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The "cuffing season" refers to that time of year—typically from October through February—when people are more likely to pair up. It’s not about finding "the one" for life, but rather seeking temporary companionship to get through the colder months. In essence, it’s a way of finding some warmth and connection to help navigate the winter chill. A study published in Perception and covered by Slate explored how attraction shifts with the seasons. Researchers asked 114 heterosexual men to rate photos of women every month. Results showed that men found women significantly more attractive in winter than in summer. The theory is that when the temperature drops, people’s attraction triggers might adjust to help them find a partner during this season Is there any scientific backing to this idea? Why does our attraction seem to change as the weather gets colder? Does the cuffing season end when the weather warms up? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠ ⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠ ⁠Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 06/01/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve already talked about narcissistic abusers in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Let’s refresh your memory: narcissistic abusers, or NAs for short, are people with manipulative tendencies, who inflict a range of toxic behaviours on their target and position themselves as victims. Now NA-victim relationships don’t always exist solely between two individuals. There can be one or more additional figures in this dynamic – that of the accomplice. And the accomplices of NAs are actually known as Flying Monkeys. Where does this term come from? How do NAs choose their flying monkeys? What strategies can you use to handle flying monkeys effectively? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠ ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like a lot of things, the concept of white privilege comes from the USA. It means that simply being white gives a person additional benefits or rights compared to those of other skin colours. The notion has increasingly been brought into the spotlight in recent years by movements like Black Lives Matter, who campaign for greater racial equality all over the world. White privilege is now a commonly used term in the rhetoric of antiracist groups, both online and offline. Do white people have still white privilege? How can we reduce white privilege and get to a more equal society? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen the last episodes, you can click here: Orania: what is this town that’s still reserved for white people? ⁠What is jiko sekinin?⁠ ⁠What is FOGO?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/6/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s certainly been a lot of progress in breaking down gender roles since the turn of the century, but still traditional expectations persist in the heteronormative dating world. Ladies, have you wondered how many texts it's acceptable to send a guy in a day, or whether using a heart emoji is too much? Gentlemen, do you feel pressure to make the first move, asking a girl out and then initiating the first kiss? If that sounds familiar, then you've most likely experienced what’s known as the romance gap.  What exactly is the romance gap? By what behaviors does this phenomenon occur? What are the consequences? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?⁠ ⁠How can I choose the right mattress for me?⁠ ⁠What is the Oosouji method of house cleaning?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not being able to fall asleep at night can be incredibly frustrating. You’re tossing and turning, exhausted but unable to drift off. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—millions of people struggle with insomnia, making it difficult to get through the next day. While medication is an option, experts often recommend non-drug approaches as the most effective solutions. Light therapy, weighted blankets, and natural remedies like valerian tea or chamomile essential oils can all help improve sleep quality. Melatonin supplements can also be useful, but they’re best for short-term use. So how do these remedies work? Which one is right for you? And when should you consider cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What are the warning signs of depression?⁠ ⁠Could Bare Minimum Mondays protect us from burnout?⁠ ⁠What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 28/03/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices