The PGspot - Inside Sexual Fantasies: What Research Really Shows

About this episode

This episode explores the significance and common themes of sexual fantasies and what they reveal about human desire.

Sexual fantasies are far more common (and far more meaningful) than most of us were ever taught. In this episode, we explore why we have sexual fantasies in the first place, what the research says about the most common themes, and what these inner storylines reflect about human desire. You’ll learn how fantasies often speak to universal needs; like wanting to feel desired, powerful, free, adventurous, or deeply connected, rather than signaling something is “wrong” or shameful. We’ll also talk...

Topics covered

• sexual fantasies
• human desire
• psychology of fantasies

Keywords

• sexuality
• fantasy research
• human connection
• desire

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Books & works: Inside Sexual Fantasies: What Research Really Shows

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