Part 7/12:
Sexuality, Men, Women, and Social Expectations
An extensive segment explores the psychological and biological underpinnings of sexuality, touching upon the effects of birth control, hypergamy (women seeking higher-status mates), and the confusion faced by young men and women during adolescence. Rogan and guests discuss the societal suppression of sexuality, the influence of religious upbringing (especially Catholicism), and how these factors generate confusion, lead to risky behavior, or foster hyperbolic expressions of intimacy—such as exaggerated sexual performances or behaviors seen in pornography.