Fear doesn't stop death, it only stops life.
Ted Lasso is THE flagship show on AppleTV+, and there are several reasons for that! This episode, Beatrice and Dante pull the series apart and discuss how, on the surface, it appears to just be a show about a soccer team, but in reality, it is a roadmap for life.
Read MoreOne of the best parts of Beatrice and Dante's recent trip to Miami were the seminars and workshops run by Taylor Sparks, Sex Goddess. Taylor was kind enough to tell us her origin story, as well as the ins and outs (see what we did there?) of lifestyle events.
Taylor (a.k.a Mariposa) Sparks is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behaviour. With over twenty years of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops.
For more than 15 years before, she was a highly sought-after corporate trainer with a proficiency in the areas of: Communications, Negotiations, Leadership and Business Management skills, Customer Service and Team Building with a specialty in DISC Personality Assessments.
While traveling around the globe, Taylor has become renowned in the adult travel industry and is a powerful public speaker both nationally and internationally. Coaching couples, singles in both the ethically monogamous and ethically non-monogamous communities.
Personally, she has two adult children, a 25-year marriage that was both ethically monogamous/ethically non-monogamous (12/13 years respectively) and has identified as ethically non-monogamous for more than 15 years. Taylor lives a plant-based life, socially and environmentally conscious and a strong supporter of all things organic, natural and eco-friendly...including Love.
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante are back from attending a hotel takeover event in Miami... and they have thoughts.
Read MoreHonesty and communication are key to any healthy relationship. It's the reason that we are able to enjoy the type of relationship that we have. Ahead of our first foray into a Lifestyle take-over event, Beatrice and Dante dive into some sordid secrets that spouses keep from each other.
Read MoreOur love lives and sex lives have been co-opted by dating app corporations and reality TV. What does this mean for the post-COVID world of love, sex and relationships?
Read MoreThere seems to be a rise in the number of men who consider themselves "nice guys", and then promptly show you they are anything but nice if you don't do or say exactly what they want. This week Beatrice and Dante take a look at some examples of self-professed "nice guys" and see that there is a big difference between being a "nice guy" and an actual good guy.
Read MoreDante recently went back and watched This is 40 and wondered if we are we all doomed to fall apart after 40? Turns out, it all depends on the choices you make.
Read MoreWe had to succumb to the lure of "The White Lotus" and it didn’t disappoint! This week Beatrice and Dante chat about what they got right and what they got wrong about non-monogamy, jealousy and relationships.
Read MoreIt's been awhile Brave Ones! We're back and discuss what's up with Adam Levine, Dante's travel to a Blue Zone, and the #1 indicator on the potential success of a relationship.
Read MoreHow much resemblance does love on reality tv shows have compared to real life? This week Beatrice and Dante discuss relationship reality shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Love Island and The Ultimatum. What can we learn from these shows, and what do the shows get right or wrong?
Read MoreAfter a brief hiatus, we discuss the delightful Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (MASSIVE spoiler alert!). In this wonderful gem of a movie, Emma Thompson plays a retired school teacher hiring a sex worker to help her fulfil a sex life never lived, and showed sexy and enthusiastic consent, first orgasms in your sixties, and why the the proper way to open a bottle of champagne should sound like a nun's fart.
Read MoreIt's been a long wait for the second installment of the Top Gun story. The conservative right are claiming it as their own, but is it? This week Beatrice and Dante talk about Top Gun Maverick, the surprising emotional depth of the characters, the incredible visuals, and how it just might be what we all need right now.
Read MoreHave you ever been so into someone, and then they do something seemingly innocuous and you are so disgusted and can't come back from it? You've got the ick. It's different for everyone but is it real, or is it post-pandemic dating sabotage? Beatrice and Dante unpack the social and evolutionary purposes for disgust and share some ick-worthy experiences from their past.
Read MoreYay, we're finally returning to normal! Unfortunately, along with a return to normal comes a spike in STI infections and declining condom use. What's going on? Beatrice and Dante discuss safer sex practices, condom use objections, and how to get just the right fit.
Read MoreWe all have our favourite movies, cult favourites and classics. But, in an age of rapid and dramatic social change, how do they hold up?
Read MoreDoes it matter to you if that penis arrives hard or soft? The Worst Person in the World brought this to the forefront and led Beatrice and Dante to talk about whether this is actually a thing, why are there so many penises on TV all of a sudden, and puns… Lots of puns.
Read MoreHe's back! After far too long, Beatrice and Dante sit down with Dr. Tom Murray and discuss his upcoming book, over controlled people, and what the heck is going on with politics in the USA.
Read MoreThis week Beatrice and Dante speak with "knowledge demon" Dr. James B. Stein, whose wildly popular TikTok account eviscerates problematic creators and misogynists with microphones, all with academic citations. Beatrice and Dante discuss The Tinder Swindler, misogyny in politics and privilege with Dr. Stein, and why giving microphones to all these people might actually be good thing.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that And Just Like That… is an awful continuation of the SATC characters. The Golden Girls, by contrast, was, and continues to be, a love letter to women of a certain age. In this episode, we hold these two series up and see who got it right. Be warned… MAJOR SPOILERS ahead!
Read MoreThis week Beatrice and Dante sit down with our long-time friend, and friendly neighbourhood lesbian, Alex, to discuss some misconceptions many straight people have about the queer community.
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