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When we talk about libido, it?s often described as an impulse linked to our hormones. But how does it really work? Lili meets with Normand Voyer, a professor of organic chemistry at Laval University, to concoct a love potion. What is the connection between our thoughts and what happens physically when it comes to sex and desire? A psychotherapist guides us towards the answer to this question, as Lily gently explores the world of sex addicts, asexuals, and the polyamorous.

When it comes to the orgasm, we know it feels good as soon as we have one. But we can?t explain why it feels so good. In this episode, Lili meets with a renowned professor of neuroscience and psychology at Concordia University, who has been studying this subject for years with lab rats. She also works with a sex coach to find the G-spot, and meets with a tantric sex teacher and her students.

Masturbation has many benefits. It reduces stress, promotes sleep, and calms migraines and menstrual pain. Masturbation stimulates the heart rate as much as a brisk walk. Lili meets with three Montreal girls who are exploring masturbation with their website and magazine devoted to the subject, Magic Caresses. Everybody does it, but the where and the how are unique to everyone - and Lili helps reveal the mystery.

The vulva has a way of making people uncomfortable. Just saying the word makes some people uncomfortable. We can talk about breasts and the vagina no problem, so what is it about the vulva? Lili explores the vulva in all its glory by making an appointment with her gynaecologist. What better way to interview than lying on a doctor?s table? She also meets with a transsexual to talk about vaginoplasty, and with a porn actress to better understand the phenomenon of female ejaculation.

Is fetishism a sexual perversion? Are we all a little fetishist to some degree or another? In this episode, we take you by the hand and immerse you in this little-known universe laced with misconceptions. Lili meets with neuropsychologist Christian Joyal, who conducted a study on the subject for the prestigious Journal of Sexual Medicine. To test the theory, Lili visits a daycare for adults, observes rats dressed in tiny lab coats, and meets with a couple that likes to play with ropes. Don’t worry; it’s all done with love!

Is there such a thing as the perfect penis? Lili launches her investigation by meeting with biologists to talk about the penis in mammals and insects. Penis size and performance are common obsessions among men. We talk about the Quebec porn actor with the biggest penis in the sex industry. And to complete her tour of man’s most precious organ, Lili meets with a pro-foreskin activist.

Has the butt become the new sexual Mecca? With more and more people enhancing their derrieres, (thank you, Kim Kardashian!), the ass has become society’s number one sexual asset. Among the most popular plastic surgeries of our time, the famous Brazilian butt lift is now practiced well beyond the borders of Latin America. And how about those belfies (a.k.a. butt selfies) that get hundreds of thousands of hits on social media? As she explores the growing craze for this popular part of our anatomy, Lili also meets with therapist and speaker Carlyle Jansen to demystify the practice of anal sex, considers the risks of sodomy with gastroenterologist Michael Bensoussan, and debunks the myth that all homosexuals are into anal.

In the age of social media and online hook-ups, are STDs making a comeback? There’s been an upsurge in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis in recent times. Lili tackles the problem with sexologist Sarah-Mathieu Chartier, co-author of the most recent study on the sexual health of young people in Quebec. And what does it mean to live with an STD today? Guy Leduc, founder of the website ITSRencontres.com, who himself has contracted herpes, weighs in. We can all agree that more needs to be done to spread the STD message, and that we need to reinvent our preventative strategies. Could mobile apps and video games be the answer in 2016?

Are breasts synonymous with sex? Have they always played such an important role in our culture? Lili meets with historian Evelyne Ferron, a specialist in the history of breasts throughout the ages. She also talks to 23-year-pld Instagram sensation Kristyna Martelli, who boasts a 32JJ cup size (the result of six surgeries) and makes a living from her ample bosom. Never one to shy away from misconceptions, Lili takes the opportunity to explore the bra … how many women will she convince to take theirs off?

According to a recent study, sexual performance is one of the biggest concerns among us. But most of the time, these worries are unfounded, based on a completely biased view of what a “normal” sexual relationship should be. Lili takes stock of the myths and facts surrounding sexual performance.

Do men exploit the full sexual potential of their bodies? Beyond the precious penis, are they aware that there is more than one path that leads to orgasm? Lili invites men to discover their bodies by introducing them to sex toys for men and their multiple erogenous zones, the P-spot and the mysterious prostatic orgasm. She explores the subject with sexologist Vincent Quesnel, sexual therapist Carlyle Jansen, and David Francis-Cassidy, founder of Montreal’s Temple Priapus.

Is the act of sex another power game brought to the bedroom? Is there always one dominant partner in the relationship? And when a couple voluntarily introduces power games into the bedroom, is it possible to explore aggression without abuse? Lili seeks answers to these questions with, among others, well-known psychologist Meredith Chivers, neuropsychologist Christian Joyal, sexology researcher and author of the BDSM book The Rules of the Game, Jessica Caruso, and a professional dominatrix. Sexual domination: healthy fun or a dangerous game?

The mouth fulfills many functions, some of which are vital to our existence, but it is also used for kissing and making love. Lili meets with doctor Tareck Ayad to understand this complex organ. She continues her quest for knowledge with French writer and essayist Alexandre Lacroix, who shares his views on kissing, and with Nicholas Charbonneaux, actor and stage director, who helps Lili as she tries to discover her sexy voice.

Is it today’s culture that makes monogamy such a difficult concept? Or is monogamy simply a social experiment gone wrong? Lili meets with Luc-Alain Giraldeau, a behavioural ecologist and Dean of Science at UQAM, along with Chiara Piazzesi, a sociologist at the UQAM Institute for Research and Feminist Studies. After exploring the theory, Lili goes into the field to discover the fascinating world of unicorns—men and women devoted to helping couples spice up their sex lives.

From dating apps and virtual reality to the imminent arrival of robots and connected toys, technology plays a key role in our new sexual reality. Lili heads to France to visit a workshop that makes sex dolls. She speaks with Kathleen Richardson, Professor of Robot Ethics. She also meets a Transhumanist, Yannick Roy, who defends the idea that we all have the right to modify our own bodies by integrating electronic components.

It’s curious that in terms of sexuality, we often talk about erogenous zones like the breasts and butt, but we rarely talk about the largest erogenous zone of all: our epidermis. Lili meets with a woman who lost her sight, for whom touch has become a way of interacting with men. She also talks to rejuvenation specialist and massage therapist Melanie Massouty, who helps people that have been sexually abused rediscover their sense of touch.

In a time when fertility is declining, is it possible that we will all need help procreating in the near future? Lili interviews leading specialists including William Buckett of the Reproductive Centre at McGill University. She also tests the sperm of one of our team members, meets with a surrogate mother in Mexico, and talks with Véronick Raymond about her many attempts to conceive.

There is nothing more natural than body hair … but us humans don’t always strive for natural! One thing for sure is that our relationship with body hair changes with the times and trends, and shaving and waxing have been common practices since the dawn of time. Lili meets with Maipoils founder Pamela Dumont and history teacher Laurent Turcot. She also talks with a bearded woman, a furry and a bear to discuss their relationship with the fuzz.