James Nelson and I discuss: James' online dating life. The logistics of winking; whether or not it is always a come on to wink at someone. An anonymous woman asks why men are scared of saying “I love you.” Anonymous asks what to do when you have snooped your boyfriend's Instagram activity and have discovered information you find troubling. Seasons.

Sammy Loren and I discuss: Love Vs. Romance. Nietzsche. Tips for a 32-year-old woman who is entering into an open relationship with her current boyfriend of 2 years. The popularization and normalization of polyamory. Nabokov quotes. The politics of texting when you’re newly dating someone, and what to do when you’re perceiving mixed messages from someone via text. Anonymous asks whether or not it is worth it to speak your true feelings to an ex. Oscar Wilde quotes. Romantic gestures in relationships.

Lorenzo Alvarez, James Nelson and I discuss: Connotations of the words: ‘desire’ and ‘commitment.’ Intermittent texting. Anonymous female 28 is confused by the intermittent text messages from a guy she recently started dating. An anonymous woman is exhausted by the guy she's dating who “wants to joke text all the time.” We separate the top dating apps into the categories of: hookup vrs long term relationship. When desire becomes obsession. An anonymous woman asks about the landscape of modern heterosexual dating. Gaea tells a joke about the wage gap. Anonymous asks for our opinion on what we believe is a normal amount of sex in a relationship of 2+ years.

Pornographer and multidisciplinary artist Margie Schnibbe & I discuss: Her alias Vena Virago. How she got started making adult films. Alt porn. Promoting sex positivity and women embracing sexual pleasure. Margie’s casting process: what types of body shapes and sizes she looks for in her films. Margie’s Documentary: Pornstar Pets. What it was like to have sex on reality TV with a male gigolo. Proposition 60, California's controversial 2016 ballot measure that would have required adult film performers to use condoms. Margie’s audience. What Margie is working on now. Where to find non misogynistic and/or feminist porn.

James Nelson and I discuss: body and pubic hair grooming for men. A woman in her twenties wonders if her boyfriend’s communication will improve, or if she is being overly optimistic about his ability to change. An anonymous female is worried that the guy she just started dating has not had a long relationship in 10 years. Anonymous asks about apologies from her boyfriend. Anonymous is upset because the boyfriend sulks after he apologizes. We explore potential significance and meaning of a man’s recurrent sexual fantasy dreams. James tells us about his dream involving a porn star. A 39 year-old woman has some hang ups about dating a 24 year-old man.

In this "mashup" episode, Amber Sterling and I discuss: How to know if you have found "the one." In laws not getting along with your significant other. Dating someone who "is great" but who doesn't match who you had in mind for your "dream man." Finding closure post breakup. Feeling like you are more in love with your girlfriend than she is with you. Basic tips for conflict resolution. What to do, if anything, when your friends are in unhealthy relationships.

Maxim Ludwig and I discuss: our first breakups. Max tells us about losing his virginity. Getting back together after breaking ups: good idea or, the worst idea. Whether relationships should be mostly laughing, sex and being supportive of one another. A man asks about deciding when to leave a relationship once it becomes “a lot of work to maintain.” Bad sex. Whether or not sex can get better in relationships. A woman asks whether she should break up with a man she’s newly dating if the sex isn’t very good. How to end a casual relationship. Anonymous asks if it is ok to “casually fade away” when you’re dating multiple people; or if you should have a conversation with the person you don’t want to keep dating. A Woman asks our advice on how to handle dating someone who isn’t culturally sensitive.

Sam Johnson and I discuss interpreting signs to gauge someone's level of interest in you after a first date. A man in his twenties asks about dating a woman who he feels is acting hot and cold towards him. First date recaps. Setting monetary limits for dating someone. Dating fatigue. Whether or not it's ok to flirt with your exes friends. If so, how long should you wait?

Sam Johnson and I discuss interpreting signs to gauge someone's level of interest in you after a first date. A man in his twenties asks about dating a woman who he feels is acting hot and cold towards him. First date recaps. Setting monetary limits for dating someone. Dating fatigue. Whether or not it's ok to flirt with your exes friends. If so, how long should you wait?

Kern Haug and I discuss different ways to meet potential loves; how he and I met our past or present loves. Dropping items in grocery stores to meet people. Opening communication opportunities. Kern tells us an adventurous story of meeting friend in a rowboat. I read a listener submitted story by Patrick Lee of Montreal Canada. “Parties & Romance 1973” recalls how he and his male friends met women in Montreal in the 1970’s. How to put yourself in situations where you're at your best. Tips on setting up friends. A man in his late 30’s, just out of a 6 year relationship and used to meeting women at parties, asks for suggestions for meeting women in age appropriate settings. Preferences for being asked out or asking people out. Dating your exes friends.