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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Why do people have sex in public? Who does it, what makes it exciting, and how does it actually feel? In this episode of Sex Is Good, we explore the psychology of public sex, the thrill of getting caught, exhibitionism, voyeurism, and the line between sexual fantasy and reality.

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Sex can be fun, fascinating, and sometimes downright disgusting.

In this episode of Sex Is Good, Robert and Anna explore seven wild sexual health facts that might surprise you.

Can getting semen in your eye give you an STI? How many bacteria do you exchange during a 10-second kiss? And what are some of the worst penis injuries that can happen during sex?

From bizarre biology to surprising sexual health risks, we’re diving into the science behind things you probably never thought to ask about.

It’s funny, educational, occasionally gross, and definitely not boring.

Sex is good. Knowing more about it is even better.

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Why do we get horny?

It sounds like a simple question, but sexual desire is a lot more complicated than just hormones. In this episode, we break down what actually happens in your brain and body when you get turned on, including the roles of testosterone, dopamine, stress, sleep, attraction, fantasy, novelty, anticipation, and feeling desired.

We also talk about why the same person can drive you crazy one day and do absolutely nothing for you the next, why your body can be aroused when your brain isn’t, and why wanting sex and physically responding to sex are not always the same thing.

Basically, horniness is not one chemical, one hormone, or one switch.

It’s your brain deciding that sex sounds rewarding right now.

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Are you worried about your body, your penis, your breasts, how long you last, whether your partner orgasmed, or whether you’re actually “good” at sex?

There’s a good chance you’re judging yourself much more harshly than your partner is.

In this episode, Robert and Anna dig into the research behind some of the most common sexual insecurities and compare what people worry about with what their partners actually report caring about.

We talk about body image, breast size and shape, penis size, genital appearance, how long sex “should” last, orgasm, sexual performance, desire, and even pubic hair.

The research paints a surprisingly reassuring picture: our insecurities often cause us to imagine criticism that may not actually exist.

Your insecurity is not evidence.

And the person you imagine holding the scorecard during sex may actually be having a fantastic time.

This week, we’re getting tied up.

We’re joined by the rope-play experts from The Duchy to talk bondage, rope, trust, technique, and why getting tied up can be so damn fun.

Whether you’ve been playing with rope for years or you’ve never tied anything more complicated than your shoes, this episode is a fun, judgment-free introduction to the world of rope play.

We talk about what makes rope sexy, common beginner mistakes, communication and consent, safety, and how to start exploring without having any idea what the hell you’re doing.

Come for the education. Stay for the knots.

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Who gets bored with monogamous sex first—men or women?

Most people think they know the answer. But sexual boredom, desire for novelty, and long-term attraction don’t always work the way we assume.

In this episode, we dig into what the research says about men, women, monogamy, sexual boredom, and what people actually do when the excitement starts to fade. Does it lead to less sex? Fantasies? Cheating? Swinging? Opening the relationship? Or something much less dramatic?

And more importantly: what keeps sex interesting when you’ve been with the same person for years?

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Can you actually train yourself to want sex more?

In this episode of Sex Is Good, we dig into published research on ways people may be able to increase sexual desire, arousal, and interest without medication.

We look at studies involving things like scheduled sexual activity, masturbation, vibrator use, erotic material, and other behavioral approaches researchers have actually tested.

The question is simple:

Can doing sexual things more often make you want sexual things more often?

We break down what the science says, what seems promising, what is probably overhyped, and how desire can sometimes behave less like a fixed trait and more like something that can be influenced by habits, attention, stimulation, and experience.

No miracle supplements. No fake “libido hacks.” Just the research.

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