Sex in the 6ix

It's been over a year since anyone has really gone out, mingled, made new friends, and been out on any sort of date. We know that everyone's flirting and dating skills may be rusty, and that's okay! It's important to be simple and to take your time. Since this is our Season 1 Finale, we decided to finish it off with a really hot topic that many will enjoy. Leigh and I sit down to talk about strategies on how to approach the dating scene in a post-COVID world, how to value companionship and friendship over directly seeking a long-term relationship, and lastly, what steps to take towards meeting people. A simple step is better than no step at all. Also, be patient for Season 2 because we are coming back stronger and sexier than ever!

No one said that life is all fairytales, unicorns, and cupcakes. Well, maybe Disney said it, but let's be honest, life comes with all sorts of ups and downs. Being rejected is the worst, whether it is in one's love life or otherwise. However, it's that feeling of not being good enough that lingers on afterward which brings us down. We just need to learn how to handle those moments so that we stand in power over them, rather than those moments controlling us. Leigh and I discuss the hot topic of being rejected, how to manage and move forward, and what to do with that feeling of not being good enough. Every experience has its own purpose and reason. Listen to this episode to keep your spirits high!

Life comes with challenges and obstacles no matter how positive we can be all the time. The same goes for relationships of all kinds. Arguments are one of those things that we cannot escape from. However, usually, people either run away from arguments and therefore the relationship itself, or, they become so combative that nothing can be accomplished and everyone remains hurt. In either case, there is no healthy resolution and no growth. In this week's episode, Leigh and I sit down to discuss our own experiences with having arguments in our life, the conflict resolution strategies that people can employ, the questions that people can ask themselves when they are in a conflict and/or an argument, and the 3 powerful words of "FEEL, DEAL, and HEAL".

We all have encountered toxic people in our lives. And let's face it, or more so, let's admit it, we too have engaged in toxic behaviour ourselves. But in a lot of cases, empathic people, like Leigh and I, can easily get sucked in and affected by other people's toxic personalities. We tend to want to help them when really, they don't actually want help, let alone understand that they have a problem. In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of what constitutes toxic behaviour, the 6 types of toxic people, and how to spot them, and most importantly, how to deal with them. Enjoy!!

For some, the path to discovering their sexuality is filled with joy, and for others, it could be laden with fear and anxiety. However, when one arrives at their final destination in solidifying their sexuality, the most important thing is to be shameless and confident about it. Leigh and I are both done with society treating the topic of exploring and discovering one's sexuality as taboo. In this week's episode, Leigh and I talk our heads off as we share with you what our experiences have been, how we came to terms with our sexuality, and how we overcame our shame with forgiveness and acceptance. Also, you won't want to miss the hilarious game that we played: "Green Light, Red Light: Exploring Our Sexuality Edition!"

Thanks to the #MeToo Movement, many women, and men have found the courage to share their experience of being sexually assaulted and have been able to stand up against this type of abuse at the workplace, at home, and everywhere in between. Unfortunately though, being sexually abused and assaulted is still widespread and the issue has not been fully rectified yet. Some remain fearful of seeking help and don't know where to turn to. This week, we sit down with Tori Stewart who discusses how she survived an abusive relationship, found self-acceptance and self-forgiveness, and reestablished a sense of trust to date again. To all our survivors out there, power to you! And for those who are struggling, we sincerely hope this helps.

What better way to deal with life than to laugh about it. Laughter is the best medicine and we are serving that on this episode. We sit down with Frank Russo who is a Canadian stand-up comedian that been on stages throughout Canada. Together we discuss crazy exs, competition between intimate partners, catfishing, someone's worst hookup story, and of course, comedy!!! Live Laugh Love my friends. Haha just kidding, ew.

Sex is already a taboo topic for some, and yet many steer clear from talking about sex toys. But we sure don't. In fact, since we are so vanilla and novice in this field, we decided to bring along a friend to sit down with us and talk about his knowledge of sex toys. Felix teaches us about the ins and outs of the sex toy world, the advantages of using them, what to start off with, how to take care of them, and much more. You for sure won't want to miss out on this one.

Very few guys and girls are born a fuckboy or fuckgirl. Let's face it, more guys are fuckboys than girls. But when they consciously or subconsciously become one, there are many common characteristics that they share. In this episode, we share a list of those traits that have helped us identify if someone is a fuckboy. We hope you can use these tips, spot that fuckboy from a distance, salvage your dignity in time, and get yourself out of a potential heartbreak.

Commitment is an issue amongst many individuals nowadays, especially when it comes to relationships. Some just want the physical without any sort of obligations or restraints that come with a relationship. That's when the idea of having a friends with benefits comes into the picture as an appealing option. In this week's episode, we go in depth into our own experience of having a friends with benefits relationship, as well as, the benefits (pun intended) and the disadvantages that come with it.

In the information age, smartphones have invaded every crevice of our daily living, and inevitably that includes our dating lives. However, texting has become difficult to navigate especially since every message is laden with so much meaning and subtext. Since, there isn't any eye contact, body language, nor intonation to go off of, we are kept in the dark for the most part of it, and usually, that means we get in our heads and begin to overthink everything. Listen to find out what we believe the pros and cons are, and what the do's and don'ts are of texting.

Mandy Len Catron wrote an essay titled, "To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This," where she refers to a study done by psychologist Arthur Aron which examines the possibility of intimacy being expedited between two random strangers who ask one another a series of personal questions. From that study arose 36 questions that are broken down into 3 sets, each set more personal and intimate than the previous. In this week's episode, we explore these 36 questions and the topic of deep conversations and their importance. Tune in to listen to which questions we chose to ask each other at the end, and how we responded. You can find the questions at https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html

Knowing who you are is essential in life in order to grow, expand, and develop into a more balanced, well-rounded human being. And knowing your intimate other is even more critical so that you can maintain a healthy relationship that lasts. In this week's episode, we discuss two tests that any person can do online which take 5-15 minutes each and they are as follows: the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test) and the 5 Love Languages Quiz (https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/). Listen to find out what are results are, and just maybe you may figure out that you are compatible with us wink wink, nudge nudge.

As natural-born actors, Leigh and I decided that we could go on further without doing at least one episode on our love of acting. This week, we sat down with a colleague, friend, and actor who has appeared numerous times on the CBC hit TV show, Kim's Convenience. Ziad told us about his relationship with acting, how he landed the role of Omar, and his hookups from theatre school. Tune in and enjoy the episode!

It's often said that at family BBQ's you should probably steer clear from anything that has to do with politics and religion. However, we broke that rule for this week's episode. Conversations about politics and religion are crucial in any relationship. It legitimately makes or breaks it. That is why we decided to talk about dating people with differing political views, religions, and moral principles. Tune in to hear if we would date someone with a differing view, and the strategies on dealing with people who think differently than you.

Many people, including experts, agree that one of the most important relationships we have is the relationship with ourselves. As mentioned by others, one's relationship with themselves influences their relationship with other people and the world. This is why we decided to do a special episode on this. We delve into the topics of self-care and self-help like never before in this week's podcast with Priya, also known as Priyogi (from her personal creative @priyogiofficial). We talk about the importance of acceptance, love, and forgiveness in order to empower the relationships with ourselves and others so that we maximize our potential in life. Tune in!

For those of you out there who are avid ravers or fans of EDM, you seriously won't want to miss this episode. This week, we got to hear all about ZABO's career in music, his salacious rendezvouses, and his passion for EDM.

Have you ever thought of dating a celebrity or a Hollywood A-lister? Well, we definitely have. Want to know what it's like to date someone on public television? Of course, you do. Have a listen to this episode as we sit down with David Pinard who is an actor, musician, and who has a new single out "Got The Feeling" on Spotify.

What happens when someone you like doesn't like you back? And vice versa? Can you remain friends with them? Do they still wanna be your friends? How do you navigate these confusing situations? Listen to our experiences and how we traversed these tumultuous terrains..see what we did there, alliteration.

Some say 30 days. Others say 90 days. And yet some don't wait at all. Is it necessary for me to wait to have sex? How do I know if waiting to have sex is the better option? Will it help my relationship? Or will it hinder it? If these are questions you ask yourself, listen to this episode to figure out what our opinions are on the matter. You won't want to miss the details.

Falling in love is tough and yet breaking up is even tougher. No matter how much experience you have, it doesn't seem to get any easier. Though, there are healthy coping mechanisms and unhealthy coping mechanisms when dealing with a breakup. Listen to find out how we dealt with ours and what we learned to let go and move on from a breakup.

When did we become body-conscious and self-conscious? Were our relationships with our bodies different in our childhood than in our teenagehood or adulthood? Listen to learn what obstacles we overcame in our past in regards to our relationships with ourselves and our bodies and what we learned over the years.

How do you know when it's love? How do you know when it's lust? Are they interchangeable? What are the green flags? What are the red flags? Listen to find out our stories and our opinions and what we have learned from our experiences.