Keyword: sexual behavior

The Antidepressant Effects of Semen December 2, 2010

Host: Armand DiMele

Research by evolutionary psychologists Gordon Gallup and Rebecca Baruch reveals that semen contains over 50 compounds including cortisol, serotonin, oxytocin, and prolactin. Armand DiMele walks through studies showing women who have condomless sex report significantly lower depression and suicide rates, and considers the ethical weight of publicizing the findings.

The Psychology of Competitive Drive November 2, 2005

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Roberta Maria Atin

Testosterone levels shape how competitive you are, and your finger length reveals which hormones dominated your development. Armand DiMele and co-host Roberta Maria Atti break down three types of competitors, explore how social and sexual dominance often diverge, and connect hormone science to career choice and attraction.