Pleasure Plateau
Learn why pleasure stops feeling good.
The Space That Shrinks After Pleasure
After pleasure,
space shrinks.
Options feel fewer.
The body contracts
slightly,
searching for
the previous feeling.
Naming this contraction
prevents panic.
Let the room narrow
without forcing it
wide again.
Expansion returns
naturally
when pressure drops.
Name contraction safely with DojoWell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I feel "tight" or narrow-minded after a period of intense pleasure?
Intense pleasure often causes a "contraction" of internal space. While the peak is happening, your focus narrows to the reward; afterward, the Threat system may temporarily spike as the "hit" disappears. This makes the world feel smaller and more demanding. Naming this contraction as a safe, temporary structural state prevents you from panicking or trying to force your perspective back open before the system is ready.
How can I expand my internal space safely after it shrinks?
You don't expand it by force; you allow it to expand through safety. Focus on "low-velocity" inputs—slow breathing, soft light, or gentle movement. By providing your body with signals of security during the post-pleasure contraction, you tell the Threat system that the "loss" of the reward is not a danger. This allows your "structural field" to naturally widen back out as your nervous system returns to baseline.