Episode 13 - Polyamory, Pedophilia, and Why We Say “OH GOD” During Sex

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Mike McHargue

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🗓️ 13 April 2015

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do people–including atheists–say “Oh God” during sex? What’s the healthy way to masturbate? Does polyamory in a sense result in greater individual happiness? Is monogamy selfish? How can I avoid acting on sexual attraction toward children? You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here. Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page. Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper. Q1: Why do people–including atheists–say “Oh God” during sex?The Science of Swearing Q2: What’s the healthy way to masturbate?How do I masturbate without porn? Q3: Does polyamory in a sense result in greater individual happiness? Is monogamy selfish?Are We Designed to be Sexual Omnivores (TED talk) Sex At Dawn Q4: How can I avoid acting on sexual attraction toward children?Attracted to Girls Way Too Young, PsychCentral You’re 16. You’re a Pedophile. You Don’t Want to Hurt Anyone. What Do You Do Now? Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin. The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy. You've got questions, he's got answers. Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway. You've got problems, he won't solve them, But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face. Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

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0:00.0	The following program contains frank discussions of mature themes.
0:04.4	Listener discretion is advised.
0:07.8	Polyamory, pedophilia, and why we say, Oh God during sex.
0:12.2	Put the kids to bed, it's time for Ask Science Mike, a weekly program where I answer your questions about science,
0:29.8	faith in life.
0:31.0	This week is Ask Science Mike After Dark when we tackle banned
0:34.4	questions that usually aren't allowed in spiritual communities. This week we're
0:38.2	mainly talking about sexuality and there's some pretty dark themes so be ready for that. We'll return with the normal
0:45.0	episode next week but for now let's get it started.
0:50.0	Our first question this week comes from the email inbox and it reads,
0:55.8	Hey Mike, my question is why do so many of us, even atheists,
1:00.3	speak God's name during carnal activities.
1:03.2	What's the psychology behind this?
1:05.8	Thanks.
1:06.8	Juliet.
1:07.8	Well it's interesting because swearing isn't just fun.
1:11.6	It's a nearly universal human activity. It transcends languages
1:17.3	and cultures, people everywhere swear today and yesterday in pretty much as long as we've had recorded history.
1:26.7	Swearing is of course very taboo in the Christian West although it's becoming
1:30.9	much less so, but the taboo only increases its allure.
1:35.8	Swearing is most common in cultures where it's frowned upon or restricted in some way.
1:40.9	For example, in medieval times you could get the death penalty for
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