Mating Matters

Mating Matters

The podcast that looks at relationships through an evolutionary lens. For more episodes go to Patreon.com/drwendywalsh

Episodes

June 16, 2023 29 mins
Ever wonder why we evolve to have childfree women and men? In this episode women are getting real about reproduction!
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Ever wonder what the one right way to become a mother is? There is no one right way! For many millennia, woman have used all different kinds of reproductive strategies to keep their genes on the planet. We are talking women’s reproductive strategies!

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June 16, 2023 33 mins
Ever wonder why same sex behavior evolved in our species? Survival of the fittest may also mean Survival of the Gayest! Let's explain, with science!!!
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June 16, 2023 33 mins
Why do men make money? To have access to women. Sexy money!! We're talking the true price of sex.
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June 16, 2023 23 mins
What is Love? It's the eternal question! Love is an interesting combination of psychology, biology, and sociology. It is also our favorite drug. We are talking the science of love and our favorite love movies.
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June 16, 2023 25 mins
Why is it that we swipe away on dating apps until we are so bored we don't even want to date? Dating apps are actually biohacking our evolutionary programing if we dont use them correctly. Let's talk Dating APPathy!
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June 16, 2023 28 mins
What's God got to do with our bedroom antics? How has religion created clubs with rules around love, sex, and marriage?
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June 16, 2023 23 mins
Why are some men so monogamous and others are complete players? The answer, testosterone! How does testosterone effect a mans willingness to love? We're talking the trouble with testosterone.
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June 16, 2023 21 mins
Why can't you tell when a woman is fertile? Why did humans evolve to have concealed fertility? Let's talk Hidden Eggs!

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October 6, 2022 19 mins
Brooke Peterson has been an absolute asset to Mating Matters. She is an excellent producer with a very bright future. What does her future entail now that she is leaving? For more episodes go to https://www.patreon.com/DrWendyWalsh
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