Why should you care about animal sex? (w/ Perrin Ireland)
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
Host intro: Bonobos, chimps, and sea cucumbers
Ad breaks: Allbirds, Skylight, and BetterHelp
Guest intro: Perrin Ireland and her illustrated book
Why animal sex matters for resilience and diversity
The complexity and ambiguity of defining 'sex'
Hyenas, monogamy myths, and alternative partnerships
Albatross romance and dolphin pleasure
Challenging norms: Sex ed, bias, and space stations
Personal healing through science and nature
Outro, credits, and final sponsor message
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