【Neurobiology Paradox Atlas】
Through 7T magnetic resonance imaging scanning, it was found that sexual unrequited lovers showed a unique pattern of brain region activation during intimate contact with imagination:

Reward system: ventral tegmental dopamine release ↑ 48% (pleasant expectation)

Threat System: Anterior Insula activation ↑ 97% (physiological aversion)

Cognitive conflict: the blood oxygen level of the anterior cingulate cortex fluctuates by 2.3 times that of ordinary people

Genetic testing data:
Eighty-three percent of sexual unrequited lovers carried a GG-type mutation of the oxytocin receptor gene rs53576, resulting in a 2.7-fold increase in the threshold of their neural response to intimate behavior.

▼ Progressive System Desensitization Scheme ▼
Phase 1: Digital Pre-Adaptation (1-4 weeks)

VR Exposure Therapy:
▷ Simulate a hand-holding scene with the Oculus Rift (initial duration 30 seconds)
▷ When the skin conductance value > 5μS, it will automatically pause, and the glacier documentary will be played to calm the mood

Biofeedback Training:
Wear the Empatica E4 bracelet to monitor heart rate variability (HRV) and initiate an emergency relief program when the SDNN value < 20ms

Phase 2: Physical Contact Preparation (5-8 weeks)

Tactile gradient training:

Exposure level Irritant Duration of exposure
Lv.1 Silk gloves are in indirect contact for 2 minutes
Lv.3 Direct contact with latex gloves for 5 minutes
Lv.5 No isolated fingertip contact for 10 seconds
Space Controls:
Development of smart seats that can adjust the distance between people with an initial distance of 1.5 meters and a reduction of 15 cm per week

Stage 3: Realistic Relationship Building (9-12 weeks)

Signal Marking System:
▷ Green Bracelet: Allows for everyday conversations
▷ Yellow Bracelet: Activate the 5-minute cooling-off period
▷ Red Bracelet: Immediately terminate contact

Time Container Protocol:
Establish a “close contact schedule” accurate to the second level (e.g., hugging is allowed every Thursday from 19:00 to 19:03)