In Part III of our “If He Wanted To” series, Alexandria sits down with dating expert and author Benny Hart, who doesn’t mince words when it comes to modern love. Benny dishes out practical advice, calls out emotional games, and shares why he thinks one of the biggest mistakes women make in dating is playing too cool. From whether “no contact” actually works to whether you should ghost the guy who just got out of something serious, this episode is your no-fluff guide to dating with clarity. Watch to find out when to hold on, when to pull back, and when it’s time to stop playing defense.

We’re back with part two of the conversation that broke the internet — and this time, we’re bringing in the male perspective. Niko Emanuilidis joins Alexandria to unpack the 80/20 rule of “if he wanted to, he would,” why some men ghost (and then reappear), and how real transparency is the new sexy. They talk dating games, emotional availability, Mr. Big vs. reality, and Niko's personal rule for when you should “date or ghost.” It’s honest, unfiltered, and exactly what you need in your queue right now.

We’re kicking off our new series by unpacking the phrase that launched a thousand spirals: “If he wanted to, he would.” But is it gospel…or just glorified gaslighting? From Coldplay cheating scandals to the fall of Jeremiah Fisher (sorry, Team Nice Guy), we’re breaking down what real effort looks like—and why charm without consistency just doesn’t cut it. Plus, I went on a first date. Yes, a real one. And against all odds (and dating app horror stories), he actually followed through. It proved that sometimes… if he wants to, he will. And he did.

This is your reminder: You are the Super Bowl. And the right man? He’ll move mountains just to make kickoff.

Rachel Friedman of Unwell's radio show, Dialed In, breaks down the modern dating game—and nothing’s off-limits. From ghosting and red flags to crying it out on the StairMaster, we get into the unhinged chaos that is today’s love life.

We talk about her viral TikTok term “cardboard energy” (spoiler: it’s exactly what it sounds like), why dating in NYC might just be superior to LA, and the story of that two-week fling that unexpectedly catapulted her into crying over someone else at the gym to Taylor Swift.

Whether you're navigating situationships, dating app burnout, or just trying to decode that “let’s be friends” text, this episode is for the chronically romantic, the emotionally unwell but self-aware, and anyone who's ever confused a situationship for a soulmate.

Hit play. Let’s get unfiltered.

Ever been told you’re “too much”—especially by the wrong guy? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Emma Paige from the Too Much Podcast to unpack why being ‘a lot’ is actually your biggest flex. Emma breaks down her iconic Five Box Theory, shares why you should never shrink yourself for someone who can’t handle you, and gets brutally honest about outgrowing the wrong men (and the wrong rooms).

It’s all the things your situationship won’t talk about: dating in LA, self-worth, and why the right person will never make you feel like you’re “too much.”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just too big for his little life, this episode is your permission slip to be even louder.

Get ready for hot takes, bold laughs, and zero apologies.

Modern crushes aren’t cute—they’re chaotic. In this episode of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, I spiral (hard) over a green-eyed Capricorn and reflect on how to break old patterns, stop the overthinking, and enjoy the crush without crashing. Plus, I read your wildest “relationship allergy” stories. Let’s breathe, touch grass, and romanticize reality—not red flags.

Ever been in a situationship that left you more itchy than infatuated? Welcome to the pilot episode of Love, Sex, LA: Unfiltered. In this episode, Alexandria Rizik—your resident millennial Carrie Bradshaw—spills the real origin story behind LA’s most relatable dating newspaper. From inspiration to launch, we break down why Love, Sex, LA isn’t just a publication, it’s a community.

We’ll get into the modern dating world: the highs, the cringe, the ‘was that love or just a reaction to bad cologne?’ Some relationships are soulmates. Others? Total allergies. Let’s talk about the difference. Plus, how Love, Sex, LA became the safe space for all of us who have swiped, spiraled, or survived another “let’s just see where this goes.”

Tune in if you want stories that sting, heal, and make you laugh—because in LA, love is never boring, and neither are we. Whether you’re sipping oat milk lattes in LA or swiping from somewhere far away, modern dating is the world’s unofficial language—one we all speak, even if we’re still searching for subtitles.