How does sexual desire really arise? - The science behind arousal

Sexual desire often feels like a spontaneous, almost uncontrollable sensation. A thought, a touch, a voice — and suddenly, the body and mind react. But arousal is less random than many people think! Lara, a student in Munich, is undergoing sex therapy coaching. Together with Dania Schiftan, a...

43 min - Health & the Body - DW Documentary

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