Can better sex really re-wire your brain for calm, confidence, and joy? Clinical sexologist Dr. Suzanne Mulvihill sits down with behavioral neuroscientist and certified sex therapist Dr. Nan Wise, author of the award-winning Why Good Sex Matters, to find out. Drawing on her groundbreaking fMRI studies, Dr. Wise explains how stimulating the clitoris, vagina, cervix and even the nipples lights up a tucked-away area she nicknames the “brain crotch,” creating a flood of feel-good chemicals that boost mood, ease pain, and sharpen focus.

What you’ll learn in plain language:

• How pleasure rewires the nervous system

  • Regular sexual play (solo or partnered) increases blood flow, releases natural painkillers and endocannabinoids, and may even beat sudoku for brain health.

• Why stress is the real bedroom villain

  • Chronic cortisol keeps bodies stuck in “fight or flight.” A simple trick; inhale, then exhale a little longer, helps shift the brain into safety so arousal can build.

• Trauma-informed tips for reclaiming desire

  • From micro-dosing cannabis to gentle, curiosity-driven touch, Dr. Wise shares tools that foster neuroplasticity and dissolve old fear loops.

• The orgasm gap (and why women can have longer, multiple peaks)

  • Her research shows female orgasms last longer and recruit wider brain networks than male orgasms, and you can train those pathways at any age.

The real story behind her late-career PhD, the surprising role of the vagus nerve, and why she calls pleasure “essential healthcare, not a luxury.” Press play and discover science-backed ways to feel safer, happier, and more connected in and out of the bedroom.

What really happens when a gentle shift in consciousness meets long-standing sexual blocks? In this episode of The Orgasm Hour, host Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill sits down with psychiatrist and philosopher Dr. Michael A. Schwartz to talk about cannabis, the brain’s own molecule DMT, and other mild mind-opening tools that can soften old trauma pathways and make space for pleasure.

Together they cover:

• How Dr. Schwartz’s early research at the National Institutes of Health explored psychedelics before they were banned

• Why cannabis is a “low-risk doorway” for women who struggle to let go and orgasm

• What DMT is, and how your brain already makes it

• Simple, safe steps for finding a trained guide and starting with tiny doses instead of going it alone

• The science of dissolving rigid thought loops so new, healthy neural “roads” can form and support desire and connection

Press play to hear real stories, clear explanations, and practical advice on using supervised altered states to heal past hurt and unlock fuller intimacy.one small, mindful step at a time.

Ever wondered what actually happens when you bring a little cannabis into the bedroom? In this episode of The Orgasm Hour, clinical sexologist Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill sits down with researcher and sexologist Amanda Moser, whose nationwide study of more than 1,000 adults (ages 18-85) is the largest modern look at cannabis and intimacy. Together they break down the findings in plain language:

• More spark, stronger finish: Over 70 percent of users felt higher desire and more intense full-body orgasms when they used cannabis before sex.

• No performance drop-off: Men reported steadier erections and sometimes longer stamina, overturning the old “weed kills erections” myth.

• Multiple-O magic & pain relief: Women were far likelier to reach multiple orgasms and found relief from pelvic pain and endometriosis cramps.

Amanda shares easy, beginner-friendly tips such as micro-dosing, infused lube, and homemade suppositories to enjoy the benefits without feeling “too high.” The duo also covers the golden rule of set and setting to keep anxiety away, plus simple communication moves that turn honest talk into foreplay and end the habit of faking pleasure.

Key Topics

• How cannabis boosts desire, touch, taste, and overall pleasure

• Starter guides to flower, edibles, concentrates, and lubes

• Fixes for paranoia or past bad highs

• Communication and consent tricks that deepen connection

• Turning pleasure, not orgasm, into the main goal

Press play and discover scienc`e-backed, real-world ways to make intimacy feel better for you and your partner.