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The Great Mysteries of Sex with Mary Roach

March 26, 2026·54 minsoloscience
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The science of human sexuality has long been shrouded in taboo, but pioneers like Masters and Johnson, Kinsey, and modern researchers have used creativity and rigor to uncover surprising truths about sex, arousal, and orgasm — often in awkward, hilarious, and deeply human ways.


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Mary Roach

solo on Science Vs

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Mary Roachby Mary RoachWendy ZuckermanDr. DengAlfred KinseyMasters and Johnson

Books

Bonkby Mary Roach

Research & Papers

Sexual Intercourse as a Potential Cure for Intractable Hiccups

Topics

BiologyLong Form JournalismMental HealthNeuroscienceResearchScientific Method

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