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Episode 40: “Arousal Non-Concordance” — When Your Mind & Your Body Don't Match Up

Episode 40: “Arousal Non-Concordance” — When Your Mind & Your Body Don't Match Up11 Aug16 min

Content note: this episode includes brief references to sexual assault. "Arousal non-concordance" is the nerdy, clinical term for when your physical arousal signs (like blood flow, lubrication, or erections) don't line up with what you're actually desiring. In real life, that can look like feeling super turned on mentally while your body shows zero physical signs of it...OR your body reacting physically to something you have absolutely no interest in. This mismatch is fairly common and affect...