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A 2025 survey of U.S. adults found about 28% say they’ve had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with an AI chatbot.

A Harvard Business School case notes that by 2023, Replika (an app featuring a chatbot that acts as a virtual friend, mentor, or romantic partner) had around 10 million users, and roughly 40% of those who used its “partner” mode described the relationship as romantic.

A recent survey of high school students reported about 19% had a romantic relationship with AI, and nearly half knew someone who had.

A 2025 mental-health survey suggests over 40% of people seeking help from AI mention relationship issues as a key reason they use chatbots.

In this episode, we hit you with a story that absolutely floored us—a married woman who turned to ChatGPT for the emotional connection her husband wasn't providing.

She went looking for connection, depth, presence… and she found it in a place no one expected: online. What started as late-night curiosity became emotional oxygen.

This is a story about why the “bare-minimum male” is going extinct.

We unpack:

• Why men think they can stay low-level and women will never leave
• How emotional starvation pushes women toward digital companionship
• Why AI is becoming a surprising mirror for unmet needs in relationships
• And why her story is proof that women don’t have to settle when a man refuses to grow

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Let’s get real: It’s not that there aren’t any high-quality, emotionally available, next-level men out there—it’s that too many amazing women are stuck entertaining the wrong ones. In this episode, we unpack why so many women keep enabling low-level behavior from men who aren't even trying. Spoiler: It’s not because they want to—it’s often because they don’t believe they can get better.

We’re talking self-sabotage, low self-worth, rewrite-your-love-story energy, and how your mindset might be blocking your dream partner. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable, bare-minimum men?”—this one’s for you.

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In this episode, we call out the excuses, the pills, and the misplaced blame around erectile dysfunction. ED has become the go-to explanation for men’s sexual underperformance—but what if most of it isn’t physical at all? Ryan makes the case that if you can ever get it up, you can always get it up. The real issue isn’t below the belt—it’s in your head.

We unpack how overthinking, shame, and fear of failure can sabotage arousal faster than any medical condition ever could.

This isn’t a bash on men. It’s a wake-up call. Because no pill can fix what’s missing in your connection—or your mindset.

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In this episode, we’re turning up the heat. We open up about what turns us on—from the words we say and the sounds we hear to the sensations we feel and even what we wear. We talk about kinks, lingerie (yes, guys, you too), and the power of curiosity when it comes to sexual exploration.

We invite you to slow down and ask yourself: What really turns me on? You might be surprised by what you discover when you give yourself permission to explore the unknown corners of your desire.

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In this episode, we’re going way back—to puberty. That awkward, confusing, and wildly transformative time when our bodies, hormones, and desires started to come online. We open up about our own journeys through sexual awakening—our first experiences with masturbation, curiosity about our changing bodies, and how those early moments shaped our adult sexuality.

We discuss how puberty sets the stage for our sex drive, pleasure responses, and even the ways we attach to others. Is it nature or nurture? Biology or upbringing? The answer, as always, is both—and we break down the science behind what fuels our sexual appetites, attractions, and behaviors.

This one’s a reminder that our pubescent selves are still whispering to us as adults. Understanding that connection is key to healing shame and embracing the full story of our sexual selves.

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Let’s be real—some people say they’re looking for a relationship when what they really want is sex. And that’s okay. In this episode, we break down the stigma around simply wanting to meet your sexual needs without pretending it’s something deeper. We talk about how honesty—both with yourself and your partners—creates freedom, not shame. Whether you’re exploring hookups, fuck buddies, or friends with benefits, it’s about owning what you want right now instead of hiding behind the idea of a “someday” relationship. Because the truth is, when you stop lying to yourself, you actually get closer to the kind of connection you want—sexual, emotional, or otherwise.

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Ever notice how first-time sex feels amazing? We all know someone who swears their first time with every new partner is mind-blowing. But here’s the thing—first-time sex is almost always good. The bar is low, the oxytocin is high, and the brain is drunk on novelty. In this episode, we share a real-life story of someone who keeps getting hooked after the first night and uncover what’s really happening beneath the sheets.

We review the oxytocin effect—that powerful bonding hormone that can make you feel deeply connected after sex—and explain why you shouldn’t mistake chemistry for compatibility. Then, we shift gears and talk about what it actually means to be a Next-Level Man: the kind who invests in the experience with lube, towels, toys, and thoughtfulness.

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They call it the love hormone for a reason. In this episode, we explore the oxytocin effect—how this powerful neurochemical shapes your connection, trust, bonding, and even post-sex emotions. Ryan and Lexie unpack why oxytocin hits differently for women and men, why it can make some people attach too quickly (or not at all), and how to build a relationship that honors this chemistry without being ruled by it.

From the science of cuddling and orgasm to the real-life stories that reveal how oxytocin impacts attraction and attachment, this conversation will change how you think about love, lust, and everything in between.