During these studies, their heart rate variability and sexual functioning (specifically physiological arousal and overall sexual function, which includes domains like lubrication, pain, and satisfaction) were measured while the women watched a neutral
film clip followed by an
erotic one.
The episode also features a
clip of Dario's deep discussion about
film criticism and contemporary
film culture with friend of the podcast Simran Hans, which can be found in full over on our Patreon site for subscribers, as well as Neil's chat with
film critic and podcaster Leslie Byron Pitt about representation in filmmaking and
film criticism alongside as Basic Instinct and
erotic thrillers as Leslie is one quarter of the excellent Fatal Attractions podcast.