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S06E15: Do Adults Need Sex Ed?

Adults Desperately Need Sex Education The amount of ignorance that many adult men (and a handful of women) have with regards to sex, sexual intercourse, and women’s bodies shouldn’t surprise us after seeing a bunch of crusty old white dudes legislate women’s bodies. But be prepared to be shocked at the depths this ignorance can…

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S06E14: Did The Pandemic Ruin Dating?

Post-Pandemic Dating Episode Summary We’re a few years out from the big shutdown due to COVID-19, and we’ve moved on from being worried about the pandemic to a new normal where we pretend it’s not happening anymore. This pandemic has had permanent effects on so many aspects of our lives – what has it done…

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S06E12: Is That The Jonah Hill You’re Going To Die On?

Jonah Hill Controversy Episode Boundaries are essential to any healthy relationship. But when does it transform from a healthy boundary to unhealthy abuse? What is the line between controlling someone’s behavior and setting behaviors for a respectful relationship? Sarah and Adam discuss the recent Jonah Hill controversy and talk about why his behavior was not…

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S06E11: Respecting Dating App Boundaries

Respecting and Setting Boundaries on Dating Apps Dating apps give you the opportunity to set boundaries with regards to your safety, and when people push or violate those boundaries, it’s a huge red flag. Adam and Sarah talk about when it is and is not okay to find someone in real life or on social…

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S06E10: Tone Policing: Time To Stop Being So Polite To Men

Tone Policing: Time to Stop Being Polite to Men Tone policing is one of the most pervasive examples of male privilege and systemic misogyny in society today. Why are assertive women called bossy and shamed for their tones when assertive men are promoted? Why is society obsessed with being “ladylike” or polite as a way…

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S06E09: Love Languages Are Trash

Are Love Languages Trash? One of the most popular discussions among people in relationships revolves around love languages. While it seems nice to have our relationships tied up in such pretty little bows, the reality is that love languages are trash. The author, a misogynistic homophobic old pastor, created the concept as a way to…

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S06E07: Dating Horror Stories

Dating Horror Stories Episode Summary This week, Sarah and Adam dive into the foul depths of the Internet to bring you some of the darkest and weirdest dating and relationship stories. But that’s not all! This week has the Chilean edition of “What to See With Sarah G”, a DKS meetup in Seattle on Thursday,…

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S06E04: Pair Bonding and Promiscuity

Pair Bonding and Promiscuity Episode Summary Before you listen to this episode, call the DKS Hotline at 407-519-0181 and ask us a question! Done? Great. The new trend in toxic man culture and women shaming is a nonsense phrase called “pair bonding” and how it applies to a woman’s sex life (never the man’s, of…

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S06E02: Will You Marry Me?

Will You Marry Me? Episode Summary What’s the end goal of a relationship? Does it have to be marriage? After Sarah takes a private trip to Hawaii, does she have big news about her and Roy? You won’t want to miss this episode, full of travel tips for Oahu, a caller to the DKS Helpline,…

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S05E29: Traveling with a Partner

Traveling with a Partner Episode Summary They say that one of the best ways to test a relationship is to go on vacation together (that or shop at IKEA). Sarah and Adam give you some great tips for making the most out of traveling, setting expectations for your couple’s vacay, and staying together and happy…

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