The Refractory Period
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1 min readSep 28, 2016
The refractory period, colloquially known as post orgasm regret, is a real thing that happens to guys. Basically as you get turned on, your frontal lobe shuts off and the part of your brain that controls primitive desires takes over (would love some elaboration from neuro boys) and convinces you that hooking up with the rando you don’t care about or aren’t attracted to is a legitimately good idea. After you orgasm, your intellect returns to assess the aftermath. If it wasn’t someone you’re actually into, you’re likely to experience the refractory period. Some men are legitimately unable to feel arousal or even happiness for anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours afterwards.
