Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating

One statistic stopped us cold: a meaningful slice of American singles say they’ve had a “romantic relationship” with AI, not just a quick chat or a joke, but ongoing emotional companionship and intimate conversation. That’s where our conversation with Dr. Amanda Gesselman goes first, and it opens a bigger question about what connection looks like in 2026 when dating, sex, and technology keep colliding. Dr. Gesselman leads Sex and Relationship Science at Match.com and researches intimacy at the Kinsey Institute, so she’s not guessing, she’s working from the annual Singles in America survey. We get into how Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers differ on sexual activity, committed monogamy, and openness to non-monogamous relationships like open relationships and polyamory. We also talk about age gap relationships and what people actually say they’re looking for when they date someone 10+ years older or younger. Then we shift to porn use and the real-world impact many singles report: unrealistic expectations about bodies, doubts about sexual performance, and pressure that can follow people into new relationships. From there, we zoom out to dating strategies. Most singles say they’re open to a relationship, but far fewer are actively dating, and the apps are still the dominant path. At the same time, we hear signs of a swing back toward in-person meetups and a jump in people using professional matchmakers. We also unpack the “misconception gap” in heterosexual dating: men feeling assumed to want only casual sex, women feeling assumed to be materialistic, and how that misread creates burnout even while romantic optimism stays stubbornly strong. If you like research-backed dating advice with real numbers and real nuance, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Dating can make smart, capable people feel weirdly powerless. One minute you’re hopeful, the next you’re stuck in the texting spiral, overanalyzing every message, and wondering why the spark never turns into something real. I sit down with dating coach Alana McKenzie Page to talk about what actually changes your results, and why “trying harder” often backfires when it’s coming from anxiety and overthinking. Alana shares how she went from feeling ignored and mismatched for years to building a relationship that felt easy, connected, and genuinely fun. We dig into the idea that dating success is not a personality trait. Flirting, communication, and emotional presence are skills you can learn, whether you need simple tools or deeper support after heartbreak. We also explore her body-based approach from her book The Art of Feminine Seduction, including why getting out of your head and back into your body can help you create chemistry, attraction, and intimacy that lasts beyond a couple of exciting dates. You’ll also hear practical flirting tips for real life and online dating, why specific compliments beat “Hi how are you,” and a thoughtful take on the dating ick: when it’s a true incompatibility and when it might be a cue to check your own boundaries or emotional availability. If you’re tired of dating apps, craving real connection, and curious about “alluring energy” through a tantric and Taoist lens, this conversation will give you a clearer path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s burnt out on dating, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Most people gamble on love. We make big promises on small information, then wonder why chemistry fizzles into conflict. Today we pull the curtain back with Anil Gupta—TEDx speaker, triple best-selling author, and the “Love Doctor”—to share a clear framework for happiness and a practical method to choose partners who are truly safe for your heart. We start with G³, a simple formula that compounds well-being. From there, we connect happiness to attraction: when your inner state shifts, so does the quality of people you draw in. Then we dismantle the guesswork in dating. Anil introduces ABCD. The heart of the conversation is forgiveness. Letting go of resentment toward parents, exes, and yourself clears the residue that distorts attraction and reactions. Love stops being a slot machine and becomes a craft you can learn. If this conversation moves you, share it with a friend who needs clarity in love, hit follow, and leave a review with the one question you’ll ask on your next date. Your story might help someone else find the courage to choose better. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore a practical four-step method to raise the odds of real connection in midlife dating, blending clarity with romance. Ian shares how a business blueprint became a personal roadmap that stops settling and protects energy. • defining non-negotiables and nice to haves • using low-investment milestones to test fit • applying objective checkpoints after each date • playing the odds without burning out • recognizing deal breakers early • knowing when it is a true yes • pacing, consent, and safety on first dates • where to get the F Yeah dating guide https://www.f-yeah.dating/ If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well. And of course, follow the show Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

What if the traits we celebrate in men—toughness, self-reliance, powering through—are the very habits pulling them away from health, love, and purpose? Men’s embodiment coach Jason Lange joins us to trace how boys are taught to leave their bodies, why that blunts emotion and intimacy, and how to rebuild connection from the ground up. We dig into the invisible training many boys receive: stop crying, sit still, think your way out. Jason explains how emotions begin as sensations and how years of numbing make it hard to identify, let alone share, what’s real. From the “Man Box” to the dysfunction of swipe culture, we unpack the pressures that reward status over presence and leave too many men isolated. Then we pivot to solutions. Jason breaks down the power of men’s groups—small circles that rewire the nervous system for safety and belonging. You’ll hear how vasopressin and oxytocin shape bonding and help men connect, and how simple somatic practices unlock grief, fear, and anger without letting those states run your life. If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs it, hit follow, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Your words help others step out of the Man Box and into real connection. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore how early attachment wounds can lead to love addiction and toxic relationships, and we share practical tools to build secure connection from the inside out. Sherry Gaba offers clear signs of toxicity, explains trauma bonds and love bombing, and outlines somatic ways to heal. • how insecure attachment forms and drives partner choice • why love bombing hooks the nervous system • signs you are in a toxic relationship • jealousy as a symptom of insecurity and past betrayal • difference and overlap between codependency and love addiction • somatic, polyvagal, and parts work for self-regulation • breaking trauma bonds and pacing intimacy • transgenerational trauma and epigenetics as context • resources, books, and next steps for support If anybody is struggling right now and they are looking for a therapist, I do 15-minute consults for free I also have a free ebook for anybody if they want to go to sherrygaba.com forward slash npquiz So if you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well. And also follow the show, of course. Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We speak with Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud about rethinking male desire, building safer consent, and turning pressure into genuine connection. He shares his journey into ethical nonmonogamy, how families can make open structures work, and why porn isn’t the enemy—shame and bad sex ed are. • desire is not a need and how that changes connection • consent as the double green light and clear intentions • shifting from entitlement to offering pleasure • therapy with hetero, gay, mono, and poly clients • personal path from affairs to ethical nonmonogamy • cohabiting, parenting roles, and house domains • book insights on testosterone myths and emotion skills • stress, libido, and dating with safety in mind • porn, shame, and mental health drivers of compulsion • early exposure, sex education gaps, and resources • how to contact Eric and work within California If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore single-parent dating, the realities of being a sex therapist on the apps, and what it really takes to talk about sex without shame. Keri Green shares tools for mismatched desire, sexual timelines, and opening tough conversations with care and consent. • single mom dating constraints and filters • clarifying what sex therapy is and is not • handling disrespect and myths on dating apps • mismatched desire and starting where comfort is • using a sexual timeline for insight and healing • orgasm intensity, letting go and aftershocks • squirting basics and reducing stigma • conversation tools and yes/no/maybe lists • ethical non-monogamy foundations and boundaries • recommended books and resources • how to connect with KeriGreen If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and follow it as well, read it as well, too Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Some breakups end; others turn into a campaign of control fought through motions, money, and your children. We invited Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out and a certified domestic violence advocate, to walk us through the reality of legal abuse and how to regain power when an ex weaponizes the system. She shares how abandonment triggers can fuel rage, smear campaigns, and endless filings—and why the smartest response is a steady, documented, and strategic one. If you’re navigating a high-conflict divorce, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. Listen, share with a friend who needs it, and subscribe for more candid, expert-backed conversations. If this helped, leave a review so others can find it too. Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore how practical neuroscience and somatic work can clear stuck patterns in love and life without rehashing trauma. Riana Malia shares a three‑phase method to replace old wiring, define non‑negotiables, and claim a new identity with speed and compassion. • conscious versus unconscious mind and the body as storage • what talk loops reinforce • Clear to Create methodology and three phases • values, non‑negotiables, and clean decisions • reverse‑engineered goals and RAS installation • quantum time release • high achievers’ blind spots in intimacy • alchemical forgiveness and agency • client transformations and measurable shifts • how to work one‑on‑one with Riana If you love this episode be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Send a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore how to stop having the same fight. Greg Stevens shares how repairing 36 past relationships taught him that insight only matters when it becomes a habit. • why repeated arguments persist without a foundation • how psychological safety unlocks hard conversations • mutual respect and mutual purpose as safety levers • using clarifying questions to reach the real hurt • defining respect and setting repair agreements • rapid cleanup with the “stained carpet” mindset • shifting from nice to effective truth-telling • work skills that improve home relationships • men and women as different operating systems • production vs attraction as a useful lens If you love this episode be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We sit with Nikki Corbett to explore why she ended an affair she still cared about, how that choice led to The Scarlet Edit, and what it takes to rebuild self-worth without carrying shame. We unpack attraction, situationships, gendered needs, and the power of clear boundaries. • starting a focused show to tackle affairs, divorces, and dating dynamics • ending a relationship you love to choose self-respect • emotional needs, appreciation, and reigniting attraction • why affairs fascinate us and what we rarely discuss • the hidden cost of situationships and hookup culture • boundaries, patterns, and dating with intention • polyamory, swinging, jealousy, and consent • coaching women toward confidence and standards • where to find Nikki’s work and community If you love this show or this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Looking for love without the burnout? We sit down with Cheryl Maida, Director of Matchmaking at Matchmaking.com, to explore how high-quality, values-driven introductions can replace endless swiping with genuine connection. Cheryl has spent nearly 16 years guiding singles through a noisy dating landscape, and she lays out a clear path from fatigue to fit: fewer introductions, deeper screening, and coaching that helps you focus on what actually sustains a relationship. We dig into the real tradeoffs between dating apps and professional matchmaking: speed and volume versus trust and compatibility. Cheryl explains how her team interviews every client, screens for core values, life goals, and personality, and crafts concise bios that go beyond photos. You’ll hear why long checklists sabotage momentum, how to narrow to your three or four non-negotiables, and what happens when you challenge assumptions about age and body type. Her story about revealing age last—after interest sparks from substance—shows how often we’re drawn to energy and lifestyle over a number. The conversation also tackles the modern mess: scams, ghosting, and even AI-generated profiles that make it harder to trust what you see. Cheryl shares practical ways to meet people offline with intention plus small social habits that make you more approachable. We cover who can join her database, why women are free and men are clients, the firm boundaries she holds with misaligned expectations, and the expanding niches her team supports, including a fast-growing community of gay men and professionals across the country. If you want a smarter strategy for dating—one built on clarity, compatibility, and credible introductions—this conversation offers a hopeful reset. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s swiped out, and leave a review to tell us which dating “rule” you’re ready to rethink. Then, if you’re curious about curated matches, visit matchmaking.com to connect with Cheryl’s team. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Dating shouldn’t feel like an HR interview. We dive straight into how personhood forms through early bonds and how those patterns quietly script who we chase, who we avoid, and why some relationships feel like home while others feel like work. Jack Bohanan, certified Somatic relationship coach, brings a grounded, experiential approach to attachment that moves beyond labels and into lived change—where the body, boundaries, and honest feedback reshape your style of relating. We unpack the classic anxious–avoidant loop in plain language and talk about how to build secure behaviors without turning your identity into a diagnosis. Jack explains why Somatic’s client-centered, experiential sessions can feel “more therapeutic than therapy,” including consent-based touch, explicit boundary practice, and practitioner ownership of projections. You’ll hear simple but powerful skills—receiving a compliment without deflecting, pausing for regulation, and making small specific requests—that create a new internal map you can carry into love. Then we zoom out to culture. Jack shares a vivid story from Colombia that contrasts U.S. dating with unfiltered feminine expression and examines the current tug-of-war between gender essentialism and neutrality. Biology matters, but it isn’t destiny; roles evolve with safety, technology, and independence. The goal isn’t to cosplay retro polarity, but to meet as two whole people whose energy fits because both are present and real. Expect honest nuance, practical takeaways, and a humane path toward connection that feels alive and steady at the same time. If this conversation sparks something, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your words help more people find the show and build relationships that actually work. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

We explore why marriage is not dating, why friendship beats chemistry for the long haul, and how discernment keeps couples from preventable heartbreak. Shellie R. Warren shares raw stories about porn, intimacy, birth, grief, and the everyday habits that make or break love. • putting healthy before happy as a marriage filter • friendship and lifestyle fit as the core of lasting unions • six months of premarital counseling focused on childhood and intimacy • grief, standards, and choosing not to settle • doula work, Black maternal health, and teen mom advocacy • radical transparency in writing about sex and mistakes • porn’s programming effect and unrealistic expectations • preparation for first-time sex and compassionate education • values, purpose, family dynamics, and compatibility • improvement versus change and ending the parent-partner trap • discernment when mind, body, and spirit do not align If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

What if you could tell in under 90 seconds whether a date shares your core values—or if your communication styles will keep clashing no matter how hard you try? We sit down with business coach and trainer Joe Kavanaugh to unpack BANK, a four-code framework that decodes values fast and reframes dating from guesswork to clarity. Instead of vague chemistry tests, you get a practical way to read tendencies—Blueprint, Action, Nurturing, Knowledge—and tailor your approach without faking who you are. Whether you’re tired of wasting time on mismatched dates or simply want fewer arguments and more connection, this episode gives you tools you can use tonight. We also share a free link to get your personalized report and explain how to read someone quickly and kindly on a first date. Ready to speak the right language for the right person and choose compatibility with confidence? Hit play, subscribe for more straight talk on sex, dating, and psychology, and share this with a friend who needs a better way to spot a match. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic Want to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

What if the health of your relationship depends less on finding the “right person” and more on becoming your truest self? That’s the lens we bring to a frank, generous conversation with conscious relationship coach, intuitive guide, and author LaShawn McCrary. We explore why inner work is the starting line for aligned love, how to tell compatibility from true alignment, and what it takes to build a relationship where both partners feel safe enough to be fully seen. We also highlight LaShawn’s two books. I Am Not An Option is a call to own your truth in dating—if you want marriage, say it, and let misaligned partners pass. Before We Go Any Further is a pre‑engagement workbook that guides couples through the conversations most skip: division of labor with kids, money expectations, boundaries around social media, conflict styles, and long‑term goals. You’ll leave with questions that protect your future, language for asking your partner for what you need, and a compass for building agreements instead of assumptions. If this resonates, share it with someone you care about, hit follow to get new episodes, and leave a quick review telling us one hard conversation you’re ready to have. Your story might help someone else choose a braver love. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

What if the fastest path to honest intimacy starts with a character, a costume, and permission to play? We sit down with clinical sexologist and author Dr. Stephanie Hunter Jones to unpack how role play, cosplay, and power dynamics can help couples move beyond shame, reconnect with desire, and build durable trust. You’ll hear how stepping into a role creates enough distance from self-judgment to try new scripts, feel new sensations, and communicate needs without flinching. We talk through the nuts and bolts of power dynamics in long-term relationships and how they quietly shape arousal, initiation, and resentment. From sexual anorexia as a form of control to erectile dysfunction’s emotional roots, we explore the biology-psychology-relationship triad and offer practical next steps: assessment, slow experimentation, grounding exercises, and gentle, pressure-free touch. For listeners exploring open relationships, Stephanie outlines how to pace the transition with boundaries, check-ins, and a clear sense of why now. Along the way, we return to a core truth: penetration and orgasm are a small slice of intimacy. Play, curiosity, and self-worth do the heavy lifting. Connect with Stephanie’s work, including Beyond the Costume and resources at StephanieHunterJones.com, and remember—authenticity often starts with a little make-believe. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find frank, stigma-free sex and dating education. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic

Send us a text We dig into why dating feels so hard, especially in LA, and how personal clarity can change the outcome. Anna Yoo shares how journaling turned bad dates into insight, community, and a healthy relationship grounded in clear values. • LA dating culture, trust gaps, and vulnerability • Journaling as a tool for patterns and clarity • Men’s commitment mindset as a relationship stabilizer • Women’s need for safety to access vulnerability • Shifting from looks to character and values • Faith, shared priorities, and compatibility tools • Practical reflection after dates to spot red flags • Taking a break to reset habits and standards • Building community to voice hard truths If you love this episode, be sure to tell your friends about it and rate it as well Support the show Thanks for listening! Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!! https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315 Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/build NEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/ Instagram: @fromthesourcesmouth_franktalk Twitter: @tamarapodcast YouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic