Just Sex

When you're learning, or trying new things, you're going to make mistakes. The trick is to try to fail in a way that gives you useful information. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with researcher Amy Edmondson. She explains the difference between constructive failure ...  Show more

Stories about unlikely heroes have captivated people for thousands of years. This week, social scientist Ben Rogers explores why the "hero's journey" resonates so deeply, and how the stories we tell about our own lives can shape our sense of purpose. He explains why seeing oursel ...  Show more

Welcome to episode 04 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr. Lisa Wade. Lisa is an associate professor of sociology at Occidental College. In this conversation, Lisa talks in-depth about the history of hook up culture, its impact on sexual attitudes and relationships, ...

It's recently been shown that young people are having less sex than previous generations. This got us thinking: Is Casual Sex Losing Its Appeal?Matt and Stephen sit down to talk:How men and women think about casual sex in 2022.What needs are met by casual sex (and what can cause ...  Show more

We’re getting into the messy middle of sex and relationships, the parts no one warns you about. What happens when the honeymoon phase fades? When your sex drive dips and you’re not sure if it’s just a phase or a sign? When the sex is so good it’s blinding you to the red flags? We ...  Show more

Millennials have done the work to reclaim the power in our own sexuality. Wearing what we want. Not waiting until marriage to have sex. And taking pride in dating around before settling down. But can playing the field cost you your chance at long lasting commitment? The Ellises t ...  Show more