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
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Episode 509: Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior In Women
When people hear about “out-of-control” sexual behavior, they tend to think of men. But women can struggle with it too, and their experiences have often been overlooked or misunderstood because most of the research and treatment models were built around male experiences. Today, w ... Show More
29m 31s
Jun 9
Episode 508: When Your Sexuality Changes Later In Life
Most people think sexuality is something we figure out early in life. But for many people, major realizations about their sexuality don’t happen until much later, sometimes after decades in heterosexual relationships or marriages. Today, we’re exploring the psychology of coming o ... Show More
31m 51s
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
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
Feb 2025
What's Love Got to Do with It: “Couples’ Therapy,” Narcissism, and Open Relationships with Dr. Orna Guralnik
Is there anything more captivating than watching couples work through their deepest, messiest relationship drama on screen? Honestly, probably not, y’all. So today, we’re talking to the brilliant Dr. Orna Guralnik, the psychoanalyst behind the award-winning docuseries “Couples Th ... Show More
45m 3s
Sep 2025
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1
<p>Many love stories end when the characters are still in the heady, euphoric early stages of a relationship. But what comes <i>after </i>that intoxicating first phase of love is over? Today, we kick off a new series on the challenges specific to long-term relationships. We'll ta ... Show More
1h 41m
Aug 2021
E300 Missi Pyle - Sex & Life While Talking "Sex/Life"
<p>Sex, Infidelity, Fantasy, Marriage, and Netflix! That is right, today on our 300th episode Nick and guest, Missi Pyle, take the time to break down the popular Netflix series <em>Sex/Life.</em> You may know Missi from <em>Gone Girl, Dodgeball, Galaxy Quest</em> and long list of ... Show More
1h 15m