Retrieving…
Section I
The Journal
Long-form investigations into the neuroscience, psychology and culture of desire. Sourced, illustrated from the archive, and written for practitioners who already know the basics.
The parasympathetic case for slowness
Most discourse treats arousal as acceleration. The neuroscience suggests the opposite — that safety, attunement, and deliberate pacing unlock deeper states of pleasure.
The neurochemistry of trust in power exchange
Oxytocin, dopamine, and cortisol interact in ways that explain why structured power exchange can feel profoundly bonding — and why it can go wrong.
