# The Art and Science of Sexual Communication with Dr. Nicole McNichols

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Published: 2026-02-12T14:30:00+00:00
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Have you ever wondered how much of your happiness comes down to what you were conditioned to believe about sex? Sexual pleasure isn’t a guilty indulgence: science shows that prioritizing pleasure can build resilience, improve creativity, bolster overall health , and even enhance longevity . I’m joined by Dr. Nicole McNichols , author of You Could Be Having Better Sex and the celebrated University of Washington professor whose course on human sexuality draws many thousands of curious minds every year. In fact, her groundbreaking class, “The Diversity of Human Sexuality,” is the most popular course in University of Washington history. If you’ve ever felt like something was missing—from your relationships, your pleasure, or even your self-image—you won’t want to miss this one. We're going to challenge deep-rooted beliefs about sex, and what you’re about to hear just might change the way you think about human connection , pleasure , and your relationships . In this episode, you'll discover: Why most of what you believe about sex is probably wrong Why the longest-lived people in the world in blue zones have lots of sex How to master sexual communication How technologies like AI and virtual reality could affect the future of human sexual experience and much more... Find  Dr. Nicole McNichols and her work at:  Website: https://nicolethesexprofessor.com Book: " You Could Be Having Better Sex " by Nicole McNichols, PhD Instagram: @nicole_thesexprofessor TikTok: @nicole_thesexprofessor LinkedIn: Nicole McNichols As I research and write my new book about longevity, one of the most important points to understand is that connection to fellow humans is perhaps the most critical factor for living a long and healthy life. If you want to improve your health and your life, it'…

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