Sext And The City

Carrie finds herself in a no-win situation when asked to weigh in on a friends relationship. In this episode I sit down with Tony, the podcaster behind "10 Years and Counting...," a podcast about being single for ten years. We talk about: Does being single mean you're the "fun one" Weighing in on a friend's relationship being a no win Can single people give relationship advice Are relationships based on delusion Are there some things better left unsaid in relationships When should you think about getting back together Can you replace human companionship Old school breadcrumbing

In this episode, Carrie decides to compare her relationship success to baseball stats. Turns out, her batting average is pretty bad. I interviewed my friend (a Carrie/Charlotte mix) this week to talk about this and more. We touch on: 18 dates in 2018 Running into an ex Social media and exes What is a breakup in modern times Quantity versus quality dates

In this episode, I sit down with Alex and Callie of The Unwritten Rules, a podcast on all the dating rules we follow but don't talk about. We get into the following...and tell a few crazy stories of our own. Finding someone's crazy ("freak") versus hiding your own Asking questions just to have your feelings hurt If someone's a freak, are their friends First date expectations Is the sex haze real? WTF is a date? Follow Alex and Callie @unwrittenrulesnyc where you can find links to all the places you can check out their podcast!

For this episode I spoke to Dr. Emily Wilson, a clinical psychologist, who has a unique focus on sex therapy. Dr. Wilson is a wealth of knowledge and gave great advice that is applicable to every relationship. We touched on a number of topics from: How to spice your relationship back up when the honeymoon phase is over Attitudes on sex in big cities vs small towns How much sex is "normal" How to communicate better in the bedroom Her top tip for better sex Want more specific? You can book a session (she does Skype!) with her at emilywilsonpsyd@gmail.com. Check out her website here.

When the first line of a book is “I left my fiancé for Sex and the City," you know it’s going to be good. This week I interviewed a Sex and the City expert, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of Sex and the City and Us. The book dives into the makings of the show and how it impacted society. We talked about: All the deets on Candace Bushnell (how she actually afforded Carrie's closet!) What most people get wrong about the show The most surprising thing learned during the research Characters traits and why each is important Where are their families?? Societal problems with the show  You can buy the book in paperback (perfect for a beach read) this week here. For all things pop culture, check out the podcast Jennifer co-hosts Pop Literacy.

A lot of these you may have heard before. Which means maybe finally do them... BUT there is one you have definitely not heard MEN. 

This week I interview a former Samantha and now a badass mother of four for, season 1 episode 10, "The Baby Shower." On it we talk about: What to expect when you're not expecting A mother's instinct Pregnancy sucks. Everyone else is lying Sacrifices you make as a mother How to hold on to yourself as a mother And this mommy is starting her own podcast! Find her at The Unfiltered Mommy. Follow along BTS @sextnthecity

We have Miranda and Samantha again to talk about settling and desperation! In this episode we break down episode 9 of season 1, "The Turtle and the Hare." Sacrificing looks for personality Short-term pain for long-term happiness Signs you really don't care about them Reasons people get married other than love Can we change people Do we all want what we can't have I tell a really embarrassing story

On this episode we talk threesomes. So of course I did a threesome for the episode. As in, you get a Carrie (me), a Samantha, and a Miranda chatting. We discuss: The novelty of threesomes Being the guest star and how to treat them Threesomes with friends Threesomes to save a relationship Social media stalking How well do you know the people you are sleeping with Why women don't leave a bad date Follow behind the scenes IG @sextnthecity

In this episode I interview a Samantha...on monogamy. Does it even exists anymore with all the opportunities and convenience we are afforded in a modern world? On this episode we talk about: "The talk" aka Defining The Relationship Statistics on dating, relationships, and monogamy Does monogamy even exist How we make ourselves look crazy More on red flags

In this episode I interview one of my longtime best friends on secret sex. Carrie wonders how many of us are having great sex with people we are ashamed to admit to our friends? In this episode we discuss: Is secret sex the ultimate form of intimacy or a way we deny feelings and compartmentalize lives Have you ever been the cheese girl Introducing people to your friends What makes for strong friendships Going through people's stuff Fetishes and pleasing your partner Sex on a first date

In this episode I record with a Samantha for S1 E5, “The Power of Female Sex.” We dive into a number of topics ranging from: What is the LEGAL difference in a “professional girlfriend” and “professional” Samantha’s phrase “equal opportunity exploiters” Capitalism in the dating world Professional dating versus serial dating Why you should date for your Dont’s Your job title impacting your dating life Red flags Follow the journey at @sextnthecity

This week on Sext and the City we discuss episode four, Valley of the Twenty-something guys. Carrie wonders why younger guys would be attracted to women that are a decade older than them. On this episode I interview Leah, a fellow Carrie, and we dive into: Reasons given in the episode / my Tinder story Are the stereotypes Carrie gives accurate The "New York timeline" When you wake up in a younger guys apartment... The real dealbreakers for dating out of your age group Who pays on a date Is the Jordyn/Tristan/Khloe tied to this theory

In this episode titled, Carrie wonders why couples treat singles strange - is it because they need them figured out? I took this question to the expert on couples, the Bridesmaid for Hire Jen Glantz. In this episode we talk about: How friendships change when one enters a relationship Women taking the brunt of blame for a man Females supporting females rather than being threatened by them Talking to strangers The Singles Table at weddings Why you should just say yes one more time (and bring a positive attitude) Learn more about Jen Glantz and her services at her site here, check out her books, and listen to her podcast!

In episode 2 of season 1, "Models and Mortals," Carrie wonders if there is a physics to beauty. So I brought my friend Brian, who has a PhD in Chemistry (and is a total Charlotte), to discuss the laws of attraction and the "physics" of beauty. On this episode we talk about: Why do men want to date "beautiful women" Do opposites attract in relationships Comparing yourself to people's exes Ghosting versus faded Dating profiles How we slide into the DMs with dating apps Follow behind the scenes on IG @sextnthecity

Hello world! Meet Sex and the City. In this very first episode 20 years ago, Carrie declares Manhattan is the end of love and wonders if women are throttling up on their new found power of being an “equal sex.” In this episode I interview my friend Michelle (a Miranda and also an attorney) and we discuss: The origin of ghosting Men and women as equals Would you rather have someone want you or need you Women’s expectations (are we too picky), and those of society “Checking” each other on dates and in the office Do nice guys finish last   P.S. Michelle was also featured on the Today Show for a piece on millennial sex trends. You can watch that here. Follow behind the scenes on IG @sextnthecity

Had a bad experience dating? We’ve all been there. Especially these four women named Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. On this podcast we are going to dive into all the questions Carrie Bradshaw posed for her and her friends, and how we would answer them in today’s modern dating world. You know, with the advent of online dating and sext messages. Stay tuned because things may get a little sexy. Or awkward.