[ebook] This Is Your Brain On Sex: The Science Behind the Search for Love - Kayt Sukel

This Is Your Brain on Sex: The Science Behind the Search for Love - Kayt Sukel

The book, previously titled "Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence Love, Sex, and Relationships," explores the intersection of neuroscience and romantic relationships. It delves into the complex nature of love, drawing on insights from philosophers, theologians, and artists over the centuries, but focuses on scientific perspectives. The author, a science writer and single mother, engages in personal experiments under the guidance of love experts to uncover the brain's role in emotions and relationships following her divorce. Each chapter addresses different aspects of love and attraction, examining questions such as the neurological basis for love versus lust, the appeal of “bad boys,” the practicality of monogamy, and the fine line between love and hate. Overall, the book offers a humorous and insightful examination of how the brain influences romantic feelings, aiming to change readers' perceptions of love and sex.