548: The Science of Improving Sexual Pleasure and Intimacy | Nicole McNichols, PhD
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
4.7 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 4 February 2026
⏱️ 81 minutes
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Summary
Psychologist and sex educator Nicole McNichols joins Max to unpack how porn culture, misinformation, and disconnection are sabotaging intimacy—and how the science-backed tools in her new book You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life can help you reclaim pleasure, confidence, and real connection at any age.
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