Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Let's Talk Sex -- 2. Meet the Brain -- 3. The Developing Brain and Sex -- 4. Baggage Claim -- 5. Thinking Long-Term -- 6. The Pursuit of Happiness -- 7. Final Thoughts -- Appendix: Pornography and the Brain -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index -- More from the Authors What does a three-pound brain have to do with one's sex life? A lot, actually. Hooked is about what's happening to and in your brain when you're having sex. Through scientific data put in layman's terms, this book demonstrates that: Sexual activity releases chemicals in the brain, creating emotional bonds between partners. Once formed, however, breaking these bonds can have damaging effects on the brain such as depression and difficulty bonding with someone else in the future. The continual forming and breaking of these bonds can have permanent effects on a person's brain. PLUS! This updated edition also includes a brand new chapter on the effects of pornography on the brain Regardless of what we wish were true, the facts tell us: "safe sex" isn't as safe as it seems. Learn about your brain how you can protect yourself (and your kids) from the dangers of casual sex… (more)