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Podcast: Cornell (thank) U
Episode: You Could Be Having Better Sex — Dr. Nicole McNichols Explains Why
Description: Dr. Nicole McNichols ’97 is a professor whose work explores sex, intimacy, and how people connect.In this episode, Nicole breaks down what’s actually happening in modern dating and relationships — why so many people feel disconnected, how expectations around sex have shifted, and what the research really says about pleasure, desire, and communication. Drawing from both her classroom and her own work, she explains the myths we’ve absorbed, the pressure people feel to “get it right,” and what actually leads to more connected experiences.Nicole also reflects on her journey from Cornell to leading th...