. This makes me think at least two things: 1) She really is going to win these battles. Don’t let her good humor and warmth deceive you—she’s a real fighter. 2) We owe Nikky a tremendous debt of gratitude. She’s fighting to do her work, yes, but when the ultimate accounting is done—when we realize the fruits of her labor—we’ll realize that WE are the real beneficiaries. So thanks Nikky. Keep up the fight. We’re standing with you. And here are those links I promised! Check them out: Nicole Prause in the Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers Studying Sexual Rewards: It May Not Be Orgasm: TEDx Boulder * * * As always, remember that this podcast is brought to you by VQR and the Center for Media and Citizenship. Plus, we're a member of the TEEJ.FM podcast network. AND... The music of CIRCLE OF WILLIS was composed and performed by Tom Stauffer, Gene Ruley and their band THE NEW DRAKES. You can purchase this music at their Amazon page.

Preview: Nicole Prause

Circle of Willis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 6:01

Hi Everyone! The NICOLE PRAUSE episode--Episode 11--is coming soon, but it isn't quite ready for release yet. In the meantime, here's a short clip from our conversation about how Nicole actually, literally, stimulates research participants to orgasm in her laboratory. A warning:this preview contains a lot of genital talk. And apologies for my nervous giggling. I'm only human! More soon! Jim

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Dr. Nicole Prause: Science of Orgasm, Sex & Masturbation | Ep. 154

Align Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 61:22

Nicole Prause, Ph.D is an American neuroscientist researching human sexual behaviour, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She is also the founder of Liberos LLC, an independent research institute.

The Science of Sex with Dr. Nicole Prause

Influencers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 32:17

Dr. Nicole Prause has made a career of doing high quality peer reviewed research on human sexuality and its impact on our lives. Join us as she shares the incredible inaccuracies, half-truths, and blatant lies that have perpetuated through the ages. I guarantee you will be surprised.

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The Science of Sex with Dr. Nicole Prause

Influencers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 32:17

Dr. Nicole Prause has made a career of doing high quality peer reviewed research on human sexuality and its impact on our lives. Join us as she shares the incredible inaccuracies, half-truths, and blatant lies that have perpetuated through the ages. I guarantee you will be surprised.

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Episode 4 - The Sex Researcher

You. Love. Life. - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 57:40

NICOLE PRAUSE is an American neuroscientist researching human sexual behaviour, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response. She obtained her doctorate in 2007 at Indiana University Bloomington, with joint supervision by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. In 2012, Nicole was elected a full member of the International Academy of Sex Research and accepted a position as a Research Scientist on faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles in the David Geffen School of Medicine.[2] She’s is a licensed psychologist in California and the founder of Liberos LLC - an independent research institute.

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Sex Drive + Masturbation

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 85:45

with Nicole Prause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex Drive + Masturbation

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 87:00

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347: Challenging the "Addiction" Paradigm with Regard to Pornography, Part 1

Mormon Matters - (Dan Wotherspoon ARCHIVE)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 69:04

The past ten days featured two opposing Op-Eds in the Salt Lake Tribune focusing on the issue of pornography, and especially if an “addiction” model (“pornography is highly addicting”) is appropriate to be taught in high school settings. The impetus for the initial opinion piece was the propriety of allowing the group “Fight the New Drug” (FTND) to offer presentations in public school assemblies or other gathering types, especially since the science behind the claims FTND makes about pornography as “addicting” is not credible (at least that is the claim of the writers). Leaders of FTND and others who work with clients under the “pornography addiction” model and the therapies it suggests wrote a response challenging the claims made in the first Op-ed, linking to studies they say supports all the arguments they make or that challenge studies that underlie the thinking of those who oppose the “addiction” model. It is a fascinating back-and-forth that highlights a major division within helping communities with regard to the effects of pornography upon the human brain and body, and the best approach(es) to take when someone comes to a therapist for help with a level of pornography usage they feel is is problematic. In this two-part episode, two of the authors of the first Op-ed, Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Hodson (both Mormon and certified sex therapists), along with neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause and sex therapist Jay Blevins (who are both non-LDS), join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon for a wide-ranging discussion of the research surrounding the effects of pornography and if it shows the markers typically associated with “addiction,” and why this group feels the model fails—not only scientifically but with the therapies that arise out of this framing doing more harm than good. The host and panel discuss the influence of religious framings on both therapists and clients that are likely very much at play in preferring the “addiction” model, what other factors might be at play in continuing to use this language and claims about pornography usage, the propriety of it being presented in schools that allow no teachings whatsoever about sexuality within the curriculum yet still allow scare-inducing warnings against pornography (which, in itself, seems incomprehensible apart from understanding healthy sexuality first), along with various other models for assisting those who self-report as pornography or sex “addicts”—and why they feel these other framings and therapies yield better results. Plus so much more! In the future, as Mormon Matters can gather a panel of persons supporting the addiction model and treatment programs that employ that framing, we look forward to letting them present their reasons and challenge anything offered in this episode.

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348: Challenging the "Addiction" Paradigm with Regard to Pornography, Part 2

Mormon Matters - (Dan Wotherspoon ARCHIVE)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2016 92:16

The past ten days featured two opposing Op-Eds in the Salt Lake Tribune focusing on the issue of pornography, and especially if an “addiction” model (“pornography is highly addicting”) is appropriate to be taught in high school settings. The impetus for the initial opinion piece was the propriety of allowing the group “Fight the New Drug” (FTND) to offer presentations in public school assemblies or other gathering types, especially since the science behind the claims FTND makes about pornography as “addicting” is not credible (at least that is the claim of the writers). Leaders of FTND and others who work with clients under the “pornography addiction” model and the therapies it suggests wrote a response challenging the claims made in the first Op-ed, linking to studies they say supports all the arguments they make or that challenge studies that underlie the thinking of those who oppose the “addiction” model. It is a fascinating back-and-forth that highlights a major division within helping communities with regard to the effects of pornography upon the human brain and body, and the best approach(es) to take when someone comes to a therapist for help with a level of pornography usage they feel is is problematic. In this two-part episode, two of the authors of the first Op-ed, Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Hodson (both Mormon and certified sex therapists), along with neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause and sex therapist Jay Blevins (who are both non-LDS), join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon for a wide-ranging discussion of the research surrounding the effects of pornography and if it shows the markers typically associated with “addiction,” and why this group feels the model fails—not only scientifically but with the therapies that arise out of this framing doing more harm than good. The host and panel discuss the influence of religious framings on both therapists and clients that are likely very much at play in preferring the “addiction” model, what other factors might be at play in continuing to use this language and claims about pornography usage, the propriety of it being presented in schools that allow no teachings whatsoever about sexuality within the curriculum yet still allow scare-inducing warnings against pornography (which, in itself, seems incomprehensible apart from understanding healthy sexuality first), along with various other models for assisting those who self-report as pornography or sex “addicts”—and why they feel these other framings and therapies yield better results. Plus so much more! In the future, as Mormon Matters can gather a panel of persons supporting the addiction model and treatment programs that employ that framing, we look forward to letting them present their reasons and challenge anything offered in this episode.

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March 18, 2016 8pm

DreX

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 35:18

Dr. Nicole Prause talks sexual addiction!

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The Science of Turning Her On

Only Human

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2016 24:01

The only sexual education Nicole Prause had growing up in a small town in Texas was how to practice abstinence. Then she went to college at Indiana University and started working at a sex laboratory at the famed Kinsey Institute. But the subject was still taboo at home. Prause would start talking about her job and her stepmom would say, “Not at the dinner table.” That hush-hush attitude only served to convince the sex researcher and neuroscientist that women learn about sexuality the wrong way – with an emphasis on the risk of pregnancy or STIs, never on sexual pleasure or desire. When a “female Viagra”, called Addyi, was introduced last year to rev up women’s sex drives, it was received with far less enthusiasm than its male counterpart. Mainly it’s because the drug isn’t all that effective: it only helped 10 percent more people than the placebo. The drug also comes with caveats: like not being able to drink alcohol or combine it with other medication. Addyi wasn’t the first attempt to address female libido through medication, and it probably won’t be the last. But Prause is more interested in an element of desire that the drugs can overlook. “If you take a Viagra and your partner is still very unattractive to you, or being mean to you, the Viagra will not be effective,” Prause says. Her mission is not to create a new, more effective drug, but to understand the mechanism of desire. She’s focusing a lot on stimulating the brain to figure out what makes people want to have pleasurable sex. Prause has used several tools to dissect this misunderstood science – from transcranial magnetic stimulation, a much milder shock therapy, to devices like an anal pressure gauge that she designed herself. Nicole Prause uses devices to stimulate sexual pleasure in her studies. (courtesy of California Sunday) And while the scientist is focused on her laboratory, Liberos, she says the conversation around female sexuality needs to shift, especially in heterosexual relationships. Women often sacrifice their own desire to cater to, or “keep up”, with their partners. And men are not on the same wave length. “To continually kind of deny that we have an interest in sexuality and make those demands…you really need to slow down [and communicate],” Prause said. “And then we will have better partners.”

10| The Science Behind Porn Consumption: Its Mostly Good w/ Dr. Nicole Prause

Men's Dating Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2015 39:45

About Dr. Nicole Prause: Dr. Nicole Prause is a Sexual Psychophysiologist who studies the connection between the brain and the genitalia, with a focus on understanding sexual motivation and how it affects people. She was an Associate Research Scientist at UCLA and currently heads a company that focusses on brain stimulation and treating sexual desire […] The post 10| The Science Behind Porn Consumption: It’s Mostly Good w/ Dr. Nicole Prause appeared first on Men's Dating Mastery.

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3D Printed Dildos + Anal Probes

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2015 74:32

with Nicole Prause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3D Printed Dildos + Anal Probes