Bonk author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised … beware the pig video!). (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 16:43.)
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Jason Superpowers commented on Mar 29 2010
Mary Roach is a gem. What a charming delivery along with some fascinating facts. Mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing your teeth, people!
Josh Collier commented on May 26 2009
Wow did not realize this kind of funny!
Alejandro Gomez-Pasco commented on Aug 5 2009
I SURELY AGREE IT IS FUNNY… ACTUALLY, THOUGH COMPLEX, SEXUALITY CAN AND HAS TO BE APPROACHED FROM A FUNNY, YET PROFESSIONAL STAND, JUST AS THE SPEAKER DID IN ORDER FOR US TO BREAK TABOOS.