How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove

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How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove

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March 30, 2026
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The Fraternal Birth Order Effect

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Is Sexual Orientation a Choice?

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5:05
Duration: 1:07

The Biological Markers of Orientation

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8:41
Duration: 2:30

The 2D:4D Finger Ratio and Prenatal Testosterone

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10:09
Duration: 1:43

The World's Least Expensive Experiment

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12:36
Duration: 1:33

Challenging Stereotypes: The Masculinity of Gay Men

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18:51
Duration: 1:43

The Biological Blueprint of Sexual Orientation

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20:38
Duration: 1:22

How to Predict Sexual Orientation with 95% Accuracy

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22:54
Duration: 0:37

The Controversy of the Gay Brain Study

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27:12
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Why Human Children are 'External Fetuses'

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38:27
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The Feedback Loop: How Behavior Changes Your Hormones

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39:58
Duration: 0:54

Why Group Averages Don't Predict Individuals

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Duration: 1:14

The Surprising Plasticity of the Hypothalamus

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40:52
Duration: 1:13

The 'Romeo' Rat Experiment: Hormones vs. Orientation

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48:42
Duration: 2:54

The Neuroscience of Sexual Orientation: From Sheep to Humans

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Duration: 3:46

The 'Gay Ram' Wool: Saving Sheep from the Slaughterhouse

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Duration: 0:33

Sexual Plasticity: Why Men and Women Differ in Orientation

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The Science of Sexual Aversion: Why Men and Women Differ

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1:01:39
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Understanding Intersex: The Biology of CAH

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1:08:04
Duration: 2:18

The Shift in Intersex Medical Procedures

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1:11:11
Duration: 1:32

The Biology of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

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1:14:00
Duration: 3:19

The Older Brother Effect on Sexual Orientation

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1:22:13
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The Shift Away from Elective Infant Surgery

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1:12:15
Duration: 0:28

The Fraternal Birth Order Effect and Maternal Immunization

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1:23:17
Duration: 2:51

The Hidden Advantage of Genetic Mutations

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1:33:33
Duration: 1:34

The 'Mad Scientist' Bird Embryo Experiments

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1:35:55
Duration: 2:35

Steroids and the Plasticity of the Adult Brain

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1:41:54
Duration: 2:16

The Hidden Power of Testosterone on Adult Behavior

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1:43:59
Duration: 1:32

Why You Shouldn't Chase 'Normal' Testosterone Numbers

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1:46:05
Duration: 0:49

From the Ozarks to Yale: A Scientist's Journey

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1:53:28
Duration: 2:06

From the Ozarks to Yale: A Working-Class Journey

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1:54:38
Duration: 2:11

The Power of the 'Hungry' Attitude

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1:59:08
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The Parenting Paradox of Nature vs. Nurture

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2:05:32
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The Parenting Paradox: Why More Kids Means More Belief in Nature

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Duration: 0:25

Biological Inclinations: Observed Sex Differences in Play

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Duration: 1:50