You might or might not be surprised to learn that warm weather naturally enhances the libido. According to a 2022 survey by the Kinsey Institute, 60% of Americans report that spring is the season when they most want to get under the duvet with their partner.
It all comes down to hormones. Light and warmth naturally stimulates our serotonin production, a moo ... Show More
Today
Why do we hook up with our exes so often?
You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that.
Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for se ... Show More
5m 22s
Today
Why does smiling increase life expectancy?
An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times, even for the happiest of us. For most adults, it’s more like 20 times.
Now of course most of the time we smile involuntarily in ... Show More
4m 37s
May 2025
EP437 - Tell Me What You Want: Tips for Talking About Sex
Welcome to Episode 437 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm excited to be joined by Brittany Steffen, LMFT, who speaks to me about how couples can navigate and deepen their sexual communication.
In this episode, Brittany and I discuss the kinds of conversations couples should ... Show More
43m 47s
Apr 2025
Episode 389: How To Improve Your Sexual Satisfaction
<p>In long-term relationships, sexual satisfaction usually starts dropping after the first year as the initial burst of passion begins to wear down. However, this decline in satisfaction is both preventable and reversible. In today’s show, we’re going to talk about how bring exci ... Show More
39m 36s
Nov 2016
Make Your Libido Great Again
Sexual desire: it isn’t the simplest code to crack, nor the easiest engine to rev. But if there were a way to make it a mainstay in the bedroom, it would surely have our vote! On today’s show, Emily is tackling the common problem of decreased sexual desire with the help of Dr. Le ... Show More
56m 23s
Nov 11
#459 Hot Sex on Your Hormones, No Apologies — with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
The Period Paradox: Why We're Still in the Dark About Sex and Menstruation Let's face it: periods and sex are still major taboos in our society. But why? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of menstrual cycles, hormones, and sex with the incredible Dr. Sarah E. Hill, au ... Show More
58m 14s
Oct 2024
Episode 335: How To Have Good Sex
<p>If you had to define “good sex” in just three words, what would they be? In today’s show, we’re going to talk about the key things that come to mind when people are asked this question. There are 20 common responses to this, which constitute the main ingredients of ... Show More
33m 12s
Jun 2024
The Angry You Isn't the Real You: How Hormone Imbalances Change Us | Dr. Corina Dunlap
<p dir="ltr">Ep 121. What if you've never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we're totally different people. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and ... Show More
1h 24m
Feb 2025
Episode 373: How Sex Changes At Midlife
<p>Sex changes as we age. While these changes are often small and gradual, once you hit your 40s and 50s, it’s not uncommon to start noticing bigger changes. In this episode, we’re going to talk all about sex at midlife and some of the most common sexual issues that come up ... Show More
33m 8s
Sep 23
Hormones, Sleep, Alcohol & Perimenopause: How to Age Gracefully Together with Dr. Amy Shah: Episode 415
After our recent intimacy series, there were dozens of follow up questions from you all asking us to dive further into normal hormonal changes as we age and proactive steps you can take to age gracefully AND stay connected through the changes. In this episode, double board-certif ... Show More
42m 28s