Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world. Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth. After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. A Daylight and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts reflect on relationship 'icks'; discuss comical incidents like choking on a vitamin tablet; share candid confessions, including using a dog poo bag during home renovations; explore personal choices in the swinger lifestyle; emphasize happiness and unique desires; express gratitude towards the audience and team.

It's the final agony aunt episode!! Lala takes a look at your latest dilemmas like what to do when a man is masturbating in public and how best to approach the topic of an absent father when you share a child. Plus Lala looks at where we should really be looking to meet life partners.  If you've been a victim of assualt you can find help and support at https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/  A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voting registration closes tomorrow and your vote counts! If you're confused about who to vote for you're not alone but that doesn't mean you shouldn't vote. And what about dating someone who has different political views to you or doesn't think voting is important? Lala faced this in a past romantic relationship and took matters in to her own hands. Plus look out for the wokefish and brosialists.  Register to vote here: www.gov.ukregister-to-vote  If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together!  A Sony Music Entertainment production  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday confessions and you guys have been up to all sorts...like being fingered by a co-worker when you're pregnant with your boyfriends baby (!), preventing your cheating exes friend from getting a job AND having sex with people in front of your husband. Plus one of you asked this week if you are a red flag and Lala ends the episode with a confession of her own.  If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together!  A Sony Music Entertainment production  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being made to feel disgusting because of pubic hair, worrying about cutting off contact with someone who is suicidal and your long term partner is texting another woman. Lala gives her two cents on your love and relationship dilemmas.  If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together!  If you're a victim of abuse you can find support at helpline@womensaid.org.uk  If you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal you can seek help through the Samaritans by phoning 116 123  A Sony Music Entertainment production  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following on from the conversation with Ashley and Lauren from the Nip, Tuck, Not Giving A... podcast, Lala delves deeper into the problematic side to cosmetic surgery and the conflicting feelings it can bring up. She opens up about her own insecurities when it comes to looking good and her body image and asks should we be embracing this industry or rebelling against it? If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together! A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's confessions Friday and you lot haven't been holding back... From identifying with Martha from Baby Reindeer to getting ghosted and putting their photos on Grindr, to sleeping with all your flatmates AND the landlord... Lala shares her thoughts on your sectrets. Plus he won't post you on his main feed, he comments on his daughters body and all five ex girlfriends have cheated on him - is it a red flag?? If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together! A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do groomers understand the control they have over their victims? Is smashing plates normal behaviour if I have PMDD? How would you cope co-living with an ex? Lala tackles your questions this week. Lucy Faithfull Foundation: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/ ACTS Fast: https://www.actsfast.org.uk/ Rights Of Women: https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/ If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together! A Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sofie Hagen is a Danish comedian, podcaster, fat acceptance campaigner, and author of the new book, Will I Ever Have Sex Again?. In this conversation, Lala speaks with Sofie about the challenges many people face in having the sex they desire, the complexities of dating for fat people, and the importance of honesty in body image discussions. They also delve into Sofie's thoughts on the term "involuntarily celibate" and explore their theory on the four stages of saying no.  If you'd like to ask Lala a question, get in touch @asklalalaletmeexplain on Instagram and let's navigate this romantic landscape together!  A Sony Music Entertainment production  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices