The Sexual Template: Rewiring Early Imprinting and Brain Development

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Explore how early imprinting and brain development shape your sexual template. Learn about Dr. Doug Carpenter’s research on dopamine response and physiology.

The Sexual Template: Rewiring Early Imprinting and Brain Development

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Well and truly, comprehensively, breaking free from the shackles of porn. Unfortunately, I got into it too young, around 8 years old, unknowingly and with no clue how damaging it would be. Just came across a DVD at home, and life has never been the same. It's my go-to coping mechanism for high stress, and now since leaving my last relationship, it's become so routine and a stress relief outlet. I want it to end.

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