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Having an orgasm triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including the tightening of muscles in the pelvic and genital regions, and the release of various hormones and neurotransmitters. It sets the heart racing, ramps up breathing, and sends blood rushing to the penis or clitoris, causing them to become erect. Of course reaching orgasm isn’t guaranteed. Before it happens, there's typically a sequence of desire, arousal, and plateau. An orgasm is marked by intense muscular contractions in the genital area and a profound sense of pleasure. Sometimes, this climax can lead to intriguing reactions. What's behind the pleasure of an orgasm then? What other reactions are possible? What about spasms or tremors? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I beat Monday morning syndrome? Could loud budgeting help you save money ? How can I beat my work addiction ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For generations, the idea of marrying your first love, living happily ever after, and having lots of kids was considered the ultimate dream. But for Gen Z and younger generations, that vision is shifting. New ways of "making a family" are emerging—like living long-term with friends, co-parenting without being romantically involved, and even entering into a lavender marriage. A lavender marriage is a union between two people for reasons other than love. Typically, it’s a partnership between a heterosexual person and a queer person that allows them to navigate the world within a heteronormative framework. By creating this unconventional family structure, they can enjoy some of the social and economic benefits of traditional marriage without the romantic entanglements. Is there a downside to marrying without love ? How does lavender marriage revolutionize the way we relate to each other? Under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How long do I have to wait to swim after eating? What is sad nipple syndrome? Could Turmeric help indigestion? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea might seem inconceivable to some, but these days more and more people are choosing to be in LAT relationships. The LAT part of the term stands for Living Alone Together, which means that LAT couples are in a committed romantic relationship, but each person maintains their own private life and space. Back in 2011, a research team began a multi-method study looking into how prominent LAT couples were in the UK. They went on to publish their findings in a research briefing in 2013, showing that 9% of adults in the UK are in a LAT couple. Just how common is that? What’s the appeal of a LAT arrangement? Are you saying people in LAT couples will automatically argue less? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Can you train your brain like a muscle? How often should you wash your jeans? Should I walk 10000 steps a day? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re feeling a little blue, eating to feel better can be an appealing proposition. But the reality is we often turn to junk food or sugary treats that are high in calories and packed with salt or saturated fats. Of course, our mood can be impacted by a number of factors and there’s no magic fix that will instantly make us feel better. But there are actually types of food out there that have been proven to improve brain health and thereby beat mood disorders. Which foods are proven to improve brain health? Avocados are rich in Omega 3, aren’t they? Don’t bananas also contain tryptophan? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pursuit of restful sleep is a common goal, especially considering that around one-third of people in the UK experience sleep disorders such as insomnia or even orthosomnia, an obsession with achieving perfect sleep (to find out more about this listen to our episode all about it.) To combat this people try all sorts of methods from meditation to counting sheep, one new approach is the 10-3-2-1-0 method. Developed in 2016 by Canadian personal development coach Craig Ballentyne, this method uses a simple countdown to prepare your body for sleep. What is the this method? What does these numbers mean? Does it actually work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do our bodies need to sleep? How do I know if I sleepwalk? Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we hear the term dysmorphia, most of us think about body image, the gap between what we see in the mirror and reality. We’ve talked about Snapchat dysmorphia and body dysmorphia on Do You Really Know in the past. But the concept actually goes beyond physical appearance. Just as our brains can distort how we see our reflection, they can also skew our perception of money. This phenomenon is called financial dysmorphia. What’s that? How are social media and money connected? How can we beat financial dysmorphia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting? How much money makes you happy? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly one in three adults in the UK experiences symptoms of insomnia. On average, adults in the UK get about 7.6 hours of sleep per night. In recent years, the popularity of gadgets designed to track and improve sleep has surged. However, this growing focus on achieving perfect sleep has given rise to a new issue: orthosomnia. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more advanced gadgets like connected sleep masks or mattress sensors track sleep patterns and stages, such as REM and deep sleep. According to The Guardian in October 2024, the sleep monitor industry was valued at 270 million pounds annually, reflecting the growing fascination with these detailed sleep metrics. What is orthosomnia? Why do we think we need 8 hours of sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do our bodies need to sleep? Should you sleep with socks on? How do I know if I sleepwalk? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the alarm clock actually serves a greater purpose than simply rousing us from sleep? Whether it's the buzz of your smartphone, a breaking news update, or a soothing classical tune, your alarm sets the tone for the day ahead. And it can be quite the dilemma choosing between a jolting alarm which is guaranteed you wake you up or nature sounds that might end up lulling you back to sleep—or worse, not wake you up at all. Sydney Aten is an American neuroscientist who specialises in circadian rhythms and sleep. Talking to HuffPost.com for an article on alarm sounds which was published in 2023, she pointed out that waking up abruptly can be quite jarring for the body. It triggers a real surge of adrenaline, a hormone which is typically released in response to intense emotions or sensations. Basically, waking up to a loud or piercing sound can spike our heart rate and induce stress. What about using more neutral sounds then? What about hitting the snooze button - is that a good way to snag a few extra minutes of sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do some men get ill after they orgasm? Is nostalgia good or bad for us? How can the unisex condom improve my sex life? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our hair says a lot about our personalities —it’s a core part of our identity. It reflects who we are and how we want the world to perceive us. As noted by British hair historian Caroline Cox in her book Good Hair Days, “A hairstyle is the ultimate form of self-expression. It tells the world who you are—or who you want to be.” This idea highlights the powerful role hair plays in shaping and communicating our individuality. Why do major life changes push us toward the salon? Is it purely symbolic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Does stress really cause grey hair? Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better? What are the warning signs of depression? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climatologists and medical experts are in agreement about the detrimental impact of excessive meat consumption on both our environment and health. Industrial livestock farming is responsible for a significant 15% of global CO2 emissions, and it also raises ethical concerns regarding animal welfare. In light of these concerns, it recently emerged that UK meat consumption is at its lowest level since record begun. Government data showed that in 2022, people ate an average of 854g of meat per week, which is down 14% compared to a decade ago. For those cutting down on meat or giving it up completely, alternatives like legumes can provide similar nutrients. But completely changing one's dietary habits and cooking style can be daunting. One new solution on the horizon is 3D-printed meat, both in plant-based and animal-based form. How exactly do you print meat? Is it actually a healthier option then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What do you get better at with age? Why has astrology come back into fashion? Are our phones really eavesdropping on us? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some, a trip to the hairdresser feels like a chore, while for others, it’s a refreshing boost. Either way, getting regular haircuts isn’t just a matter of appearance; it’s key to maintaining healthy hair and encouraging natural renewal. Cutting your hair doesn’t make it grow faster, as some people would have you believe, but it does make it stronger. Hair tends to wear out and thin, especially at the ends, due to friction from clothing. Getting a regular trim will prevent that and allow your hair to grow back healthier and stronger. When is the best time to cut your hair ? Who to trust ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why does cooking benefit our mental health? What is batch cooking? Is palm oil really bad for your health? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause. There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding. What’s the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is sexsomnia? What's the best time of day to have sex? How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might or might not be surprised to learn that warm weather naturally enhances the libido. According to a 2022 survey by the Kinsey Institute, 60% of Americans report that spring is the season when they most want to get under the duvet with their partner. It all comes down to hormones. Light and warmth naturally stimulates our serotonin production, a mood-enhancing chemical. Additionally, it also increases testosterone production, a key player in libido. Light also activates the pineal gland, which regulates our sleep-wake cycles, further improving our mood. As a result, we become more pleasant and engaged in our relationships with others. Why is this? So how do you boost your libido when the weather is not good? What's the second tip? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries? Why has astrology come back into fashion? What are the most addictive foods? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcasting 12 of September 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of modern life, and since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, its popularity has skyrocketed. A 2024 YouGov survey revealed that 68% of 18-24-year-olds in the UK regularly use generative AI for tasks like research, saving time, and enhancing productivity and creativity. Many workplaces embrace AI, with nearly half of users saying their managers encourage its use. In today’s world, mastering AI is a significant career advantage. The key is crafting efficient prompts. A prompt is your request to the AI. While you can refine your query after seeing initial responses, starting with a precise prompt saves time and delivers better results. How do you create a great prompt? What about complex tasks?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging? Will ChatGPT replace Google? What is a testicle bath? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s well known that women can often have multiple orgasms in succession, an ability which is much less common, and more complex, for men. That’s because for men orgasm usually happens alongside ejaculation, which is followed by a refractory period. During this time, no matter the type or amount of stimulation, it’s impossible for them to achieve another erection. This phase gives the body time to recover before it can respond to sexual stimuli again. It is possible for some men to have multiple orgasms in a row? Is there a way to train yourself to become multi-orgasmic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What are the benefits of slow sex? Why should you pee after having sex? Why do some people get a headache during sex? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the most recent figures from the Association of British Travel Agents, the number of people going on holidays alone has soared over the last decade. In 2011, the proportion was just 6%, but in 2023 it had risen to 16%. The organisation’s media release said it showed people have a “strong appetite to go it alone”. And you could say the solo travel trend is part of the wider "self-love" movement, a personal development method named after the best-selling book of the same name written by American clinical social worker Megan Logan. Where does the trend come from? Are people really getting fed up with dating apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Does the G spot really exist? Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music? What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the UK alone, around 1.85 million people actively use Tinder, one of the leading platforms, and most users spend over an hour a day on dating apps. Despite this daily engagement, however, many are growing disillusioned with the experience. The time spent doesn’t always lead to successful connections, and frustration with online dating is on the rise. Fatigue and disappointment are common reactions to the world of online dating. A recent survey revealed that over half of UK singles (53%) prefer meeting potential partners in person rather than using dating apps. Among younger users, disillusionment is particularly strong, with more than half of Gen-Z (57%) reporting that they’ve abandoned dating apps in favor of traditional ways of finding love. Are dating apps on the decline? Why do we keep using them ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can you use Tinder safely? How have dating apps broken into the friendship market? What does vaping do to the body? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and you’re scrolling through Tinder, swiping left and right. Unlike the endless upward scroll of social networks, Tinder feels more like a slot machine. Swipe, swipe, and then — ding ! A match. A new game begins. But will this match lead to a true love story? Probably not. And that’s the crux of what digital scientist Aurélie Jean calls the Tinder paradox. Aurélie Jean argues that these platforms aren’t designed to help you find love — because if they succeeded, you’d stop using them. Instead, they operate on simplistic matching algorithms that fail to capture the complexity of human relationships. But isn’t it true that many couples meet on Tinder? Why are so many users dissatisfied with dating apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are some deadly diseases re-emerging? How can you use Tinder safely? What is a testicle bath? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Launched by a Polish startup in 2017, PimEyes is a powerful facial recognition software tool, which uses reverse image search technology. Just like with Google image search, users can submit an image of a person’s face and Pimeyes will find all images of that person online, providing links to the websites where they are located. It can be helpful for locating images that are difficult to find elsewhere, but there are also a host of privacy concerns. Pimeyes has been labelled the “most disturbing website on the internet” and “a stalker’s dream”. What is facial recognition? How does PimEyes work in practice? Why is this software problematic ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcasting 24/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be honest, if you hadn’t heard the title of this episode, would you have been able to guess that this person was talking about a belly button? She was a contestant on Family Feud Australia in 2017, and just hearing mention of the words “belly button” were enough to trigger her. It might sound like an extreme reaction to a belly button, but she’s actually far from being the only person to have what’s called omphalophobia. Throughout history, people’s belly buttons were almost always concealed unless they were in the comfort of their own homes, but these days seeing girls in crop tops is really common, especially in summer. That’s not great news for those with omphalophobia! How do you explain this phobia? Can it be managed? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is wellness syndrome? What are the dangers of self-diagnosis? Is scratching a mole really dangerous? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 28/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you drink alcohol, the chances are that on occasion you’ve overdone it and drunk way more than you planned to. Or maybe you decided to let yourself have a big night out, even though you know you’d have to deal with a pounding headache the next morning. Well, to make things worse, that hangover often comes hand in hand with overwhelming feelings of shame and regret about what you might have said or done during the night out. And that combo now has a name: hangxiety. Of course, it’s a mash-up of two words: hangover and anxiety. And according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2019, about 12% of people experience it. What causes us to feel anxious after drinking? How can we ease that anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is negging, the toxic flirting technique? What are the best hangover foods? How can I reduce damp and mould in your home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving money can be challenging, especially in these uncertain times. But it's not impossible. With some planning, discipline and creativity, you can achieve your savings goal and improve your financial situation. Saving is important for many reasons; It can help you prepare for unexpected emergencies, achieve your personal or professional goals, or simply enjoy life more. Saving 1000 pounds in a year is a realistic and achievable goal that can make a big difference in your financial situation. How can I make a savings goal and track my progress ? What are some easy ways to save money without much effort? How can I reduce my spending on unnecessary or low-value items? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do some men get ill after they orgasm? Is nostalgia good or bad for us? How can the unisex condom improve my sex life? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 25/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The condition we’re going to talk about today is pretty rare. It affects around 1% of women, but it can really disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it. Persistent genital arousal disorder, or PGAD for short, was officially identified by the medical community back in 2001, when Sandra Leiblum and Sharon Nathan published an article about it in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. At the time, they called it persistent genital arousal syndrome, and identified five specific criteria for diagnosis. These were then expanded by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health in 2021. According to that organisation, PGAD refers to “persistent or recurrent, unwanted or intrusive, distressing sensations of genital arousal”. It is “most commonly experienced in the clitoris but also in other genito-pelvic regions” and “may include other types of genito-pelvic dysesthesia” like buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itch or pain.” The minimum duration for a diagnosis is 3 months. Are you saying it’s like having a constant orgasm? So where does it actually come from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why are we afraid of the dark? Why do people consider the number seven lucky? Why do we get moles? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself in a debate with someone and realised as it goes on, that the person you’re talking to simply isn’t going to change their mind. That might be the case even if they’re expressing a controversial point of view, or saying something that goes against scientific evidence. It’s often because they’re so convinced their perspective is right that they can’t see any nuances in the discussion. Even when you present a solid argument that challenges their views, they only focus on what supports their position and twist it into their defense. The chances are they’re experiencing something known as confirmation bias. What’s that? How can you avoid falling into that trap? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the optimism bias? What is shy bladder syndrome? What is Lima Syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all been late at some point, but for some, tardiness is a chronic habit. You probably know someone who’s always running behind, or maybe you’re the one struggling to make it on time. While it can be frustrating, research shows that chronic lateness isn’t just a matter of poor time management or lack of discipline. For some, it might even be linked to underlying psychological and neurological factors. What causes chronic lateness? Why don’t they just look at the clock? What’s going on in the brain of a chronic latecomer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Does sleeping next to someone improve sleep quality? Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence? What is a testicle bath? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might assume that your toilet bowl is the dirtiest place in your flat or house, but in fact that’s pretty far from the truth. Our homes are actually filled with items that are perfect hosts for germs and bacteria, and sometimes it’s the objects you least suspect. For example those in your kitchen or bathroom in particular. According to BBC Food, the domestic kitchen is to blame for a fair share of the 2.4 million cases of food poisoning that occur in the UK each year. What’s the dirtiest item in the kitchen then? What other items should I be cleaning more often? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies? What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home? Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're not up to date with your vaccinations, it might just be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor! When it comes to the diseases we’re going to be talking about today, you could be forgiven for thinking they were a thing of the past, consigned to history. But believe it or not, some of them are making a comeback in the 21st century. Their resurgence can be partly explained by a false sense of security; basically we thought they were eradicated for good and let our guard down. As a result, vaccination rates fell, and preventive measures were relaxed. What kind of diseases are we talking about? Did those diseases never really disappear then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How long do I have to wait to swim after eating? What are the world's least safe travel destinations? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last weekend brought snowfall across much of the United Kingdom, offering a clear sign that winter is here. Now with temperatures this low, the instinct for many of us may be to cuddle up in bed under a blanket. But the subject of today’s episode is all about getting outdoors whatever the weather. Friluftsliv is a Norwegian term that more or less translates as “open-air living”. You could call it the outdoor equivalent of Denmark’s hygge, which is all about finding comfort indoors. Indeed, Norway has strong outdoor traditions all year round, even when days are short during the winter. Friluftsliv is so ingrained in Norwegian culture that universities offer bachelor’s degree courses in it, and it’s protected by law through the Outdoors Recreation Act. Where does it come from? What about us city dwellers? How can we embrace friluftsliv in our local area? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Can standing on one leg save your life? Why is physical contact important for our health? What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently when confronted with arranging a funeral there has been a choice between burial or cremation. However, in parts of the US, Canada and soon the UK a third choice can be possible. Aquamation or as it is known technically “alkaline hydrolysis” is an alternative to traditional burials. The body of the deceased is placed in a pressurised stainless steel vessel and immersed in a mixture of water and alkali for three to four hours and heated to around 150C. During the process all the material is broken down leaving only the inorganic bone minerals which are then processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn. What is aquamation? What is the advantage of aquamation? What are the disadvantages of aquamation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the best holiday destinations? How can you manage your anger better? Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about hormones a lot on Do You Really Know, so if you’ve tuned in before, you may well already be aware that cortisol is known as the stress hormone, and it’s what helps us wake up first thing in the morning. That’s because it’s released in large amounts between 7 and 8 a.m. and then gradually decreases over the course of the day, hitting its lowest point around 11 p.m, just in time for us to go to bed. The main purposes of cortisol are to keep us alert, fuel movement, and tap into our energy reserves. Why would we need to keep its levels under control? What can we do to avoid producing too much? Are there any dietary changes that could help lower cortisol levels? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is living by the sea better for your health? What are the best plant-based protein foods? Do "light" food products really help you lose weight? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affectionately known as Nessie, the mythical Loch Ness Monster has been a source of fascination and terror for many centuries. Many sightings have been reported over the years, but no conclusive evidence of its existence has ever been unearthed. Still, there are many believers out there. In late August 2023, the largest Nessie hunt in 50 years took place, organised by the local Loch Ness Exploration research group and bringing together nearly 200 people from places as far afield as Australia, Japan and the USA. Where does belief in the Loch Ness Monster come from? Why are people still searching for Nessie to this day? Is there any possibility the monster could exist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is ‘Girl Dinner’? What benefits can we get from journaling? What is the two-day rule? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2024 saw a couple in the south of France handed a one-year suspended sentence, and a ban from having pets, after they were discovered keeping 159 cats and seven dogs in their 860 sq foot apartment. According to BBC News, the “animals were discovered last year living in filth, many dehydrated, suffering from malnutrition or infected with parasites.”That shocking animal hoarding case seems to be an example of a behavioural issue known as Noah Syndrome. Is that Noah as in Noah from Noah’s Ark? But what causes someone to become an animal hoarder? How common is animal hoarding? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you sleep with socks on? How can I get the most out of daytime napping? How quick is premature ejaculation? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever cursed your luck at having a partner who snores, or spends the whole night tossing and turning in bed? It can be tempting to consider abandoning them to go and sleep on the sofa instead. Evidence suggests that sleeping next to someone does indeed have a pretty significant impact on adults’ sleep, whether that’s a partner, family member or even a pet. Researchers from the University of Arizona looked into the matter, and published the results of their study in Sleep journal in June 2022, under the title Bed Sharing Versus Sleeping Alone Associated with Sleep Health and Mental Health. Was it a positive impact? And what if my partner snores loudly or wakes up suddenly during the night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How long do I have to wait to swim after eating? What are the world's least safe travel destinations? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 23/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have to navigate an almost endless list of uncertainties when raising a child, and it’s hard to figure out the best approach to parenting. At one end of the spectrum, you’ve got so-called helicopter parents, who micromanage every aspect of their children’s lives, and at the other end parents who are so hands-off that some label them as lazy. Maybe sometimes they are lazy. But in other cases, letting kids learn from their mistakes is an intentional choice rather than pure laziness. You might think that stepping back means kisd are more likely to get into trouble. But that’s not necessarily the case. The idea is to scale back constant parental involvement to help kids develop their own skills, problem-solving abilities, and independence. After all, if parents swoop in to solve every issue, how can children ever figure out how to manage on their own? Couldn’t such an approach be seen as negligent? How does one become a “lazy” parent? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why are we having children later and later? Why do children have imaginary friends? What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s take a moment to consider a concept which highlights both the scale of the climate crisis and inequalities between different areas of the world. Discussions around ecological debt are closely linked to that of overshoot and the overuse of planet Earth's resources. Every year we continue to consume too many resources, and pollute the planet. If we consider that as mounting ecological debt, let’s say we’re now paying interest. It takes the form of extreme weather events, food shortages, the disappearance of other species, unremedied environmental degradation and the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere. All this ecological debt is carried forward to future generations. Is there another definition of ecological debt then? Is there a division between North and South? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is attachment theory? What is the best time of year to find work? How can I beat a hangover? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 3/6/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Danish toy brand Lego may be celebrating its 91th anniversary in 2023, but it’s showing no signs of slowing down! An average of 31 billion bricks are sold each year around the world, and the company appeals to a wide range of people. Back in 1932, in the small Danish town of Billund, carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen decided to expand his business by building small wooden toys. A couple of years later, Christiansen chose the name Lego, as an abbreviation of Leg Godt, which means “to play well” in Danish. It was only after the second world war that Lego started producing its first plastic bricks, when the material became more widely available in Denmark. How did Lego start out? How did Lego stay so strong over the years? What about Lego's environmental footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? How can I meditate without meditating? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the period from 2018 to 2020, the life expectancy at birth for women in the UK was 82.9 years, while it was just 79 for men. That’s according to data from the Office of National Statistics. And that disparity is a common trend across various countries and even among certain other species of mammals, like great apes. There certainly are, and they span both biological and behavioral factors. Dr. Perminder Sachdev is a professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of New South Wales in Australia. Talking to Time.com for an article published on the subject in 2019, he highlighted that men are more likely to take “life-threatening risks” which could lead to them dying, in a fight for example, or a car accident resulting from driving too fast. What kind of differences are we talking about? What about the impact of female hormones? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves? What are the health benefits of using sex toys? Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 29/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have heard of Munchausen Syndrome before, it’s far more likely you’ve seen it represented in popular culture than in real life. Like a lot of psychological syndromes, it’s used as a dramatic device in many films and series, like Sharp Objects or The Politician to name just a couple. The most recent example is The Act, which was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, and first appeared on Hulu in 2019. The series was inspired by a real-life case in the United States, and tells the story of a mother who convinces her daughter and the world that she suffers from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other disorders. Why would anyone do something like that? Where does the Munchausen part come from? Why is this syndrome so prevalent in pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the Streisand effect? Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand celebrated her 80th birthday on 24th April 2022. The actress, director, producer and musician has been in the public eye since the age of 20 and belongs to a very select group known as EGOT winners. That means she’s won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Her dazzling career has seen her sell over 150 million albums worldwide, and accumulate wealth of $635M, according to a 2021 estimate. SON - cash register She’s also had a media phenomenon named after her: the Streisand effect. How did that come to happen? What’s the psychology behind the Streisand effect? What are some prominent examples? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is antibiotic-free meat? What is a migraine? What is deep ecology? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/4/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours or even days? One that pops up randomly and repeats itself over and over again? Let’s take a moment to explore what earworms are, what they have in common, what causes them, and how they can affect our health. An earworm is a catchy tune that invades your brain and refuses to leave. The term actually comes from the German word ohrwurm. According to ABC.net.au, it was first used in English by author Desmond Bagley, in his 1978 novel Flyaway. What do earworm songs have in common ? What causes an earworm song to come into your head ? How can we get rid of an earworm song if we don't want it in our head? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Where does Father's Day come from? Why do we get pins and needles? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that on people’s mental health. Limited social interactions have led to feelings of loneliness increasing for many, all across the world. In light of this, it comes as no surprise that people have been actively seeking friendships and connections with others more than ever before. Data from Tinder suggests that the average number of conversations, and the average length of conversations, increased during lockdown. What are some examples? How do these friendship apps work? Why do people use friendship apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What 5 foods can improve brain performance? How have Pride Parades evolved over the last 50 years? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 22/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently when confronted with arranging a funeral there has been a choice between burial or cremation. However, in parts of the US, Canada and soon the UK a third choice can be possible. Aquamation or as it is known technically “alkaline hydrolysis” is an alternative to traditional burials. The body of the deceased is placed in a pressurised stainless steel vessel and immersed in a mixture of water and alkali for three to four hours and heated to around 150C. During the process all the material is broken down leaving only the inorganic bone minerals which are then processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn. What is aquamation? What is the advantage of aquamation? What are the disadvantages of aquamation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the best holiday destinations? How can you manage your anger better? Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember that we discussed the idea of intersectionality in a previous episode of Do You Really Know?. The term describes how characteristics like race, class, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability “intersect” when it comes to social discrimination. Well, today we’re going to talk about a more recent term for the unique type of discrimination that black women face: misogynoir. Just last month, British charity Glitch released its “Digital Misogynoir Report”, which was based on analysis of close to 1 million text-based messages about women posted on social media. Where does the term misogynoir come from? How does misogynoir manifest? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do people consider the number seven lucky? What's the best way to organise my fridge? How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably seen ads online promising easy money—“Make up to £300 a day using just your phone! Join me and change your life” It sounds tempting but here's the catch, most of the time, these claims are a scam designed to pull you into a pyramid scheme, afterall if making money online were that easy, we’d all be doing it. Pyramid schemes often masquerade as legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. While MLMs are legal in the UK and the USA if they focus on actual product sales, pyramid schemes make their money from recruitment alone, with little or no genuine product involved. Participants are asked to pay upfront fees, and the money collected is used to pay commissions to those who joined earlier. What is a pyramid scheme? How can you spot a pyramid scheme? What should you do if you fall victim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can you protect yourself from being mugged? How do sim swapping scams work? What is a 419 scam? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Distractions in the workplace are almost endless, from Slack group notifications to questions from colleagues to the dozen or more tabs you’ve got open in your browser. By the time your next meeting comes along, you realise two hours have passed and you’ve barely done any productive work at all. Sound familiar? Thankfully there’s a method to improve your efficiency and concentration which may help. It’s called deep work. We owe it to Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University in the US. Newport is a renowned figure in personal development and in 2016 he released a self-help book entitled: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, which would go on to be a bestseller. Where does the concept come from? What’s the best way to concentrate on deep work? What if my boss and colleagues think I’m being rude? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How much do surrogate mothers get paid? What is the Barnum effect? How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrology has had a real revival in these last few years, in particular among the younger generations. You may remember we ran an episode on the subject not long ago. Most likely you’ve heard your friends talk about astrology at some point in time, or read about it online. Maybe someone in your family started using a specific term as part of their everyday vocabulary. Well, we’re here to decipher those terms for you. Astrology is based on the positions of the planets and stars at the moment we’re born. That’s what supposedly determines their influence on our lives. That’s why dates and places are used to establish an astral theme. And if you ask astrology fans which planets have the most impact on our lives, the chances are they may well cite Saturn, and perhaps even refer to the renowned phenomenon of a Saturn return. How do I know when a Saturn return is coming then? Why are astrologists so interested in Saturn? So everyone has their Saturn return around the same time of their lives do they? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is eatertainment, the "next-level" dining experience? Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes? Why do we get goosebumps? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some theories in evolutionary psychology propose that men are better at spatial navigation than women due to evolutionary factors. In prehistoric times, men, as hunters, traversed long distances, while women stayed closer to the home. This difference supposedly led to natural selection favouring genes in men associated with better spatial navigation skills. However, these theories have been widely challenged, in particular by British philosopher Cordelia Fine. Back in 2010 she published a book entitled Delusions of Gender: How Our Minds, Society, and Neurosexism Create Difference. Why has the misconception around spatial navigation persisted? Does education have anything to do with it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is benevolent sexism? What are the best techniques for giving oral sex to a woman? What is deep ecology? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbie has quite the impressive CV. She has had over 150 careers including fashion editor, surgeon and astronaut - enough to inspire any young fan. But what she has career-wise, she lacks when it comes to inclusivity. Barbie is usually blond, perfect and impossibly proportioned - there is a reason Margo Robbie is playing her in the latest Barbie film. But this is finally going to change: Barbie is becoming more inclusive. Mattel is launching a new ‘Fashonista line’ which will include barbies with various disabilities, making it the most inclusive Barbie line to date. What does an inclusive Barbie look like? Why has it taken so long to have an inclusive Barbie? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I reduce my belly fat? What are the health benefits of algae? Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago we talked about the Pygmalion effect in an episode of Do You Really Know? Well today’s subject is pretty much the exact opposite! The Golem effect is the idea that negative words or assumptions can influence behaviours and transform those assumptions into reality. It’s another type of self-fulfilling prophecy, which sees lower expectations lead to poorer performance and behaviour in individuals. And just like the Pygmalion effect, the term was also coined by Robert Rosenthal, this time in a 1982 paper after having conducted research along with Elisha Babad and Jacob Inbar. The name comes from Jewish folklore, and more specifically the tale of the Golem of Prague. What are the main areas in which the Golem effect can be observed ? What about in relationships?How can we overcome the Golem effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Are women really more emotional than men? Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers? What is the Smurfette Principle? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to The Cleveland Clinic, around one in four people are affected by bad breath. It’s also known as halitosis and bad breath can be a source of embarrassment. It’s sometimes caused by consuming certain well-known foods, like garlic, onion, cheese, and coffee for example. But it can also be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such as pneumonia, gum recession, kidney disease and gastrointestinal disorders. Do bacteria have anything to do with it? How can we avoid bad breath? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do our stomachs rumble? Why does hair turn grey? What does it mean to be a seenager? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices