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On the final episode for this season, we are talking all about ghosting. Kirstin and Bey sit down with Dr. Gili Freedman to discuss her work in studying the impact of rejection. They discuss the best ways to reject someone and what is going on physiologically when we feel rejected. Finally, we end this episode talking to Philadelphia street artist Amberella.

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• Learn more about Dr. Gili Freedman
• Learn more about Amberella
• Read episode transcript

In this episode, Kirstin and Bey are talking all about the marriage. Historian Dr. Rebecca Davis shares about her research in how the institution of marriage has changed over the years. Later on the episode, Dr. Das shares her research on how mammals create relationships with one another.

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• Learn more about Dr. Rebecca Davis
• Learn more about Dr. Jayatri Das
• Read a transcript of this episode

In this episode, Kirstin and Bey are talking about the effect porn has on the brain. They are joined by neuroscientist Dr. Mateusz Gola, as he discusses his research in how porn addiction.

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• Learn more about Dr. Mateusz Gola
• Read episode transcript

Join Kirstin and Bey on a journey to understand how love and relationships are evolving. Dr. Jorge Ferrer talks about transcending monogamy, and Janet Hardy shares insights on ethical relationships and sexual fulfillment from her book, 'The Ethical Slut.' Are we breaking free from traditional norms?

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• Learn more about Janet Hardy
• Learn more about Dr. Jorge Ferrer
• Read a transcript of this episode

On this episode, Kirstin and Bey talk with writer and speaker Jaclyn Friedman about her book, "Yes Means Yes" and how the shift in sexual culture over the past 10 years has happened. Later in this episode, health educator Janielle Bryan breaks down what sex ed curriculums look like today and her project researching what sex means to marginalized communities.

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• Learn more about Janielle Bryan
• Learn more about Jaclyn Friedman
• Read episode transcript

On this episode of So Curious, Kirstin and Bey are talking about being single with Dr. Jessica D Moorman. Dr. Moorman talks about her interview based study, "Being Single Is...". Later in the episode, Kirstin and Bey are joined by Dr. Valerie Kretz about how relationships are portrayed in the media and its affect on our understandings of interpersonal relationships. They also discuss the phenomenon of parasocial relationships, or the relationships we develop with fictitious characters in television or movies.

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• Learn more about Dr. Jessica D. Moorman
• Learn more about Dr. Valerie Kretz

In this episode, Kirstin and Bey are joined by associate professor of anatomy and neurobiology Dr. Jonathan Wisco and a few of his students. We will be hearing about what the next generation is focusing on in terms of providing equal care for people with different gender and sexual identities. Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the overturning of Roe v Wade.

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• Learn more about Dr. Jonathan Wisco
• Read episode transcript

What is REALLY happening when we fall in love? In this episode we talk with the person who revolutionized the science behind romantic love- Dr. Lucy Brown talks with us about how she conducts groundbreaking research that measures romantic love. Later in the episode, Lucy and Tamar talk about their relationship story. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating!

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• Learn more about Lucy Brown
• Learn more about Lucy

In this episode, Kirsten and Bey talk to the VP of Communication for Grindr, Patrick Lenihan. Patrick shares how Grindr became a popular hub for gay people to meet, chat, and hook up. Later in the episode, Dr. Jayatri Das is back with her findings on hook-up culture in today's world.

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• Learn more about Grindr
• Learn more about Dr. Jayatri Das
• Read a transcript of this episode