It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there’s actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy.

The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it’s actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it’s a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people.

Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What’s the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?

Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?

Do I have poor blood circulation?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/9/2024

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The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect.

The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect.

Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best time of day to take a shower?

How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/10/2022

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The term is a bit of a mouthful in more ways than one, but eatertainment has been growing rapidly in recent years. Of course, it’s the contraction of “eat” and “entertainment”, and refers to when eating out is more than just a meal; it has a unique entertainment aspect too.

A cinema that allows visitors to enjoy a meal during a film showing, or an indoor mini-golf course which you can play on while eating bar snacks. Eatertainment has been around for a while now, first taking off in the 2000s. And there’s certainly a generational aspect to the trend’s popularity. According to ModernRestaurantManagement.com, 78% of millennials prefer spending their money on experiences, rather than material products.

What’s the appeal for customers? Where in the world is eatertainment most popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes?

Why do we get goosebumps?

What is Oculus, Russia's new repressive AI tool?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast 01/03/2023

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The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They’re less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it’s estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes.

When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it’s dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they’re captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things.

What’s the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the olive theory from Tiktok?

How does the vagus nerve affect your health?

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

A podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 24/6/2023

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According to a 2022 study by Direct Line life insurance, 71% of British adults fail to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours sleep per night. Many people struggle with getting to sleep, and if you use Tiktok, you may well have seen clips of people talking about methods for overcoming that problem.

Brain tapping, as found on TikTok, actually combines two techniques. The first one was invented by Jim Donovan, a professional drummer and professor at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. 

How does this technique work? Is brain tapping really effective? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?

What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?

What does vaping do to the body?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 17/7/2023

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We often assume that fresh is best, but the reality is more complicated. It all depends on how vegetables are stored, how long they’ve been in transit, and even how they’re cooked. While fresh vegetables are packed with nutrients right after harvest, they can lose a significant amount of vitamins and minerals by the time they reach your plate.

According to a 2023 study on UK consumer habits, nearly 90% of British consumers regularly buy frozen vegetables, showing a more balanced approach rather than overwhelmingly favoring fresh produce. Frozen vegetables are picked and frozen within hours, preserving up to 80% of their vitamin C, while fresh ones can lose up to 40% of their nutrients during storage and transport.

So, which option is healthier? Are frozen vegetables actually better than fresh ones? And what about cost and convenience?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan?

How can I influence my dreams?

Is it best sleeping in total darkness?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue

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The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for diagnosis. 

These were then expanded by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health in 2021. According to that organisation, PGAD refers to “persistent or recurrent, unwanted or intrusive, distressing sensations of genital arousal”. It is “most commonly experienced in the clitoris but also in other genito-pelvic regions” and “may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia” like buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itch or pain.” The minimum duration for a diagnosis is 3 months.

Are you saying it’s like having a constant orgasm? So where does it actually come from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

Why do we get moles?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 5/4/2024

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The question asked in the title of today’s episode might seem a little strange. After all, we all sit the same way on the toilet, right? Straight up with our knees at a 90-degree angle. But in fact that might not be the best for our digestive system. 

Stomach doctors, also known as gastroenterologists, suggest that this position can actually make it harder to go. And that’s not the only reason why you may want to find a better alternative position. The right position can actually help prevent other issues like hemorrhoids or constipation.

What better options are there then? And how do you actually squat on a regular toilet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can the AAA method help you in tricky work situations?

Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?

Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/2/2024

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The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year.

Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies. 

So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How much money makes you happy?

Are we heading for another stock market crash?

What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 24/03/2023

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Have you ever found yourself laughing at a completely inappropriate moment? If so, you know just how embarrassing it can be. And it gets even worse when you make eye contact with someone else and they start laughing too. It then becomes twice as hard to stop.

Much like a strong flu, a powerful and genuine laugh can quickly spread to an entire group! When someone starts laughing spontaneously, their joy can be infectious, causing everyone at the table to laugh, sometimes without even knowing what started it.

Is there really a physical explanation behind it? It just always seems to happen at the worst times, doesn’t it? 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: 8/7/2024

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