Episode Archives

S04E09: The Friend Zone Fallacy

Fallacy of the Friend Zone Episode Summary: The Friend Zone is not real! In this episode, Adam and Sarah break down the fallacy of the friend zone and explain why the very concept is non-existent and men should stop using it as an excuse to exhibit shitty or “nice guy” behavior. Learn how to break…

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S04E08: Jumpstarting Your Sex Drive

Low Sex Drive Episode Summary: Whether you’re in a relationship or on your own, your sex drive can vary drastically. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Adam talk about ways to boost that sex drive into something that works for you and a partner (or you and your right hand). Also this week: Sarah and…

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S04E07: The Importance of Communication

Communication Episode Summary: For years, Sarah and Adam have discussed the importance of communication without explaining how to communicate! It’s about time – this episode they provide a set of tools to effectively and empathetically communicate in any type of interpersonal relationship. Also this week, Sarah celebrates a dating anniversary and Adam’s life falls apart….

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S04E06: The One About Orgasms

Orgasmic Episode Summary: Cumming to your ear holes this week is a brand new episode all about everyone’s favorite type of happy ending – the orgasm! Sarah and Adam ejaculate all of the information you need to know about making your day jizztastic. Also in this episode, Adam rants about the transphobic Super Straight movement…

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S04E05: How Do You Flirt?

Flirting Episode Summary: By popular demand from our Dating Kinda Sucks Facebook group, Adam and Sarah tackle the tricky topic of flirting. How do you flirt with someone without coming off as a creep? When do you approach someone? What should your end goal be? When do you know it’s safe to go say hi?…

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S04E04: Are You Codependent?

Codependency Episode Summary: What better way to follow up an episode about Valentine’s Day than to look at codependency? Sarah and Adam talk about all of the ways that being codependent can show up in a relationship, and how best to deal with it. Is any form of codependency unhealthy? Are there good types? Listen…

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S04E03: A COVID-19 Valentine’s Day

Pandemic VD Episode Summary: Valentine’s Day puts enough of a burden on couples even before a pandemic hit – what do you do during COVID-19? Sarah and Adam talk about the reality of Valentine’s Day, ways to make the most of a commercial holiday, and how to handle the holiday if you’re single. Also in…

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S04E02: Cringiest Dating Moments

Cringiest Dating Moments Episode Summary: Everyone has that moment where they said or did something during a date that was cringeworthy and embarrassing. Some people have more than one! Sarah and Adam share some of their cringiest moments in dating, along with moments shared by listeners, and give a few tips on ways to avoid…

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S04E01: Dating Affirmations for 2021

Dating Resolutions Summary Welcome to Season Four of Dating Kinda Sucks! Sarah and Adam talk through some good affirmations (NOT resolutions) that may make dating, sex, and interpersonal relationships easier as we move into 2021. What are your affirmations for this year? Also in this episode, Sarah’s a Camry, Adam goes on a crazy date,…

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S03E29: Is It Time For A Dating Detox?

Going on a Dating Detox Episode Summary For the last episode of the year, Sarah and Adam talk about when it’s a good time to give yourself a break from dating and focus on yourself for a bit. There’s no timeline and no deadline, but everyone needs a break occasionally, especially during this clusterf*ck of…

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