Ep. 22 - Snake sex: Groundbreaking research from Megan Folwell

Join us as we sit down with Megan Folwell, a Ph.D. student from the University of Adelaide, whose groundbreaking research made headlines in 2022. Megan, along with her supervisors, made waves with their unprecedented discovery: snakes have clitorises. In this episode, we embark on a journey with Megan as she unveils the intricacies of snake clitorises, providing the first comprehensive description of these enigmatic structures, known as hemiclitores. Through her groundbreaking research, Megan has expanded our understanding of reptilian anatomy, paving the way for future exploration into the world of female reproductive biology that illuminates the critical role of female reproductive biology in shaping evolutionary trajectories.

Follow along with Megan’s journey on Twitter @FolwellMegan, or Instagram @clitohiss.

CREDITS

Host: Kiri Marker

Producers: Kiri Marker and Elisabeth Williamson

Copywriting and distribution: Adam Toomes and Jacob Maher

Music: Darcy Whittaker