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We tend to think male libido is all about hormones raging early, then a slow, inevitable decline, but a major new study turns that idea on its head. It found that men’s sexual desire actually peaks in their forties. If testosterone is already falling by then, what’s really fuelling desire: biology, confidence, relationships, or something else entirely?Joining Seán to discuss is Clinical Sexologist and Psychosexual Therapist, Emily Power Smith.

While we have a derelict site tax, but for some reason, a lot of them are left unpaid, and there are towns around the country dotted with vacant or derelict properties. Is there a way to bring them back into use to help with the housing crisis?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

What is going on holiday with young kids really like, and why can it feel like absolute hell? Anne Sheeran has a two year old and a four year old, and she has pledged to do things differently...She joins Seán to discuss.

With the furore over Venezuela continuing, spare a thought for Corkman Daniel Florence O’Leary, who played a critical role in the country’s liberation from the Spanish.Joining Seán to discuss is John Dolan, a writer for the Echo, who has been investigating…

Your home’s BER rating could be costing homeowners more than they realise - and many still don’t know what it actually means.With energy bills soaring, questions are being raised about whether people are getting the right advice at all.Professor in Energy Economics at UCD, Lisa Ryan, joins Seán to discuss.

How often do you change your socks? According to an expert, it is vital to do it every day in order to avoid ‘Cheesy Foot’, ‘Onion Foot’, ‘Goat Foot’ and other unpleasantries.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester…

The new film ‘Giant’, which was reviewed last week on Movies and Booze, focuses on the relationship between boxing world champ Prince Nazeem and his Irish coach Brendan Ingle, but how does the film’s portrayal of Ingle tally with the real life figure? Joining Seán to discuss is his grand nephew Sean Ingle, Chief Sports Writer for the Guardian…

Seán’s guest’s new play, ‘In Vitro’, opens at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre on February 2nd here in Dublin. Inspired by her and her wife’s experience of trying to have a family, the play explores the emerging class divide created by Ireland’s rules around IVF and the gay community.Joining to discuss is Aoife O’Connor…

Why is the EU getting involved in solving the housing crisis?And just what do European cities have in common when it comes to high rents and unaffordable property prices?Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at the Technological University Dublin, has been looking at things, and joins Seán to discuss.

While Jessie Buckley began her career in reality television back in 2008, is it common for contestants to make the transition to the big time like her?Joining Seán to discuss is Orlaith Condon, Host of ‘Pod Save Us’.