One Weird Trick!

This week, Cecily talks about the various forms of consent and A.Ron talks about slip-sliding into happy sex - with the proper lubrication, of course. Feedback this week includes an update from a place where young men should NOT be going, advice on how to lose your 'virginity', and a sex therapist writes in about being good in bed.

In the 19th episode of One Weird Trick, A.Ron talks about the basis of good relationships with your sexual partner, and Cecily talks about positive affirmations and how they can improve your mental outlook. Then, they discuss feedback from an employee facing a high-risk Covid work situation, updates on surviving conversion therapy, a listener's weird trick on nonviolent communication, and having your kids do chores when the standards are high.

Cecily explores the differences between love and hate. Then, A.Ron breaks down resentment, covert contracts, and enlightened selfishness.

In the 17th episode of One Weird Trick, A.Ron talks about anger and Cecily breaks down exactly what "emotional labor" means. Then, they discuss feedback, which includes sharing personal stories of understanding, staying sane in the time of COVID, being single late in life, and undervaluing premium content.

In this week's episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about predatory men, supporting women, and shares a personal story; and Aron's in part three of his weird tricks for building social skills. Then they discuss feedback from someone wanting to know what's creepy, a suggestion on supporting local business, taking vacations during a pandemic, reconsidering a relationship, and being anti-racist.

In this episode of #OWT, A.Ron gives us advice on working on social skills and Cecily gives us tips on how to educate yourself on, and support, the Black Lives Matter Movement. Then, they discuss emails about workplace documentation and training, conflicting feelings about Father's Day, and understanding your own sexuality when you're already in a relationship. See the show notes on our website for resources: http://swizzbold.com/owt:15-small-talks/

On this episode of One Weird Trick: Cecily discusses using safe words in sex, love, and life in general. A.Ron gives us ways that you can strengthen your social skills so you'll be a social beast once we're done with social distancing.

Cecily discusses her favorite cognitive biases and A.Ron talks about pathological video gaming. Link to PsyPost article on Pathological Gaming (https://bit.ly/3cHgG9J) and the study it discusses. (https://bit.ly/2AwfhV8) Read the full "Cognitive bias cheat sheet" article here: https://bit.ly/2zKFeQv Buy a poster with all of the cognitive biases in a neat infographic here: https://www.designhacks.co/products/cognitive-bias-codex-poster Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/swizzbold/

In this episode of One Weird Trick, Cecily talks about sharing interests with your partner and helping them feel seen and understood, then A.Ron makes some suggestions about games to play in quarantine. To find the affirmation deck that Cecily uses, look here: https://knockknockstuff.com/products/affirmators-50-affirmation-cards-help-help-without-self-helpy-ness

A.Ron discusses the concept of intermittent fasting, and Cecily talks about recognizing, reaching, and retreating from your saturation point. Also, help with our past topic on procrastination, being open about your sex life without your family and friends judging, and an asexual talks about their unique experience with the world. If you want to check out the book Josh from Indy was recommending about procrastination, it is "Long Term Person, Short Term World"!