179. Asexual

Aside from sex being the main method of procreation, it is one of humankind’s greatest pleasures, to which most of us subscribe. But there are indeed people in society who do not partake in sex, or at least with the same regularity as one might expect. There are people who identify as asexual. But what exactly is asexuality? Is it decreased libido? Is it rooted in different physiological urges, or is it more so related to social and psychological factors? Dr. Lori Brotto joins the podcast.

Learn more about Dr. Lori Brotto and her work at https://www.loribrotto.com and https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca.

Twitter @drloribrotto

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