Episode 27: Dr. Alexandra Solomon on hookup culture, sex & love

Dr. Alexandra Solomon is one of the world's foremost experts on sex and relationships. She has famously pioneered the Marriage 101 course at Northwestern University, which has garnered national media attention.

With over 220,000 followers on Instagram, her digital presence  also has skyrocketed, and her impact on the conversation around modern relationships is undeniable.

In today's we explore the sexual culture of today—from the rise of casual hookups on dating apps and college campuses to the crucial topic of consent. We ask tough questions like, “does our society need a new sexual standard?” and “Is marriage an outdated institution that we’ve outgrown?”

We debunk pervasive cultural myths, dive into the psychology behind desire, and provide you with actionable tools to transform your sex life—both in and out of the bedroom. And then, we confront one of the most polarizing subjects in the world today: p*rn. Finally, we tackle the biggest question of all—what’s the real purpose of sex?

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Our healthiest sexual state
16:33 - Do we need a new sexual standard?
22:38 - Hookup culture
24:54 - Is there a sex recession?
30:02 - Using hookups to get in a relationship
32:50 - Hookups marginalize women?
38:29 - The new sexual double standard
41:58 - Andrew Tate & the red pill community
53:00 - Are committed relationships still realistic?
58:00 - How our parents' generation warped our perspective
1:03:29 - Media has also warped our perspective
1:11:10 - Stress hurts even happy relationships
1:13:45 - The spiritual perspective on sex
1:18:43 - Arranged marriages are as successful as love marriages?
1:22:07 - Does lack of sex influence divorce?
1:23:43 - Mismatched libidos
1:33:40 - How often should a couple be having sex?
1:34:28 - Breaking down a sexual encounter
1:40:37 - The average male lasts just 2.5 minutes during sex?
1:49:26 - Women are bleaching their vaginas?
1:53:20 - Is p*rn a problem?
2:03:51 - What's the point of sex?
2:08:17 - Attachment and sex 
2:17:50 - Defining what love is

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