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Dating Without Booze ft. comedian Jonathan Braylock Dec 20, 2017

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We bring actor/comedian and Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood podcaster Jonathan Braylock to talk about dating when you don't drink: Do you put "sober" on your dating profile? Where do you go on dates? What do you say when people get weird? We also talk about how sex and relationships are portrayed in film. Then we read news stories about how cat calling might become a crime in France and whether your spouse should be your best friend. Then we help a listener figure out how to address her boyfriend being besties with his ex who he previously had an affair with and another listener who's date didn't pay for her curly friends.

This week's episode is sponsored by Adam and Eve, Noom, and StoryWorth!

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Owning The Holidays Dec 13, 2017

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This week we teach you how to own the holidays and give tips on what to bring to your holiday bae's house, how to throw a killer holiday party, gift ideas and dressing the part this season. We also discuss what you should and should not eat on a date, how to have a romantic vacation and we debate the most extra marriage proposals of 2017. Then we help a listener who is struggling with dating a guy who is shorter than her and another who isn't sure whether or not she has to stop following her ex's family and friends. We wrap up with a game of Fuck, Marry, Kill: Holiday Edition!

This podcast is sponsored by Adam and Eve, Tree Hut, and RXBar

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Falling Too Fast Dec 06, 2017

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We talk about falling too fast early on in relationships and tips to avoid planning for the future after just one date. We read three of the most insane messages our listeners have received from dates (they are so good/bad) and help a listener figure out if she wants to get married for the right reasons (health insurance or love). We also talk about why canceling plans feels so good and discuss the new Museum of Broken Relationships book.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Away and BarkBox.

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How to be a Sex God ft. Cosmo’s Sexy Sutra author Julie Vadnal Nov 29, 2017

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Cosmo's Sexy Sutra: 101 Epic Sex Positions author Julie Vadnal joins the podcast to teach us everything she learned while writing the book, including sex tips and tricks, talking dirty, and kinky and sultry moves you can make with a partner or solo. We learn about bespoke condoms tailored to your dick that are hitting the market and items you should never masterbate with. We help a listener who is figuring out how to de-invite wedding guests and another who needs helping dealing with a guy who falls fast – but then disappears.

This week's episode is brought to you by Zola, Fab Fit Fun, and Honey!

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Text ft. matchmaker Devyn Simone Nov 22, 2017

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Former Real World Brooklyn star, Love At First Swipe host and matchmaker at Three Day Rule Devyn Simone joins the podcast and helps us figure out when, what and how to text people back (there's lots of rules!). We discuss her top dating tips, ghosting, the resurgence of matchmaking and how to be brave and confident when you date. We also talk about a guy who used a marathon race to snag a date and find out why marriage is becoming a mark of privilege. We help a recently separated guy figure out how to navigate online dating and another listener who is stuck in the friendzone.

This week's episode is brought to you by Noom, Care Of, and Bark Box!

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How to Grow Together ft. relationship coach Jillian Turecki Nov 15, 2017

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Relationship coach Jillian Turecki teaches us tips about how to grow – both as a single person searching for personal growth and how to grow with your partner in a relationship. We find out why pot smokers have more sex and find out what happens when a girl crashes a wedding to spy on her boyfriend. Then we help a listener who is trying to get her boyfriend to get off the couch and find a job and another listener who can't decide between two baes.

This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron, Squarespace and Honey.

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Creating Your Dating Checklist ft. relationship expert Andrea Syrtash Nov 08, 2017

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Author and dating coach/expert Andrea Syrtash joins the podcast to talk about what to look for in a partner, how to spice up your current relationship and why sometimes you need to switch up your type. We talk about a new dating trend called "submarining" and find out how long most millennial couples stay together. Then we help a listener whose boyfriend of two years won't say "I love you" and another listener who is struggling to juggle two long distance relationships and one local lover (phew!).

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Cuffing Season Tryouts ft. actor Jerah Milligan Nov 01, 2017

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Comedian Jerah Milligan talks about what it's like to look for a winter boo, the process of his cuffing season tryouts and the time a girl stuck a finger up his butt without warning. We discuss armpit fetishes and what sex addiction really is. Then we help a listener figure out whether to give a second chance to someone who benched her and we help another listener whose ex-boyfriend won't leave her alone.

The episode is sponsored by Lola and Le Tote!

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The Scaryyy Future ft. Big Kid Problems’ Sarah Merrill Oct 25, 2017

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Instagram star Sarah Merrill from @bigkidproblems joins the podcast again to talk about growing up, worrying about your relationship (and baby!) timeline and what it's like to be in a long distance relationship for the first time (spoiler alert: it's the best thing ever!). We talk about a crappy new trend called "Tindstagramming" and find out the scientific explanation for why fires are so romantic. Then we help a listener who got stood up at the airport by her boyfriend and read a crazy bad Bumble message from another listener.

This podcast is sponsored by Blue Apron and Squarespace!

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The Sex Date ft. comedian Abbi Crutchfield Oct 18, 2017

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Comedian Abbi Crutchfield joins us to talk about why she's never had sex with a non-boyfriend and when the right time to do the deed is. We talk about a new dating app that uses augmented reality to find a match and the most interesting aspects of alien sex fetishes. Then we help a "former lesbian" who has questions about having sex with men and another listener who's dating a guy with a racist mom.

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