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[Sexuality between emotions and sensations].

G Abraham, D Vlatkovic

    Revue Medicale Suisse
    |April 4, 2013
    PubMed
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    Sexual activity involves a complex interplay of sensations and emotions, where distinguishing the dominant factor can be challenging. Consciousness levels further complicate the experience by blurring lines between reality and imagination.

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