Romantic comedies are one of the most popular film genres. But how accurate are rom-coms in the way they portray sex, love, and relationships? My guests today are the hosts of a new podcast that uses the science of relationships to separate fact from fiction in some of the biggest rom-coms of all time. We’re going to explore some of the things that Hollywood ... Show More
Oct 9
Episode 543: How Aftercare Makes Sex Better
What happens after an intense sexual experience can be just as important as what happens during it. In the kink world, this is where “aftercare” comes in. But aftercare is about much more than cuddling, and it isn’t just for submissive partners. In this episode, we’ll explore wha ... Show More
30m 16s
Oct 6
Episode 542: How To Talk Sexy Without Feeling Awkward
Talking during sex can be incredibly hot. But for a lot of people, it can also feel awkward, intimidating, or embarrassing. The good news is that sexy talk is a skill you can learn, and it’s about much more than just working up the nerve to say explicit words. In fact, what you s ... Show More
32m 36s
Oct 2
Episode 541: How to Calm Attachment Anxiety
For some people, relationships can bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. They might question whether their partner really loves them, become highly sensitive to signs of rejection or distance, or constantly seek reassurance. But where does this anxiety come from, and what can w ... Show More
31m 20s
Jul 2025
What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD
For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look like. Relationship researchers Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD, are cohosts of the podcast “Love Factually,” where they use psychology ... Show More
38m 47s
Aug 2025
319 - Love Factually - Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick
<p>Two psychologists who study love, relationships, and human mating behavior pick apart the movie "The Notebook" and tell us what it gets right and what it gets wrong when it comes to portraying how humans actually, truly think, feel, and behave. Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick are ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2025
How Can I Make Romance Work For Me?
Jonathan sits down with certified sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram for a Valentine's Day deep dive into the world of romance, sex, and relationships. Together, they explore how to make love work for you—whether you’re single, coupled, or somewhere in between. Shan brea ... Show More
52m 5s
May 2011
Is love at first sight possible?
<p>Familiar to any fan of classic romance stories, love at first sight is a common theme loved by some and, well, contemptuously dismissed by others. But it is real? Join Molly and Cristen as they delve into the science behind physical attraction.</p><p> </p> Learn more about you ... Show More
20m 57s