Moment: Is Edging the Key to Ultimate Pleasure? ft. Dr. Nicole Prause
In this episode of the Rena Malik, M.D. podcast, Dr. Rena Malik talks with Dr. Nicole Prause about the complexities of orgasm and sexual response in the brain. Dr. Prause discusses her research on the changes that happen as individuals near climax, suggesting a possible undocumented phase in the sexual response cycle. They explore the role of cognitive control in achieving orgasm and examine the practice of semen retention, noting that its purported benefits lack scientific support.
Listen on
In this episode of the Rena Malik, M.D. podcast, Dr. Rena Malik talks with Dr. Nicole Prause about the complexities of orgasm and sexual response in the brain. Dr. Prause discusses her research on the changes that happen as individuals near climax, suggesting a possible undocumented phase in the sexual response cycle. They explore the role of cognitive control in achieving orgasm and examine the practice of semen retention, noting that its purported benefits lack scientific support. The conversation also highlights the challenges researchers face in the field of sexual health.
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Brain activity during orgasm
01:27 Sexual response cycle theory
03:20 Orgasms and cognitive control
05:02 Edging and brain states
06:21 Semen retention discussion
08:52 Physiologic basis of focus
15:30 Online forum dangers
19:23 Pornography and pair bonding
21:26 Oxytocin and relationships
X - https://x.com/NicoleRPrause
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LiberosCenter
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nprause/
ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicole-Prause
https://bsky.app/profile/nicolerprause.bsky.social
WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD
INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD
Premium Member Content
Full transcripts are available to Premium members.
Become a member to read the complete transcript of this episode (and every episode), plus get ad-free listening, member-only content, and behind-the-scenes access.