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Are there any scents or smells that you find particularly pleasing? Have you ever wondered if those smells might enhance your romantic or sexual pleasure? If so, then you’re in luck! Jackie Corbin (’22) will tackle this topic, bringing in data from humans and rodents. Learn how the brain processes olfactory information in a way … Continue reading Episode 8: The nose knows

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, maybe you’re finding yourself looking for a partner to cozy up to every night? Or maybe you’re hoping to stay unattached and mingle at as many holiday parties as you can? Can your genes explain this difference? Join Sophia Nicolayevsky (’22) as she explains whether … Continue reading Episode 9: Cuffing season

Is that morning cup (or two or three) of coffee stimulating more than just your ability to get your day going? Join Seabrook Jeffcoat (’22) as she tells you about the effects of caffeine on sexual motivation. How does coffee tap into motivational systems in your brain? What happens when rats are given caffeine before … Continue reading Episode 10: Morning cup of whoa

Do psychopaths lack empathy? Are women more empathetic than men? What does yawning in chimpanzees or chocolate chip eating in rats have to do with any of this? Join Sophia Mercado (’22) as she leads you though a tour de force podcast that answers these questions, and more! You’ll come away feeling smarter… and maybe … Continue reading Episode 11: This is your brain on empathy

What does your family talk about around the thanksgiving table? If you’re Rav Davis (’22), the answer is “if you think about past relationships, or people you are attracted to, what senses do you think of?” Eavesdrop on Rav’s family’s conversation, and then use this as a jumping off point to learn about the contribution … Continue reading Episode 12: Thankful for pheromones

In this episode, Anna D’Antonio (’22) tells us about the mating behavior of Orchid Bees. In this (gorgeous!) species, males attract females by mixing up a signature perfume, which females then use to decide whether they want to mate. How do sex differences in orchid bee brains support that decision process? And what can this … Continue reading Episode 13: Bee mine?

How are female orgasms different from male orgasms? Can females ejaculate? In this episode, Fariea Kahn (’22) uses an expert interview to probe the peripheral nervous system mechanisms underlying the orgasm gap between men and women. Come for the facts and stay for the practical suggestions about how to eliminate stigma and myths around female … Continue reading Episode 14: Mind the gap

As we heard earlier this season, flies are semelparous — they only reproduce once in their lifetime. What are the neurobiological mechanisms that control this single, excessive mating event that typically leads to death? To answer this question, Brian Thai (’22) goes straight to the source and interviews… a fly! You won’t want to miss … Continue reading Episode 15: To be a fly on the wall

In this episode, Clara Merrill (’22) tells us about the neurobiology underlying a phenomenon called “post-coital dysphoria,” a feeling of sadness, irritability, or sometimes clarity that some people experience after engaging in consensual sex. Clara’s fast-paced and witty repartee will keep you entertained as she teaches you about what is happening in your brain in … Continue reading Episode 1: Snap Back to Reality

In this episode, podcast host Jose Rodriguez (’22) tackles some big questions about the sex lives of animals: Do animals have consciousness in the same way as humans? Do Black Widow spiders twerk? Do giraffes like kinky sex? Why are penguins the gents of the animal kingdom? This highly entertaining and creative audio journey through … Continue reading Episode 2: Late Night with J-Rod