When I close my eyes, I’m unable to visualize anything—and it’s had major effects on my sexuality. Read more
I Have No Sexual Fantasies Due To Aphantasia
Psychology
Pink As F*ck: The Colorful History Of A Sex Symbol
The use of pink as a current political statement in response to our contemporary government or as the latest trend, draws upon the versatility of pink’s associations, it’s intrinsic connection to the human condition, and its ability to arouse our sense of smell, alter our outlook, tantalize our taste buds, evoke our childhoods, or elicit a sense of touch. Read more
I Didn’t Want To Be Aroused By My Sexual Assault, But I Was
Fear activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing blood flow throughout the body—it’s possible that it could even facilitate genital arousal. Read more
When I Get Back To My Body
Unlike my initial airy-fairy mirror split, this episode didn’t feel like a mystical revelation. Read more
‘Let The Soul Dangle’: How Mind-Wandering Spurs Creativity
Can art itself be a useful catalyst for nudging us towards more helpful emotions and mental states? Read more
When Dream Analysts Dream, What Do They Dream About?
How dream analysts tap into a higher — or deeper — relationship with the unconscious. Read more
Can You Make Donald Trump Resign From Your Nightmares?
We can’t banish Trump from the real world. But we may be able to rid him from our dreams. Read more
What Can Laughter Do For Social Justice?
Basic human biology makes humor an effective tool to fight oppression. Read more
What Does ‘Mental Illness’ Mean In The Era Of Trump?
Unexamined bias and privilege play massive roles in not only who gets to diagnose mental health disorders, but who defines their criteria. Read more