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Series 1

Episode 1: Real Sex Lives in a Sexualised Society

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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In a world of Brazilian waxes, sexting and Fifty Shades of Grey what drives our sexual desire and how well do we understand it? A huge majority of us still aspire to the stability and companionship of monogamous relationships. So are we confused, embarrassed or plain indifferent to sex? Jane Garvey asks her guests how our understanding of sex has changed.

Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Ruth Watts

Interviewed guest: Susie Orbach
Interviewed guest: Suzi Godson
Interviewed guest: Kaye Wellings
Interviewed guest: Benedict Garrett
Interviewed guest: Phil Hilton
Interviewed guest: Catherine Hakim
Interviewed guest: Rosie Wilby
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