Is dating worth it? Let's discuss!

I absolutely loved today's episode. With AASECT-certified Sex Therapist, sexologist, and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Shamyra Howard, we chatted all about dating in 2026, how social media and dating app culture has changed the landscape, and where we see millennial and gen z dating going in the future. Be sure to check out her work below!

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https://www.instagram.com/sexologistshamyra

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I am so excited and proud to share all the information packed into this incredible episode. Today we're learning about everything from how to get an abortion in 2026, what availability vs accessibility of reproductive care looks like in the Trump era, and how to support abortion rights in America. I had the honor of speaking with Monica Edwards and Joely Pritzker, the policy and health experts at Power to Decide—an abortion rights organization providing education, advocacy, and resources promoting access to reproductive healthcare for everyone. I hope you all find this episode as powerful, insightful, and impactful as I did!

Important links from the episode:

• Bedsider.org 
• Method Explorer 
• Clinic Finder 
• TikTok Made Me Scared of Birth Control Article 
• AbortionFinder.org 
• Funding & Support Services
• State-by-state Guide 
• Moms.Gov Instagram & TikTok Video
• Crisis Pregnancy Center Instagram Video 
• Reproductive Justice/Other Organizations Mentioned
• SisterSong
• Yellowhammer Fund
• In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda
• Spark Reproductive Justice NOW
• National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice
• National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
• If When How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
• National Immigration Law Center
• ACLU
• Articles:
• Abortion Bans Worsens Violence in Relationships, Study Finds-TIME
• Pregnant Patients in Minnesota Have Postponed Abortion Appointments to Avoid ICE-The 19th

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Welcome to our FIRST EVER video episode! As much as I like to refer to myself as "tech-savvy", I can fully admit that's not true, so it was quite a ride getting to the point of releasing video episodes, lol. But here we are — and what a perfect guest to launch with! Tricia, aka "Safe Slut" on IG, TikTok, YouTube, and Patreon is an incredible writer, content creator, and all-around sex-positive feminist icon. In this episode, we chat all things dating with herpes, living with herpes, and tips for disclosing herpes. Whether you're living with HSV yourself or dating someone who recently got diagnosed, I hope this episode is helpful and informative for anyone wanting to learn more about the condition that nearly 80% of the world has!!!

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I'm so honored to sit down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jaci Witmer today to discuss all things postpartum sex and intimacy! As many of us know, the postpartum journey is a wild new chapter for most, and figuring out how to maintain intimacy after birth, deal with potential pressure from your partner, getting comfortable with your new postpartum body, etc are all big leaps to take—and you don't have to take them alone. I hope you all learn as much from Dr. Jaci's incredible advice as I did!

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As you can tell by the title... this is a juicy one! I'm Lexi, an ABS Certified Sexologist, a sex and relationships journalist, and a sex education content creator—and I have literally been celibate for nearly 2.5 years. In this episode, I dive into all the details about my celibacy journey, what it has taught me, and where I think my sex and dating life will go from here. Thanks so much for tuning in!

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We're back, baby!!!

Welcome to the relaunch of Lex Be Real — a sex and dating podcast by yours truly, Lexi Inks. I'm a sex & relationships journalist and a certified sexologist, and I'm on a mission to promote the three Rs: real, relatable relationships.

On today's episode, I share about my most memorable experience realizing that I was in love, and we'll check out a few listener submissions about their own stories. Happy listening, lovebirds!

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What is a situationship, and is casual sex a bad thing? Let's find out.

Today we're chatting with sex and relationships expert Dr. Tara (who is insanely fun, BTW) all about situationships, settling, and — you guessed it — sex. We spill all the tea about our previous situationship stories, how we've learned to have healthy casual dating and sex connections, and even a bit about my journey from purity culture princess to someone who talks and writes about orgasms for a living!

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Lex Be Real: dating as a plus size person can be TOUGH. We have to make sure we don't seem like a "catfish" on the apps, but are told to love and accept ourselves fully in the same breath. In this solo episode, I talk through my experiences with sex and dating as a fat woman and offer my tips and advice for doing so with confidence and pleasure in mind.

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WTF is emotional intimacy and why does it matter, anyway???

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Viviana Coles, a licensed relationship therapist, certified sex therapist, author, matchmaker, and all-around girlboss in the sex and dating world. We chat about emotional intimacy, why it's important, and how it can improve your sex life. Dr. Coles even shares all the tea about what she coined The 4 Intimacy Styles — she wrote a book about it, but y'all will be getting a really great sneak peek!

For more of Dr. Coles' work:

Visit her website, www.doctorviviana.com

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Watch her on TikTok, @doctorviviana

Take the 4 Intimacy Styles quiz

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Welcome to the first official episode of Lex Be Real! This show is my passion project come to life: part sex and dating podcast, part outlet for me to hear myself talk uninterrupted.... Jk.

The focus of LBR is what I'm calling the "3 Rs": Real, relatable relationships. I'm not an influencer or NYC socialite, but just a dumb bitch journalist living in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida (DUUUVAAAL!) and trying to navigate the wild world of modern dating just like many of you.

In future episodes, I'll be joined by incredible sex therapists, relationship experts, mental health professionals, and even some influencers to discuss the conversations happening about sex, dating, and relationships — and give a platform to the voices that aren't really being represented or heard.

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Check out my work here: lexiinks.com