Abstinence, Finishing Fast, & Sober Sex with Evelyn Gonzalez
Actress and Creator Evelyn Gonzalez wastes no time dishing on her 4-year-long abstinence journey when she joins Nick and Dr. Dow to discuss why abstaining works for her, what led to her choice, and the difference between abstinence and celibacy. Plus, the table tackles performance anxiety, when to give a long-time pursuer a chance, and the importance of trusting your intuition. Then Nick hits the streets for some wisdom and insight from a few fans who’ve had a bit too much to drink.
Safe Words, Trauma Bonds, & Hall Passes with Melyssa Ford
The holiday season is all about giving but what about receiving? Nick is joined by his “Love Minister” Dr. Laura Berman and actress, model, podcaster, Melyssa Ford for a give and take about putting out. How soon is too soon to give and receive in the bedroom, foreplay vs. going all the way, and how to ask for what you want and why sometimes you might need a safe word! Plus are we freakier now than in previous generations? Is asking for an “open relationship” the beginning of the end? Are “hall passes” ever a good idea? And the pros and cons of a polyamorous lifestyle. Then the table tackles the fundamental question of our time: Who cheats better, men or women? And finally Nick hits the streets with a single focus: Narcissists!
Foreplay, Finishing Fast, and Sugar Daddies with Shan Boodram
Pump, p-p-pump, pump it up! This week Nick, Dr. Vivianna Coles, and sexologist Shan Boodram start the show with a discussion about finishing! The table tackles lasting long, finishing fast, and whether reaching a simultaneous O is always the goal. Then the group discusses how to gracefully exit a situationship, navigate post-partum intimacy, and date while co-parenting (a topic Nick knows all too well). Next, Shan and the doctor drop some gems on male hygiene, getting tested, and STD prevention. Finally, Nick hits the streets to hear the people’s take on sugar daddies — who’s got one, how does it work, and what are the ground rules?
Money, “Man Smoothies”, & Low Effort Dating with Rosa Acosta
We all know about “mo money, mo problems” — but in a relationship, not having enough money can cause problems too! Tonight, Nick is joined by Dr. Mike Dow and dancer, model, actress, and former ‘Wild’n Out’ girl Rosa Acosta for a full accounting of the role finances play in finding love and why a good provider sometimes wins out over a soulmate. Rosa breaks down the ingredients in her perfect “man smoothie,” then the table talks initiation in the bedroom, misconceptions about same-sex relationships, and the science behind sexual orientation. Rosa goes off on “low effort” dating habits in the digital age and why we shouldn’t reward such behavior, then Nick hits the streets for the quick and dirty on STDs.
Keeping it Fresh, Finishing, and Fantasizing about Your Ex with Sabrina Jalees
It’s no secret that dating has evolved in the digital era but as a result, so has rejection and how we handle it! Nick is joined by Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins and comedian Sabrina Jalees for an honest conversation about the difference between getting rejected IRL vs. getting rejected in your DM’s, which one hurts more and why? Plus, the table weighs in on keeping it fresh, why showing love and affection is considered “soft” behavior; a question about whether getting snipped can affect your “performance” leads to a master class from Dr. Perkins about IVF, freezing your eggs, embryos, and vasectomies; and how problematic is it if you can’t finish with your partner without thinking about your ex? Then Nick hits the streets for some “too close for comfort” confessions from the people including sister/sister love and a wild tale about an unexpected threesome.