This week we talk all things porn: how to find ethical porn that's right for you! We are joined by the hosts of Girls on Porn podcast, Laura Ramaday and Rachel Napoleon, to break it all down! In dating news we discuss the less obvious benefits

The Final Episode

Aug 11th, 2021 1h 42m

After 6 years straight of weekly episodes, this is our final This Is Why podcast (!). We get updates on how the show has affected people's lives, read mushy gush farewell messages and answer two last listener questions. In the news we discuss v

How to Master Dating & Everything We’ve Learned

Aug 4th, 2021 1h 11m

This week we share our top dating lessons and tips from the past 6 years. We answer your listener questions including letting grudges go and getting along with in-laws. In the news we discuss the best dating shows ever & a new dating app hits t

6-Year Anniversary Celebration

Jul 28th, 2021 55m 39s

It's our 6-Year Anniversary and we drop some BIG NEWS! We look back at our top episodes, the past 6 years and feel the feels. Then we answer your listener questions including a follow-up from a listener who went against our advice and now has a

Having Better Sex (& Sleep!) ft. Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise CBD

Jul 21st, 2021 57m 28s

This week we talk all about CBD and how it can help with sleep, sex and more. We welcome Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise, a CBD company that enables women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, and wealth by earning money selling h

Surviving Postpartum ft. Doula Devon Clement

Jul 14th, 2021 1h 7m

This week we talk all about postpartum care, babies and doulas! We welcome Devon Clement, a postpartum doula, parenting guide, baby sleep coach and owner of the agency Happy Family After. We answer your listener questions including what to do w

Angela Got Married!

Jul 7th, 2021 51m 29s

It's one of our most anticipated episodes: Angela got married!!! We hear all about it: the rain! the tears! the trash bags! We answer your listener questions including one listener who hates her best friend’s fiancé and another listener who is

Baby Baby Baby Stuff

Jun 30th, 2021 54m 23s

We're reunited and it feels so good! Angela is married, Laura had a baby! Big things have happened! We’ll answer your listener questions including one about staying friends with exes and keeping things fresh with your partner. Then we’re talkin

Laura’s Birth Story #2 ft. Baby Daddy Nic

Jun 23rd, 2021 1h 15m

Laura's back on the show after a 1 month maternity leave! She's joined by baby daddy, producer, talented artist and husband Nic Rad to talk all about the c-section birth, being parents and what life's been like. We answer your listener question

How to Know You’ve Found “The One” ft. Angela’s Fiancé, Ian (Laura’s maternity leave!)

Jun 16th, 2021 49m 42s

This week’s episode is called How to Know You’ve Found “The One.” It's Ian's final week as a guest host before Laura's triumphant return! We talk about how you have to go on lots of "meh" dates to know when it's a good one and how important it

Making New Friends as an Adult ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé)

Jun 9th, 2021 52m 10s

This week's episode is called Making New Friends as an Adult. Ian is back as guest host while Laura continues her maternity leave. We talk about times we've seen people make friends by sliding into DMs and walking dogs. We answer your listener

Keeping Arguments Respectful ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé)

Jun 2nd, 2021 51m 3s

This week's episode is called Keeping Arguments Respectful. Laura is still on maternity leave, so Ian returns as guest co-host. We talk about recent arguments we've had and how we keep it kind (after yelling a bit, of course). We answer your li

Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning ft. Ian (Angela's Fiancé)

May 26th, 2021 1h 2m

This week's episode is called Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning. Laura is on maternity leave, so Angela's fiancé, Ian, fills in. We talk about how we knew rescheduling the wedding (3x!) was the right move and how you need to do what you're

Eating Plant Based ft. ‘The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler’ author & registered dietician Whitney English

May 19th, 2021 1h 6m

This week we welcome registered dietician and co-author of the new book "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler" Whitney English Tabaie to discuss all things nutrition and diet. We break down myths and discuss the health (and moral!) benefits of eati

Missing Your Ex

May 12th, 2021 30m 47s

This week we talk about what to do when you miss your ex and how to distinguish between missing your ex and missing being in a relationship. Then we answer your listener questions including a listener who misses being silly with her ex and anot

Outgrowing Old Friendships

May 5th, 2021 49m 13s

This week’s episode is called Outgrowing Old Friendships. We talk about switching friendship orbits, when you need to confront a friend you no longer want in your life and when it's okay to let people float away or go in and out of your life. T

300th Episode Special

Apr 28th, 2021 1h 20m

This week is our 300th episode!!! We will be taking a nostalgic look back at some of our favorite moments. Then we dive into the mailbox, which includes a fan with a foot fetish and another listener who wants some pandemic advice. In the news w

Everything You Want to Ask an OB about Pregnancy ft. Dr. Nathan Fox

Apr 21st, 2021 1h 13m

This week we welcome OB and high-risk specialist Dr. Nathan Fox to answer all of our burning pregnancy questions. We cover everything from COVID to sushi (yes you can eat it!) and more! We answer your listener questions including fertility prep

Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner

Apr 14th, 2021 51m 16s

This week's episode is called Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner. We talk about tips to keep the spark alive and not bore the crap out of each other when you see each other all of the time. We answer your listener questions including one li

Freezing Your Eggs ft. Journalist and Producer Darla Murray

Apr 7th, 2021 1h 8m

This week we welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer Darla Murray to talk about her experience freezing her eggs and her piece about the process for Cosmopolitan. Then we answer your listener questions including one listener whose fr

Fairness In the Household

Mar 31st, 2021 54m 25s

More people spending time at home means more chores to do! This week we talk about how to keep things feeling fair between your partner or roomies when it comes to domestic crap. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener

Mental Health and Staying Brave ft. Olympian Alexi Pappas

Mar 24th, 2021 1h 15m

On this week’s episode we welcome Alexi Pappas, an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete who wrote the new book "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas." We talk about mental health and how she found help a

Sweating the Small Stuff

Mar 17th, 2021 48m 28s

There's a lot of big stuff happening in the world but as long as you have perspective, it's okay to sweat the small stuff every now and then! We talk about how to let things go and when it's okay to honor your feels! Then we answer your listene

Vibrators, Gynos and Other TMI

Mar 10th, 2021 51m 42s

This week we chat about vibrators, gynos, lasers and how we find other TMI providers. We’ll be answering your listener questions including one listener who wants advice on finding a good couples vibrator and another listener looking for advice

Identifying Energy Vampires

Mar 3rd, 2021 57m 25s

This week’s episode is all about identifying energy vampires: those people in your life who drain your emotional energy. We talk about how to spot them and how to get rid of them! Then we answer your listener questions including one listener wh