Bill Maher welcomes sex neuroscientist and author Debra Soh to tackle a blunt question: what broke modern intimacy—and can it be fixed? Drawing from her book SEXTINCTION: The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy, Soh breaks down the forces quietly reshaping connection: early exposure to extreme porn, AI companions and sex robots, swipe-driven dating culture, and why some wear it like a badge of honor. The conversation moves from unrealistic dating standards (yes, the “6-6-6 rule”) to the widening divide between men and women fueled by social media. They also push into tougher territory: gender ideology, youth transition, and why many Western countries are hitting pause while parts of the U.S. accelerate. #billmaher #debrasoh #author #sex #ai #dating #socialmedia #sexeducation #incel Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher’s Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: ⁠https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support our Advertisers: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/RANDOM #rulapod #ad Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It’s Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". 01:27 – Debra Soh Joins Club Random 02:42 – Why Young People Are Having Less Sex 05:49 – Dating, Standards, and “Game” Today 08:36 – How the Internet Shaped Modern Intimacy 13:03 – From Playboy to the Digital Era 17:09 – Why Relationships Feel More Complicated 19:10 – Gender, Kids, and Cultural Shifts 23:23 – Bill on Protecting Kids from Culture Wars 26:07 – No Team Thinking: Politics & Independence 29:07 – Debra Soh’s Book Explained 32:05 – Why Solo Habits Are Replacing Dating 37:39 – When Online Content Affects Real Relationships 43:56 – Bill’s Rule: Timing Matters 46:50 – Why Dating in L.A. Feels Broken 52:44 – The “6-6-6 Rule” Debate 01:01:34 – Looks, Status, and Modern Expectations 01:09:06 – Why Some Men Are Opting Out 01:15:20 – Pressure, Aging, and Dating Anxiety 01:20:04 – Reality vs Expectations in Dating 01:25:13 – Social Media, Politics, and Influence 01:27:45 – Media Backlash and Speaking Out 01:30:33 – AI Companions and the Future of Connection 01:35:04 – Could Tech Replace Real Relationships? 01:40:08 – How Men and Women Communicate Differently 01:45:13 – Screens, Isolation, and Mental Health FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher