Halloween might just be the sexiest holiday of the year. But why?

Is it the costumes? The anonymity? The opportunity to dress a little sluttier than usual? Or is there something happening in our brains that makes Halloween the perfect excuse to let loose?

In this episode of Sex Is Good, we explore the surprisingly sexual history of Halloween, the psychology behind sexy costumes, and the science of why disguises, excitement, fear, and fantasy can influence sexual attraction and behavior.

We’ll also talk about Halloween hookups, sexy party games, and why people who would never dream of wearing something revealing in July suddenly feel comfortable showing plenty of skin in October.

And before we get into the Halloween fun, we’re tackling a serious sexual health question: Why is Gilead promoting a new HIV prevention injection to women that carries a list price of approximately $29,000 per year? We’ll discuss PrEP, the actual risk of HIV transmission through heterosexual sex, and whether expensive new medications are always the best public health solution when inexpensive alternatives already exist.

From ancient traditions to modern neuroscience, we’re exploring what makes Halloween so wonderfully naughty, while taking a critical look at one of the biggest developments in HIV prevention.

Because Halloween isn’t just about pretending to be someone else. Sometimes it’s about giving yourself permission to be exactly who you want to be.

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