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"The vast majority of love and sex occurs in the brain. Your brain decides who is attractive to you, how to get a date, how well you do on the date, what to do with the feelings that develop, how long those feelings last, when to commit, and how well you do as a partner and a parent. Your brain helps you be enthusiastic in the bedroom or drains you of desire and passion. Your brain helps you process and learn from a breakup or makes you vulnerable to depression or obsession."
While plastic surgeons, diet gurus, and the pharmaceutical industry may have convinced you that they hold the secret to a fulfilling sex life, the truth is that you already have the only thing you really need: a brain. As the largest and most sensitive sexual organ in the body, a healthy human brain enhances your sex life and heightens sensation. A troubled brain, however, makes emotional and physical connection with others difficult. So forget the implants, the fad diets, and the pills. Learning about this intriguing and sexy organ is the key to your sexual satisfaction.
Based on Dr. Daniel Amen's latest research in practical neuroscience, Sex on the Brain shares twelve lessons that help you enhance your love and sex lives through understanding and improving brain function. Filled with practical suggestions and information on how sex can save your life, Sex on the Brain reveals:
—How sex helps prevent heart disease, improve memory, stave off cancer, and boost your immune system
—How the differences between men's and women's brains affect our perceptions and interest in sex—and how you can understand these differences to make the most of the opportunities with your partner
—Why breakups hurt so much, and what you can do to ease the pain
—Surefire techniques to fix common problems—depression, PMS, ADD—that get in the way of good sex
—How to make yourself unforgettable to your partner
Everyone wants to know how to improve his or her love life, but so few of us understand the integral role that the brain plays in getting us in the mood, keeping us excited about our partner, and helping us achieve greater satisfaction. Sex on the Brain explains everything, showing you how use your brain to create a healthy, happy, and hot sex life.
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"Fascinating book on the physiological differences in brains and the impact of brain health on our personalities. This is not just a book about men/women, but a great book that helps us understand how to keep our brains healthy for happiness. "
— Michelle (4 out of 5 stars)
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Patrick Lawlor handles the sexual aspects of the book gracefully and is clearly attuned to the author's desire to improve people's lives.... [A] memorable listening experience.
— AudioFile
Sex on the Brain Listener Reviews
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" Sex is good for brain health, and for your life. People who have regular sex, and frequent sex, with a committed life-long partner, live longer than those who do not. Catholics have no idea! "
— Laura, 10/9/2013 -
" A worthy edition to my brain library. "
— Alison, 8/28/2012 -
" So much more in this book about the Brain than I imagined which makes it all the more worthwhile to read! "
— Stacy, 8/21/2012 -
" So far this book is not all about sex. It is about the brain. How it functions, its problems and how to correct ourselves. The differences between female and male brains. "
— Brian, 8/18/2012 -
" Good stuff about your brain and how to take care of it. I now know the specific areas of my brain that are malfunctioning or at least over stimulated. "
— Hoss, 4/15/2011 -
" An interesting look at our physiological influences. Reminds me of the phrase "you are what you eat"... we are all subject to the genetic components we're comprised of, but we do have some control. "
— Amy, 9/12/2010 -
" I especially enjoyed the neuroscience part of this book which looks at what happens when too much or too little activity is occurring in specific parts of the brain. There were also some good practical suggestions for improving brain function and therefore relationships. "
— Cynthia, 9/9/2010 -
" Not as easy/flowy of a read as I would have liked, but some interesting chapters. Read this book if you've ever wondered what was happening in your brain at different stages in a romantic relationship. "
— Kristen, 7/5/2010 -
" Very Interesting. A look at how our brain chemistry and the various neurotransmitters impact our ability to fall/stay in love, and have a healthy and enjoyable sex life. "
— Mich, 6/29/2010 -
" Helped me understand the un-understandable. Who would have thought that there is a logical reason for love. "
— Joy, 4/6/2010 -
" As usual I don't agree with everything in this book (I found myself muttering "citation needed" on more than one occasion) but overall, it's interesting & entertaining. "
— Gabrielle, 1/25/2010 -
" Very intersesting book looking at the science behind the differences between men and women and people. Really enjoyed it and would love to have my brain scanned to figure out what parts arent working or working too much "
— Trish, 1/13/2010
About the Authors
Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain-imaging expert who heads up the world-renowned Amen Clinics. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has won numerous writing and research awards. He writes a monthly column in Men’s Health called “Head Check” and has published nineteen books, numerous professional and popular articles, and a number of audio and video programs. His books include Preventing Alzheimer’s, Healing Anxiety and Depression, Healing the Hardware of the Soul, Healing ADD, and the New York Times bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and a popular guest expert for the media, with appearances on CNN, the Today show, The View, and other venues.
About Patrick Lawlor
Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.