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Importance of context in sexual desire from "summary" of Come As You Are: Revised and Updated by Emily Nagoski

Sexual desire doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. It’s not some isolated phenomenon that occurs independently of everything else in our lives. Instead, desire is intricately connected to our context, to the environment in which we find ourselves, to the people we’re with, to the experiences we’ve had, and to the emotions we’re feeling. In fact, context is like the secret sauce that flavors our desire, making it unique to each individual and situation. When we talk about the importance of context in sexual desire, what we’re really getting at is the idea that desire is malleable, fluid, and ever-changing. It’s not a fixed entity that remains constant over time, but rather a dynamic force that ebbs and flows in response to external stimuli. Our desire can be influenced by a multitude of factors, such as our mood, our stress levels, our relationship dynamics, our cultural beliefs, and even our physical surroundings. For example, think about how your desire might...
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    Come As You Are: Revised and Updated

    Emily Nagoski

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