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How qEEG Brain Mapping Helps Scientists Study Pornography-Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED)

“When the brain becomes overstimulated, normal life starts feeling less rewarding.”

— Dr. Trish Leigh

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What Is qEEG?

Quantitative EEG (qEEG) is a computer-assisted form of EEG that captures and analyzes the brain’s electrical activity. Unlike traditional EEG, qEEG produces detailed visual and statistical maps showing how different regions of the brain communicate and function.

 To understand how qEEG is used clinically, check out this page!

Why qEEG Is Crucial for PIED Research

Because PIED is believed to involve changes in neural pathways related to arousal, inhibition, and motivation, qEEG is one of the most effective tools for exploring these hypotheses.

qEEG allows researchers to:

  • Observe brainwave activity directly

  • Compare patterns between participants

  • Identify potential neurophysiological markers

  • Explore how overstimulation may influence regulation networks

This makes qEEG ideal for studying PIED in a controlled, scientific environment.

What the Study Will Examine

Dr. Leigh’s IRB-approved study will test questions such as:

  • Do men reporting PIED show distinct patterns of brain activity?

  • Are networks involved in sexual arousal functioning differently?

  • Can qEEG provide measurable insights into pornography-related sexual challenges?

  • Could these findings contribute to future diagnostic or treatment models?

By testing these hypotheses, the study aims to advance the scientific conversation around pornography, sexual functioning, and brain health.

If you want to explore brain-based solutions for regulation, focus, or recovery, you can also learn about our Neurofeedback & Brain Training options.

A New Era of Neuroscience for Sexual Health

Starting early 2026, this research will bring unprecedented scientific rigor to an area long clouded by confusion and stigma. Dr. Leigh’s work is helping shape a future where men can access science-based explanations and more effective pathways for healing.

Learn More About Your Own Brain Function

If you’re curious how your brain is functioning or whether qEEG may help you gain clarity:

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Dr. Trish Leigh

Dr. Trish Leigh is a cognitive neuroscientist and board-certified neurofeedback practitioner, and the founder of Dr. Trish Leigh & Co. She works with men whose drive, focus, confidence, and intimacy have been reshaped by overstimulation, using qEEG brain mapping to see what has changed and app-guided neuromodulation protocols to change it back. She spent years as a university professor before building the Desire Rewire programs, and she is the author of Mind Over Explicit Matter. Her writing here covers what hyperstimulation does to dopamine, focus, sleep, and arousal, and what the research says about reversing it. Her position is consistent: your brain is not broken. It adapted, and it can be rewired in the other direction.

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