Condoms are the best protection out there against sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies! And you can get them for free on the NHS from sexual health clinics, some GP surgeries and pharmacies, and some young people’s services.

But many people wonder how to find the right size for them or their partner, for max comfort, safety and pleasure.

What are the risks of using a condom that’s not the right size then? How do I do that then? What if I’m not really sure about the size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/7/2024

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The nipples are an erogenous zone for many people. But as it turns out, having them touched can bring on a whole other kind of feeling for others. The so-called sad nipple syndrome has been discussed more openly on Reddit and Tiktok in the last few years, raising awareness. But it still remains somewhat of a mystery.

It refers to a wave of negative emotions on a person when their nipples are touched, or come into contact with clothing that’s too tight. It seems to be more common in women, but there have been cases of men being affected too. A wide range of emotions have been noted: deep sadness, jealousy, nostalgia or irritability, to name a few.

What kind of negative emotions are we talking about? Is there a scientific explanation behind sad nipple syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is my circadian rhythm so important?

Why do we enjoy being scared?

What is an oil shock?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 29/10/2022

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Affectionately known as Nessie, the mythical Loch Ness Monster has been a source of fascination and terror for many centuries. Many sightings have been reported over the years, but no conclusive evidence of its existence has ever been unearthed.

Still, there are many believers out there. In late August 2023, the largest Nessie hunt in 50 years took place, organised by the local Loch Ness Exploration research group and bringing together nearly 200 people from places as far afield as Australia, Japan and the USA.

Where does belief in the Loch Ness Monster come from? Why are people still searching for Nessie to this day? Is there any possibility the monster could exist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is ‘Girl Dinner’?

What benefits can we get from journaling?

What is the two-day rule?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 6/9/2023

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April 2024 saw a couple in the south of France handed a one-year suspended sentence, and a ban from having pets, after they were discovered keeping 159 cats and seven dogs in their 860 sq foot apartment.

According to BBC News, the “animals were discovered last year living in filth, many dehydrated, suffering from malnutrition or infected with parasites.”That shocking animal hoarding case seems to be an example of a behavioural issue known as Noah Syndrome.

Is that Noah as in Noah from Noah’s Ark? But what causes someone to become an animal hoarder? How common is animal hoarding? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should you sleep with socks on?

How can I get the most out of daytime napping?

How quick is premature ejaculation?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/5/2024

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Turmeric is a plant that belongs to the ginger family. It has a bright yellow-orange color, and a bitter and peppery taste. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a compound that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

One of the conditions that turmeric may help with is indigestion which can be caused by various factors, such as stress, overeating, alcohol, medications, or underlying diseases. However, one of the main causes is excess stomach acid, which can irritate the lining of the stomach and the esophagus causing symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and heartburn.

But what if there was a natural alternative to drugs? So, should you start taking tumeric? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get screen apnea?

What is kalsarikännit?

What are lucid dreams?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 19/10/2023

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You’ve probably heard of jetlag, the feeling of fatigue and disorientation that occurs when you travel across different time zones, but did you know that you can experience a similar phenomenon without leaving your home? 

It’s called social jetlag and is caused by changing your sleep patterns. It happens when you change your sleep schedule on the weekends to fit your social life.

Why is social jetlag a problem? How can you avoid social jetlag? How to create a regular sleep schedule? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people constantly sexually aroused ?

Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 7/9/2023

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We talked about omplaphobia in a recent episode of Do You Really Know, which is the fear of belly buttons. Well the subject of today’s episode may make for awkward listening for anyone affected by that phobia. That’s right; we’re talking about belly buttons again.

Now, be honest: when was the last time you washed your belly button in the shower? It’s commonly overlooked, but surprisingly it’s actually one of the dirtiest parts of the human body. That’s because it accumulates dead skin cells, clothing fibers, soap residue, and sweat, making it a haven for bacteria. In fact, it hosts more than sixty different species of fungi, yeasts, and bacteria!

How does the belly button form? Why does my belly button sometimes smell bad? Do I need to use lotion? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What do you get better at with age?

Why has astrology come back into fashion?

Are our phones really eavesdropping on us?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/11/2023

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Popular fantasy might suggest that we need to have hours of sex in order to be satisfied, but is that actually true? A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2005 looked into intravaginal ejaculation latency time among 500 heterosexual couples from five different countries. Now intravaginal ejaculation latency time might sound like a complicated term, but basically it just means how long penetration lasts, so foreplay doesn’t count as sex under that definition.

Having gathered survey answers from all the couples involved, the researchers noted that sex duration varied significantly, lasting as little as 33 seconds in some cases or as long as 44 minutes. But they were able to work out that the average duration was 5.4 minutes. A lot less than some people might think!

Is 5.4 minutes really long enough to have satisfying sex though? How long does foreplay last then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Can you train your brain like a muscle?

How often should you wash your jeans?

Should I walk 10000 steps a day?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/6/2024

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You have to navigate an almost endless list of uncertainties when raising a child, and it’s hard to figure out the best approach to parenting. At one end of the spectrum, you’ve got so-called helicopter parents, who micromanage every aspect of their children’s lives, and at the other end parents who are so hands-off that some label them as lazy.

Maybe sometimes they are lazy. But in other cases, letting kids learn from their mistakes is an intentional choice rather than pure laziness. You might think that stepping back means kisd are more likely to get into trouble. But that’s not necessarily the case. The idea is to scale back constant parental involvement to help kids develop their own skills, problem-solving abilities, and independence. After all, if parents swoop in to solve every issue, how can children ever figure out how to manage on their own?

Couldn’t such an approach be seen as negligent? How does one become a “lazy” parent? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are we having children later and later?

Why do children have imaginary friends?

What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Have you ever cursed your luck at having a partner who snores, or spends the whole night tossing and turning in bed? It can be tempting to consider abandoning them to go and sleep on the sofa instead.

Evidence suggests that sleeping next to someone does indeed have a pretty significant impact on adults’ sleep, whether that’s a partner, family member or even a pet. Researchers from the University of Arizona looked into the matter, and published the results of their study in Sleep journal in June 2022, under the title Bed Sharing Versus Sleeping Alone Associated with Sleep Health and Mental Health. 

Was it a positive impact? And what if my partner snores loudly or wakes up suddenly during the night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?

What are the world's least safe travel destinations?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 23/09/2023

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