Episode 48 Exploring the Intersection of Exercise, Body Image, and Sexual Health with Lia Jiannine PhD

Timeline:

2:17 Cursing helps you exercise better. I swear.

14:13 Elevator pitch – if you want better performance, CURSE. “Fuck” and “Shit” works. I swear.

16:07 How Dr. Lia came up with her dissertation topic.

16:11 Find a topic that you won’t be sick of in 4 years.

16:59 A good dissertation is a completed dissertation

21:56 Likeability in men (not being jacked) (self-perception) linked to improved sexual behavior/experience.

23:50 With women, arousal is a predictor of women less likely to accomplish tasks

26:41 Does body count matter?

26:56 As long as you came out of it disease-free, who cares?

30:56 Ratio of the ring finger to index finger length; Is height related to penis size?

34:10 Any foods that help sexual function?

37:20 Dr. Lia’s Sex Talk on PBS

38:40 Broken penis syndrome

41:33 Differences in male and female perception of “beauty.”

46:28 Rates of obesity in the USA is rising faster than a speeding bullet

Prepare to be enlightened as we navigate the intersection of exercise and sexual health with our guest, Dr. Lia Jiannine. A leading pioneer in the field of sports science, Lia's research uncovers the unexpected ways physical fitness and self-concept influence sexual functioning. From how cursing can enhance exercise performance to the fascinating correlation between testosterone and finger length, Lia's insights challenge conventional thinking in the most intriguing ways.

Dr. Lia Jiannine is a Florida Native. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Sport Science with a cognate in Public Health.  Her Ph.D. was centered around the merging of Health Science and Exercise Physiology, and she gained a deeper understanding of sexual health when writing her dissertation, “Sex-Positive Curricula: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Physical Fitness, Self-Concept, and Sexual Functioning.”

She is currently an Associate Professor in Exercise Science at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Jiannine’s research interests focus on physical fitness, supplements, and sexual functioning.  Additionally, she researches the validity of body composition analysis methods as well as the effectiveness of NFL combine training programs.

Dr. Jiannine is a Certified Exercise Physiologist of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a Certified Sports Nutritionist of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) of the National Commission of Health Education credentialing and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Dr. Jiannine was initially asked by PBS  to film one episode of Smartlife, which is the The Health Channel’s flagship show  featuring  experts on a wide variety of topics. It is a daily, fast-paced, and entertaining 2-hour program that brings reliable and accurate health and wellness information. PPS invited Dr. Jiannine back to film five more episodes and then offered her own T.V. Show titled “Sex Talk with Dr. Lia.” Each episode of SEX TALK  is 30-minutes, featuring short videos that dispel sex myths, examine the science of sex,  and highlight different aspects of sexual health. Callers are given the opportunity to email or call in questions and Dr. Jiannine answers 8 to 12 question per episode. Sex Talk provides healthy guidelines for sexual behavior in an environment for self-fulfillment and healthy sexual expression.

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