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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 57 MIN

Having The Sex Talk with Dr. Justin Garcia of the Kinsey Institute

from Defending Indiana · host Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez

There simply was not enough time for Colleen and Janice to ask Dr. Justin Garcia everything they wanted to know about sex!  But this conversation was a good start.  We cover the history and impact of the Kinsey Institute, sex research, sex in relationships, dating apps, sex education and a whole lot more.  ****This episode contains content that may not be suitable for all listeners.  Parental discretion is advised.****Dr. Justin R. Garcia Dr. Justin R. Garcia is an evolutionary biologist and international authority on the science of sex and relationship. He is Executive Director & Senior Scientist at the KinseyInstitute, and Ruth Halls Professor of Gender Studies at Indiana University, where he is also Founding Co-Director of Human Sexuality and Health at the IU School of Medicine.Dr. Garcia is the Chief Scientific Advisor to Match.com, where he provides expertise to the annual Singles in America study. Dr. Garcia has consulted with a variety of industry partners and his research has been featured widely in the press. His research focuses on people’s romantic and sexual lives throughout the life course, especially on integrative biopsychosocial models of variation in courtship, intimacy, and sexual behavior. His forthcoming book is The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live for Love.13:28 Dr. Garcia Introduction14:40 History and Mission21:00 Sex in Politics and Pop Culture28:30 Sex in Relationships33:09 Dating Apps43:34 Dick Picks50:15 Sex EducationFor more information about the Kinsey Institute:https://kinseyinstitute.org/ Stay in Touch with Defending [email protected] Indiana WebsiteDefending Indiana on FacebookDefending Indiana on InstagramDefending Indiana on Twitter

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There simply was not enough time for Colleen and Janice to ask Dr. Justin Garcia everything they wanted to know about sex! But this conversation was a good start. We cover the history and impact of the Kinsey Institute, sex research, sex in relationships, dating apps, sex education and a whole lot more. ****This episode contains content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Parental discretion is advised.**** Dr. Justin R. Garcia Dr. Justin R. Garcia is an evolu...

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