Nimco Ali OBE is an FGM survivor and campaigner who has perhaps done more than anyone in this country to stop the horrific practice. Despite her incredibly important work and everything she’s been through, Nimco still gets bucket-loads of online abuse. She talks candidly to Sydney and Gizzi about her long-time weakness for posh Tory Boys amongst other things. Sex, Lies and DM Slides is a Spotify Original. This series was produced by Heydon Prowse Productions, edited by Podmonkey with music by Free Seed Films. For Spotify, the executive producers are Rachel Simpson and Alexandra Adey.
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S1E23: Gizzi & Sydney | Nimco Ali

Dating in your 20s can be the worst and Anastasia and Saffron are no strangers to the mess of it all. There’s constant drama in their lives and their DMs and they’re here to unpack it ALL. Can ghosting ever be kind? Does friends-with-benefits ever work out? Why do situationship break-ups hit the hardest? 
Join Saffron and Anastasia’s weekly catch-ups with Sex, Lies and DM Slides every Tuesday and Thursday. A Spotify Video Exclusive. 
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Going through the stages of dating can be quite the journey (we would know!) So we thought this bonus episode would be a perfect chance to look at dating milestones and how to navigate those big moments, one step at time. From when should you make things official, to when should your meet partner's family and when is the right time to book your first holiday today together as a couple? Plus, we discuss whether being "exclusive" is a cop out
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84. Dating Milestones: The “Exclusive” Chat

We’ve been wanting to do an episode on this for ages! Beige flags is a major trend on TikTok atm so we wanted to talk about all the major differences between beige AND red flags. We also discuss some of our own beige flags and reveal some of yours too! Plus Saff gives an update on her trip to LA, and the very “interesting” fact she’s learned about the new gym she is going to.
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Beige Flags vs. Red Flags

We wanted get back to basics with this podcast…so thought we'd share some the wild and weird DMs WE have received. From Ana's flirtatious messages from guys, to people sending Saff some very traumatic breakup stories - these are honestly wild!
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82. Reading OUR DM's

It’s that time again! In this episode, we try and answer all of your dating & relationship dilemmas. From what to do if you fancy your housemate, to dealing with feeling left out when being the only single girlie in your friendship group, and how do you navigate the awkward situation if a friends boyfriend starts flirting with you? Plus, we answer the big question… how to talk to your mum if she does not support your relationship? Remember these are all anonymous!
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81. Your Dating Dilemmas - “When Mum HATES Your Boyfriend….”

We all had that feeling of literally being *obsessed* with someone, but has a crush ever gone TOO far for you? This bonus episode we take a look at trending terms called unrequited love and limerence - plus we confess if we’ve both ever felt this way before…
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S1E23: Gizzi & Sydney | Nimco Ali

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