With great attraction comes great sex, forever, right? Not so much.
Jessica Maxwell studies relationships and sex for a living. With Canadian roots, she's now an assistant professor at the University of Auckland. I learned things from her that I started applying to my own life as soon as the conversation ended.
Topics of discussion
- Sexual fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
- What factors play into long-term relationship satisfaction?
- How often are people having sex?
- Who else is thinking about how often people are having sex?
- A neat quiz to tell your partner what you want in bed (or out of it)
- The Orgasm Gap
- What's the best way to meet someone we're compatible with?
- How scientific are dating apps?
- Double standards & myths
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List of researchers Jessica mentioned along with media coverage of their work:
- Terri Fisher | LA Times | Who lies more about sex, men or women?
- Sam Joel | The Cut | It's All Too Easy to Ignore Relationship Dealbreakers
- Amy Muise | Science Daily | Couples who have sex weekly are happiest
- Lindsey Hick | Global News | Are you lying to yourself about how much sex you need in your relationship?