To conclude #MentalHealthAwareness month, we talk about the benefits (and detriments) of sex for your mental health. Dr. Yaki gets real and breaks it down! For more information on sexual health and sexual addiction, please visit: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/sex-addiction 

In Hot Topics in Romance. We talk Keisha Cole acting a fool over F*** boy Antonio Brown, DMX not putting a ring on it before death, and the TikTok trends of #BlackMenFrolicking and #HoochieDaddySeason (We def enjoyed those! LOL)

In Watching Romance, Tati breaks down the anticipation for the  This is Us Finale, The Courtship Finale and Wrap Up Podcast w/ Meg of Plot Trysts, and the return of P-Valley (June 3) on Starz. We also give you a preview of what's to come as we wrap up the podcast for Season 3.

In Reading Romance, Tati shouts out the enemies to lovers with plus size rep, The Accidental Pin-Up by Danielle Jackson. Synopsis: Rival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly.

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What do you do when the men in your life clearly need help? We talk about encouraging the men and male-identified people in your life to go to therapy. Dr. Yakini gives us helpful tools to start the conversation.  

For more information : SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk Michael Blackson and three-somes, Nick Cannon reuniting with Jessica White, Yung Miami having beef over Diddy, and a response from Jessie Williams on his leaked nudes.

In Watching Romance, we talk the new season of Bridgeton, the new Downton Abbey Movie, The Perfect Pairing (Netflix- May 19), The Hustle w/ Queen Latifah and Adam Sandler, and Love and Marriage DC.

In Reading Romance, we talk the cute airport themed novella by Denise Williams, The Love Connection.

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We are back! It is May, and it is Mental Health Awareness Month! Yaki, our resident licenced psychologist, talks about self-care and how to prioritize (and protect) your mental health. Because in the words of RuPaul: If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else? 

NOTE: If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away or dial 911 in an emergency. You also can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential.

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Shaunie O'neal's wedding, LBGT advocate and Bridgeton star Gold Rousheval, Giselle Bryant dating rumors, Kevin Samuel's death, and, uh, Tony Nominee Jesse Williams' "nude" scene leaking on social media. (Listen, we don't condone leaking nudes, but Jesse has NOTHING to be ashamed of! Hello!)

In Watching Romance, we talk Bling Empire (Netflix 5/13), the return of RHOA (Bravo) and Real Housewives of Lagos, Blood Sisters (Netflix 5/10), This is Us (NBC), and Revenge Best Served Chilled (Lifetime 5/14)

In Reading Romance, we highlight Kilby Blades's BWWM Italian set romance "It Takes a Villa" and in line with our theme, in Listening to Romance, we hype up the calming tunes of Kehlani's new album, Blue Water Road.

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Just a little this and that episode featuring a variety of hot topics and randomness from Russell and Future to RiRi and A$AP. In Watching Romance, we talk the bevy of Lifetime movies that we enjoyed over break including Wrath (Michelle Williams), and the Fallen Angels Murder Club (Toni Braxton). In Reading Romance, Tati talks the last book in Farrah Rochon's trilogy The Hookup Plan and Ayesha Harunna Attah's Zainab Takes New York.  In Listening to Romance, we throw it back with some Tracy Chapman and a new discovery, Ballad (song: Selfish).

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What do you get when you mix nerds, cheese, and love? You get books that warm your heart by Cathy Yardley. We talk love, craft, and why cheese is an important food group! About Cathy: Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin's, Avon, and Harlequin. She writes fun, geeky, and diverse characters who believe that underdogs can make good and that sometimes being a little wrong is just right. Get links to her social media and sign up for her newsletter at www.CathyYardley.com 

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Nick Cannon/Jessica White reuniting, Khloe and Trey Songz fanning the flames of the rumor mill, and why Mary J Blige is OK without kids.

In Reading Romance, once again, we shout out Cathy Yardley's Gouda Friends and Taj McCoy's Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell (both drop March 22)

In Listening to Romance, Tati shouts out the Maxwell/Joe/Anthony Hamilton Night Concert, and the discography of Maxwell and the Tea and Strumpets Regency Podcast.

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This week, Yaki and Tati talk about an article on Essence.com from women over fifty who are imparting love and live wisdom that they wish they received when they were younger. We talk about those lessons and how we too, have employed some of them in our lives.

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Kanye's new Kim K Clone (or is it Klone??), Lil Durk and Low body counts (ugh), and Nicki Minaj's sex advice. In Watching Romance, we talk about The Gilded Age (HBO), Tati's recaps of The Courtship (NBC), and her new love of Grand Crew (NBC/Peacock).

In Reading Romance, we talk Dating Dr Dil by Nisha Sharma, A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Audible Exclusive) and our upcoming Spring 22 Romance Reading List.

In Listening to Romance, we talk Good Moms, Bad Choices, a podcast about sex positive and weed forward moms. Listen here.

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What does an audiobook narrator do? How do you get started in the industry. We have a hourlong conversation with the great Wesleigh Siobhan, audiobook narrator to some of your favorite indie and traditionally published romance books (The Perfect Find, Office Hours, etc). She's narrated over 150 books in genres raging from paranormal to contemporary romance. Always the champion of indie romance authors, Wesleigh is the "gatekeeper into romantic escapism" and  talks about her hopes to open the door for other narrators and authors in black romance.

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We are kicking off Women's History Month with a discussion about the empowering ways of dirty talk and how it can boost your confidence in and out of the bedroom. H/T to Shan Boodram and her sexology tips.

 In Hot Topics in Romance, we celebrate Da Brat's nuptials, Neicey Nash and her boo in the cover of Essence, scold Big Sean's leaked nudes, cheer Jason Mamoa reconciling with Lisa Bonet, and pray that Kimora Lee Simmons protects her coins against her ex husband.

In Watching Romance, Tati talks the finales of Euphoria and Love is Blind and anticipation for The Courtship (NBC 3/6). Yakini talks watching Dynasty with her boys.

In Reading Romance, we should out second chance love with Love's Truth by K. Lashaun and Restore Me by JL Seegers.

In Listening to Romance, we adore Dhonielle Clayton and Zoraida Cordova's Deadline City Podcast.

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