Dating Kinda Sucks Podcast

Sometimes it's not about dating. Sometimes you just want to get laid. But what's the protocol? Do you bring the condoms? Should you have a drink first? How long should you relax in the DTF afterglow? Sarah and Adam explore the world of being DTF, or in Sarah's case, DTDHS (Down To Do Hand Stuff), and come up with a few tips and tricks to keep in mind!Want to see the douchebag's website we talk about during the episode? Just go to bit.ly/DTFdouchebag!

Don't miss this episode! Sarah and Adam dive into the topic of gaslighting, and you might be surprised how many of the indicators of gaslighting will resonate with current or past relationships. Also, your hosts review a listener's dating profile as part of "Your Profile Kinda Sucks", Adam rants about the stupidity of white male outrage at a razor ad, Sarah has a major revelation, and more!When you're done listening, check out our constructive criticism and review of our first dating profile as part of "Your Profile Kinda Sucks" and submit your dating profile to get reviewed!

"What's your number?" "How many people have you been with?" "How high is your body count?" This episode, Adam and Sarah explore whether or not you might be calculating the number of sexual partners all wrong this whole time! Should oral sex count? Anal? Orgasms? How do you figure out what should count towards your number, or should we just get rid of this whole idea of a body count in the first place? Listen and find out.

Welcome to Season Two of Dating Kinda Sucks! Sarah and Adam debunk some of the terrible ideas people (and clickbait websites) have for first dates and talk about what makes a first date perfect. What do you talk about? Where should you go? (Hint: not a corn maze). Do you enjoy Dating Kinda Sucks? Rate and review today!

Your hosts meet in person for the very first time! After recording 38 episodes separately in Nashville and Orlando, Sarah and Adam wrap up season one of Dating Kinda Sucks with an in-person meet at Ale House in Orlando, of all places. Enjoy this quick episode where the two talk about what we've learned this year, some tips for men and women next year, and get drunk at Adam's favorite date location. Have a happy new year and join us in 2019 for Season Two of Dating Kinda Sucks!

Adam and Sarah welcome Landon Funk, founder of the Funky Feminist movement, blog, and podcast, for a revelatory episode about consent. Is "no means no" an appropriate response to consent or should we focus on "yes means yes" instead? How do you work ongoing consent into a night of sex and fireworks? Your hosts and Landon talk about how easy consent really can be as a concept when you strip away your privilege, put on someone else's shoes, and have a little empathy.Visit FunkyFeminist.com for more information on Landon's podcast and to listen to Episode 3 where Sarah is a featured guest.

Sarah's got a new guy in her sights, Adam's enjoying a winter fling, so what do your hosts decide to talk about? Breakups! They're inevitable, but the way you handle a break-up can demonstrate maturity and intelligence. Or it can make you look like a big old tantrum-throwin' baby. Your hosts give some tips on the best ways to end that relationship with the jerk you thought was "The One" even though all of your friends thought you were crazy. It's okay - we've all been there too.

What's the worst thing you've done to an ex after a breakup? What's the craziest stuff an ex has done to you? Sarah and Adam break down some of the more insane things each of them has done to an ex after a bad breakup - you'll never guess which of your two hosts is the craziest! They're still accepting online dating profiles for Your Profile Kinda Sucks, so don't miss out!

There's been plenty said about red flags when it comes to dating and relationships, but what about the green flags? What are the signs that something may be going well? Sarah and Adam identify some of the positive indications that a date or relationship may have some potential for a healthy future. From following through on an offer to genuinely laughing at your date's bad joke, there are plenty of green flags to be on the lookout for.

If you're not experiencing success on dating apps, is it the fault of the app? Or are you not using it correctly? Adam and Sarah discuss the reasons that dating apps and online dating is identical to meeting people in person, and that being quick to judge the online dating scene is just going to do you a disservice. Learn some tips and tricks for making the most out of the online dating apps and listen to Adam rant about something new.

Is it ever okay to date your friend's ex? Can you be friends with your ex's friends? Sarah and Adam take this episode to outline the few times when it might be worth risking a best friend's wrath or the potential destruction of a friendship in the wholesome pursuit of love. Your hosts also launch "Your Profile Kinda Sucks," a free new service to enhance and improve your dating profile. And, as always, Sarah and Adam tell stories about dating, sex and maybe even a little bit of love.

This week, Sarah and Adam take a trip to O-town, and we're not talking about Orlando. Everything orgasm-related is on the table, from the different types of female orgasms, the G-spot, prostate orgasms, and more. Maybe you'll learn something. Maybe you'll laugh. But you'll definitely enjoy this sex-filled episode! Plus, learn about Sarah and Adam's new plan to help you improve your dating profile!

When it comes to dating and relationships, the most complicated four-letter word out there is "love" (not "anal" as Adam insists). Sarah and Adam tackle this sappy subject and share their forlorn stories of unrequited expressions of love as well as ways to express your feelings without scaring your partner into running for his or her life. "I love you" - powerful enough to end a relationship if wielded the wrong way, so make sure you know what to do!

For their 30th episode, Sarah and Adam talk about Sarah's experience with a hypocritical and judgmental guy as well as yet another hilarious (for the rest of you) disaster. They also cover the topic of reciprocity in dating. If someone buys you dinner, do you owe them anything? What about as the relationship progresses? Does anyone owe anyone anything when it comes to love? Tune in to find out!

Sarah and Adam discuss cuffing season - that lovely time from autumn to Valentine's Day when people link up to enjoy some intimacy and companionship over the holidays. It's not quite casual sex, and it's not a relationship, but it's a weird hybrid form of dating that works for some and breaks the hearts of others. Your hosts round out the episode with some discussion of couples costumes on Halloween - should you do it or is it the lamest thing ever?

In this week's episode of the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast, Sarah and Adam talk about the difficulties with maintaining long distance relationships. Should you bother trying, or are you doomed from the start? The hosts give you some tools to help you make long distance dating work, even if it's only on the short term. And as always, we hear some dating stories, some sex stories, and another rant from Adam.

Today's episode looks at the 1995 book by Southern Baptist know-it-all Gary Chapman that became an "overnight" sensation fourteen years later in 2009: The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Sarah and Adam discuss how much of the love languages are common sense, Adam rants about motivational speaking, Sarah admits that she's a slacker, and the two come up with some suggestions for better love languages in today's society.

In this episode, Adam and Sarah talk about all of the little things that people do in relationships that might have a negative effect on their happiness. There are plenty of minor behaviors that, on their own, seem innocuous, but when combined with dishonesty, lies of omission, or cumulative behavior, become a problem or a sign of a failing relationship.Are you a micro cheater? Have you done things in your relationship that might not make your partner happy even if they weren't 'technically' inappropriate? Listen and find out!

Sarah and Adam talk about some of the many issues related to dating that can lead to anxiety. Drawing from their own experiences as well as the group discussion in their Facebook group, your inimitable hosts learn that Adam's a big weirdo as always, with bizarre dating anxiety that is completely unrelated to how anyone normal feels when it comes to dating. Plus, find out if Sarah's curse of the bad Michaels has come to an end, or if she found herself yet another bad apple named Michael!

This week Adam and Sarah invite Scout, an active listener and a member of the FetLife community on the show. The three talk about the more mainstream side of the fetish world, like voyeurism/exhibitionism, BDSM and foot fetishes, to some of the more obscure ones out there, like looning, oculolinctus, and stigmatophilia. From cuckolds to furries, this episode is your one-stop fetish shop!