Cornell (thank) U
Take a trip down memory lane with other Cornellians. Weekly conversations with Michelle and Stephanie will introduce you to past and present Cornellians to hear where they are now and why they are most thankful to Cornell. (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University)
Cornell (thank) U
You Could Be Having Better Sex — Dr. Nicole McNichols Explains Why
Dr. Nicole McNichols ’97 is a professor whose work explores sex, intimacy, and how people connect.
In this episode, Nicole breaks down what’s actually happening in modern dating and relationships — why so many people feel disconnected, how expectations around sex have shifted, and what the research really says about pleasure, desire, and communication.
Drawing from both her classroom and her own work, she explains the myths we’ve absorbed, the pressure people feel to “get it right,” and what actually leads to more connected experiences.
Nicole also reflects on her journey from Cornell to leading the most popular undergraduate course in the history of the University of Washington, and shares key ideas from her book, You Could Be Having Better Sex, about what helps people feel more confident, connected, and fulfilled.
She's incredibly fun and she's gone viral on social media - here's where you can find her:
Instagram and TikTok: nicole_thesexprofessor
Sign up for her newsletter at: https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/
Her book is sold wherever you buy books starting February 3, 2026
And thank you to past guest and author Alli Frank for the introduction.
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