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Dating in 2026 is getting a little… unhinged 😭

In this episode, we break down the latest dating trend “Shreking”—what it is, why people are doing it, and whether it’s actually smart or just another excuse for chaos in the dating streets.

Then… yeah… the conversation takes a turn.

My sister joins me and gets REAL about her past experiences, including a wild story about pegging that had me questioning everything I thought I knew

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Went to a sex club with my man  & Shanta… yeah, you already know this episode is chaos 😭

From unexpected interactions 👀
to me lowkey getting put in situations I was NOT ready for 😬
to the stuff that actually surprised me the most…

And somehow we ALSO got into:
✨ my wild Ari Lennox celebrity interaction
✨ what I surprised my man with (yeah… we going there 😏)
✨ AND me meeting his siblings for the first time… (why that feel more stressful than the sex club?? 😭)

This episode is messy, funny, and lowkey educational…
because baby… some of this really Needs To Be Studied 📚

🎧 Tap in now — you’re not ready for this one.

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Everybody got rules in dating… but let’s be real — are they actually protecting your relationship, or slowly killing it?

This week on Needs To Be Studied, we getting into the truth about relationship rules, boundaries, and control — and why some of y’all “standards” might be the exact reason your love life not working.

We talking:

    •    when boundaries turn into control 👀

    •    why too many rules kill chemistry

    •    the difference between protecting your peace vs sabotaging your relationship

    •    are “no texting after 10pm” type rules actually toxic?

    •    do healthy relationships even need rules… or just trust?

And yeah… we getting a little messy:

    •    Are people using “boundaries” as an excuse to control their partner?

    •    If you need a rule for everything… do you even trust them?

    •    And be honest… are YOUR rules pushing people away?

If you’ve ever said “I don’t play that” in dating… this episode might humble you just a little bit 😭

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On this episode of Needs To Be Studied, Billy is joined by Dr. Felder to unpack a question many people are afraid to ask:

Are the relationship patterns we learned from our parents affecting our love lives today?

From emotionally unavailable households to chaotic relationships we witnessed growing up, many of us unknowingly carry those experiences into our adult dating lives.

Dr. Felder breaks down how childhood experiences shape our expectations of love, communication, and conflict—and why so many people repeat the same relationship patterns without realizing it.

The conversation also dives into one of the biggest questions people have today: When do you actually need therapy?And if you do decide to go, how do you find the right therapist for you?

Billy and Dr. Felder discuss the signs that therapy might be helpful, common misconceptions about therapy, and practical advice for choosing a therapist that truly fits your needs.

If you’ve ever wondered why you date the same type of person, struggle with emotional connection, or feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns… this episode needs to be studied.

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In this episode of Needs To Be Studied, we debate whether casual sex is really “casual” when one person might be getting more than the other. Am I just participating in hookup culture… or am I using this man? Is convenience the same thing as manipulation? And at what point does “no strings attached” turn into emotional negligence?

We get into:

• The ethics of booty calls

• Is it wrong if both adults agree?

• Does knowing someone’s name actually matter?

• Can you treat someone like an experience instead of a person?

• When casual starts feeling one-sided

This one is messy, funny, and a little uncomfortable — because sometimes the villain in the story might be you.

Let’s discuss.

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Are you really in love… or are you in love with the version they’ve been performing?

In this completely unplanned episode, Billy is joined last minute by his friends Wolf, Scrappy, and Renny for a raw, unfiltered conversation about love, relationships, and whether you can truly be in love without seeing all sides of someone — the good, the bad, and the dark.

We talk about:

• Falling for someone’s “representative”
• What happens when the mask drops
• Can you love someone you haven’t fully experienced?
• Is love possible without conflict?
• Are we loving potential instead of reality?
• When do you actually know someone?
• Why people hide certain sides early in dating
• Our personal experiences with loving the “wrong version” of someone

This episode feels like sitting in on a late-night group chat with your friends — honest, funny, uncomfortable, and real.

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Do I actually know the person I’m in love with?”
…this conversation is for you.

Because maybe…
it’s not love.
Maybe it’s just their best behavior.

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Are men the only ones who disappoint in dating… or do women miss the mark too?

In this episode of Needs To Be Studied, we’re having the conversation nobody wants to have out loud: men get disappointed too.

What happens when someone presents themselves one way — soft, relationship-ready, “good girl energy” — but moves completely different once you start dating?

We break down:

• The difference between image vs reality in modern dating
• Why men sometimes feel misled
• The pressure to “present perfect”
• Waiting for sex vs first night energy
• Does having sex early actually change how someone sees you?
• The psychology behind sexual timing and perception
• Double standards nobody wants to admit

Is disappointment about sex… or expectations?

Is waiting strategic… or manipulative?

Does intimacy build connection — or shift power?

This episode is honest, uncomfortable, and necessary.

If you’ve ever felt confused about how quickly to move, or disappointed when someone didn’t match how they presented themselves — this one is for you.

🎓 Class is officially in session.

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Valentine’s Day is coming up… and if your bedroom routine is giving copy-and-paste energy, we need to talk.

In this episode of Needs To Be Studied, we break down how to truly spice up Valentine’s Day without relying on the same old script. We’re getting into:

    •    What sensory play actually is (and why beginners are curious about it)

    •    Safe household tools, toys, and gadgets you can use to build anticipation

    •    How to increase intimacy through touch, temperature, tension, and teasing

    •    Why pleasure without penetration can sometimes feel even more intense

    •    How to explore kink in a way that feels sexy, not scary

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, dating someone new, or trying to reconnect with your own body, this episode gives you practical, creative ways to elevate intimacy.

Not everything powerful in the bedroom requires penetration. Sometimes the build-up, the sensation, and the mental stimulation are what take things to the next level.

If you’ve ever wondered how to introduce sensory play, how to spice up Valentine’s Day without buying expensive toys, or how to experience pleasure differently — this one is for you.

Class is in session.

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