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Phallology (PENISES) with Emily Willingham

Jun 1, 2021

Biologist, gonad researcher, and Phallologist Dr. Emily Willingham discusses peckers big and small, pressures of masculinity, partner's pleasure, wonky willies, life beyond the binary, and sensual turtles. Stick around for friendly fellatio advice and debunking misconceptions about Adam and Eve's rib.

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Emily Willingham

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Quick takeaways

Morning wood is believed to occur due to hormonal changes during sleep, not limited to human males.

Different cultures have diverse perspectives on external genitalia, including circumcision for medical benefits.

Emerging evidence suggests a potential relationship between COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction, but further research is needed to understand it fully.

Deep dives

Morning Wood and Hormonal Changes

Morning wood, or nocturnal penile tumescence, is believed to occur due to hormonal changes during sleep. While it is more commonly observed in human males, it is not exclusive to them and may occur in other animals as well.

Introduction

6min

Exploring the Diversity and Complexity of Penises

10min

Unusual Reproductive Organs in the Animal Kingdom

18min

Debunking Misconceptions about the Rib in Adam and Eve Story

16min

Sexually Transmitted Viruses, Unique Reproductive Organs, and Lightning Round Questions

2min

Listener Questions, Patreon, and Donation to Doctors Without Borders

2min

Big Dick Energy and the Complexity of Human Behavior

15min

Exploring Toxic Masculinity and Raising Boys with Care

2min

Love for research, addictive nature, and low job tips

5min

Dongs. Schlongs. Peters. Intromittent organs. Gamete cannons. Biologist, gonad researcher, and Phallologist Dr. Emily Willingham joins to chat about peckers big and small, plain and fancy, barbed, coiled, colossal, pickled, and efficient. Also on the agenda: how the pressures of masculinity affect self-image, what actually contributes to a partner’s pleasure, what can cause willies to go wonky (and how to get back on track,) life beyond the binary, and sensual turtles. Stick around to the end for friendly fellatio advice from penis-owners; boy howdy it’s a hard episode to pass up.

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Purchase her book, Phallacy: Life Lessons from the Animal Penis

A donation was made to Doctors Without Borders