Eating post-pleasure: a phenomenological exploration of loss, disgust and dislocation in the sensory worlds of individuals with persistent chemosensory dysfunction following COVID-19

Chemosensory dysfunction following COVID-19 disrupts embodied relationship with food, creating profound emotional challenges. Eating becomes a post-pleasure experience, shifting from a source of enjoyment to a merely functional act. Addressing this requires person-centered interventions that acknowledge the sensory and emotional dimensions of the condition.