46. Not for Third Base + A Quick Fix for Loneliness
Oct 26, 2023
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Topics include self-perception during sex, unreliable sexual education, first kisses and middle school dances, changing social interactions, FOMO, baldness, puns in rap lyrics, desire for recognition, and confusion from contradictory teachings.
Integrating social interactions into daily life promotes genuine connections beyond formal events.
Maintaining deep connections as friends get older requires finding common ground and shared experiences.
Adapting to changes in friend dynamics and finding new ways to connect is essential for maintaining friendships.
Deep dives
Creating a More Integrated Social Life
The podcast hosts discuss the importance of integrating social interactions into daily life, rather than relying solely on scheduled meetups or formal events. They highlight the benefits of casually spending time with friends, such as co-working in the same space, running errands together, or simply occupying the same environment without the pressure to constantly talk. The hosts reminisce about their college days when social interactions were effortless and easy due to the shared spaces and activities. They express a desire to bring back that sense of ease and integration in their adult lives.
The Challenges of Maintaining Deep Connections
The hosts reflect on the challenges of maintaining deep connections as they get older. They touch on the potential loss of connection when friends get married, have children, or pursue different lifestyles. The pressure to have meaningful conversations and the fear of running out of things to talk about during traditional meetups are discussed. The hosts emphasize the importance of finding common ground and shared experiences that go beyond just catching up, highlighting the need for integration and genuine connection in friendship.
Adapting to Changing Friend Dynamics
The hosts share their concerns and thoughts on how friend dynamics change over time, particularly as friends start families or pursue different life paths. They open up about the potential fear of losing connection with friends who have different priorities or responsibilities. The hosts acknowledge the need to adapt to these changes and find new ways to spend time together that align with each person's lifestyle. While recognizing the potential challenges, they express their commitment to maintaining friendships and finding ways to connect despite life's shifts.
The Misconceptions about Oral Sex
The episode discusses the misconceptions and lack of education surrounding oral sex, particularly for women. The speaker shares their personal experience of not knowing about oral sex for women until later in life, highlighting the need for more comprehensive sex education.
Memories of Miss Simpson's and Feeling Isolated
The podcast episode reflects on the experience of attending Miss Simpson's, a cotillion-like program, during middle school. The speaker discusses feeling left out and lonely, as well as the pressure to conform to societal expectations. They also touch upon the topic of isolation and the challenges of maintaining friendships as life stages and circumstances change.
Have you ever wondered what you look like while having sex, and how far have you gone to find out? Caroline lets us in on her Secret Single Behavior, and Jess finds herself unable to say a certain dirty word on the pod. This leads to an unpacking of our relationships with sex, and why we find it hard but important to talk about publicly. Naturally, our first kiss and virginity stories follow, plus an unfortunate BUDding romance and cotillion-induced panic attack.
Everyone is lonely and no one is hanging out without you. Even if they are, do you really want to be staring at them blankly over a plate of food? Why is it so hard to socialize, and how can we make it easier? Caroline and our producer Abi have hacked it recently, and you can too. Meanwhile Jess is in her feels about maintaining friendships as people start to have kids, but in the meantime, to the grocery store we go.
Caillou is back but not for the reasons you'd think; Bad Bunny is more like a dad than you'd expect; and oh wait, another Catholic school girl story - this time about awards that Caroline resents Jess for winning.
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This episode was produced by none other than our prince, Abi Newhouse. DM her for your audio editing needs!
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