Dirty Minds #155

March 09, 2012

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re looking into what happens in our brains when we’re experiencing some of the most powerful feelings we feel. We’ll spend the hour with science writer Kayt Sukel, to talk about her book Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence Love, Sex, and Relationships. From pheromones to fMRI, it’s an entertaining and informative look at the neuroscience of affection.

Guests:

  • Kayt Sukel
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Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence Love, Sex, and Relationships

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