We have comedian/hilarious storyteller/great boyfriend Giulio Gallarotti join us and open up about his relationship and why it works, including his girlfriend setting the pace from the start, keeping their own independence, and how they communicate when they're apart. We're also discussing staying friends with exes and Giulio shares an insane story about trying to get an ex back. He also manalyzes bush vs. no bush and guys' disappointing responses to nudes, and we chat about getting off/not getting off during oral sex. Plus, we review The Queen's Gambit, Ashley recaps her latest date, and Rayna has a confession. Hope you enjoy! Follow Giulio on Instagram @NotJulio and check out Oops the Podcast. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners this week: Rory: Try out your personalized treatment for just $5 at hellorory.com/gge. Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. Helix: Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders at helixsleep.com/gge. Function of Beauty: Go to functionofbeauty.com/gge to take your hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first haircare order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready to ask yourself some questions, including "Are you bringing your milkshake to the yard?" We have author, mindfulness pro, and note-writing guru Case Kenny join us to discuss why being single is your superpower, mindfulness and dating with intention, decoding mixed signals, the importance of being yourself, why looks matter less than you think, shifting your mindset after rejection, and more. We're also sharing our listeners' "superpowers" (spoiler alert: lots of WAPs), Ashley recaps a recent date, and Rayna pops off about the worst movie she's ever seen. We're so thankful for our incredible audience, and hope you enjoy! Follow Case on Instagram @Case.Kenny and check out his website. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners this week: Dame: Get 15% off your first order at dameproducts.com/gge. Tushy: Go to hellotushy.com/gge to get 15% off bidets + free shipping. Raycon: For a limited time, get up to 20% off your order at buyraycon.com/gge. Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE at checkout.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's long overdue, but finally here: Our STYLE episode! We have our friend and incredible stylist/professional hype girl Lillian Charles in the house to talk about all things clothes, closets, bodies, boobs, and more. She explains why "it's not your body, it's your clothes", gives life-changing advice for cleaning out your closet, tells us what the majority of women are doing wrong with their wardrobes, and shares tips for dressing for your body type (tall, short, plus-size, big-breasted, flat-chested, etc.) including the best brands to shop. We're also talking about dressing for dates AND sharing our listeners' submissions for the most ridiculous things guys have showed up wearing. And we're talking about mastur-hating and reminiscing on awkward "I Love You"s. Hope you enjoy! Follow Lillian on Instagram @LillianGrayCharles and see her offerings on her website. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners this week: FabFitFun: Use code GGE for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com. ShipStation: Get 60 days free at shipstation.com with code GGE (enter it at the top of the site where it says "Heard our ad?"). Quip: Go to getquip.com/gge and get your first refill free. Daily Harvest: Get $25 off your first box at dailyharvest.com with code GGE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shout out to our smart and sexy listeners for contributing to this premium content on keeping the spark alive. We took all your tips and tricks (and added our own hot takes) on how to set yourself up for success in a relationship and prolong the passion -- everything from date night themes to boudoir pics to butt stuff. Ashley also shares a personal (and embarrassing) experience, and Rayna pops off about soup (again). We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners for this episode: Dipsea: Get a 30-day free trial at dipseastories.com/gge. Pretty Litter: Get 20% off at prettylitter.com with code GGE. Uquora: Get proactive about urinary tract health and 20% off at uqora.com/gge. Bright Cellars: Visit brightcellars.com/gge for 50% off your first 6-bottle box.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's just us this week, and we have a lot to talk about. We're recapping the election from the CNN zaddies to election night charcuterie to our experiences on announcement day and our  hopes for the future. We're also chatting about conflict with  family/friends surrounding politics and some tips for managing,  especially as the holidays near. And of course we wouldn't let you down with our regularly scheduled programming -- we both had WTF moments with dudes over the weekend, but we're sharing an optimistic outlook for the dating landscape going forward. AND we're serving up a hilarious segment of That Took a Turn, and recapping the wild outcome of The Bachelorette. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for show dates and NEW MERCH! Thank you to our partners this week: Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter promo code GGE. Nutrafol: Get 20% off at nutrafol.com with code GGE. LiquidIV: Get 25% at liquidiv.com with code GGE25 at checkout. HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/gge90 + code GGE90 to get $90 off including free shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might want to take notes on this one because we covered A LOT of ground with the hilarious and insightful Nina Parker of E's Nightly Pop and Dating #NoFilter. We're discussing tips and knowledge for dating better -- first impressions (and why they don't matter), do's and dont's for dates, body language, compliments, RED ASS FLAGS, effective bios and opening lines on dating apps, and more. But we're also diving deeper and chatting about Nina's career journey, healing after a breakup, knowing yourself and what you want, and the importance of shooting your shot (especially in 2020). And we share how we're feeling about the upcoming election. We hope you enjoy! Follow Nina on Instagram @MzGossipGirl and watch Dating  #NoFilter on E! returning 11/18. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for show dates and NEW MERCH! Thank you to our partners this week: Calm: Get 40% off a premium subscription at calm.com/gge. Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. Feals: Become a member at feals.com/gge and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Tushy: Go to hellotushy.com/gge for 10% off your order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by intimacy expert (and relationship counselor to the stars) Michaela Boehm, and she's educating us on achieving intimacy first with yourself then with a partner, how to keep the passion alive in a long-term relationship, going from "go mode" to "flow mode" in the bedroom, the problem with fancy anniversary dinners, tantric sex, and more. We're also answering the question, "If the sex is bad at the beginning, is there any hope?" and getting real about determining if someone is a long-term match for you. We're also discussing our ideal living situations with a partner (Ashley's is...unique), and Rayna reflects on a significant anniversary and how it has affected her life today. We hope you enjoy! Follow Michaela on Instagram @MicBoehm77 and check out her website for a wealth of information. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for tour dates. Thank you to our partners this week: Function of Beauty: Go to functionofbeauty.com/gge to take your four-part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. Rory: Try out your personalized treatment for just $5 at hellorory.com/gge. Dame: Get 15% off your first order at dameproducts.com/gge. Candid: Go to candidco.com/gge + code GGE for your risk-free starter kit and $75 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're talking about friends of the opposite sex -- addressing the age-old question "Can men and women just be friends?", discussing what healthy, platonic relationships look like, and deep diving on JEALOUSY.  We're breaking down being jealous/skeptical of a partner's friendships (from both sides) and how to handle it, from the self-talk to distinguishing the difference between innocent and suspicious behavior to deciding if someone's jealousy is a dealbreaker. And we're sharing our listeners' "mutual friend zone" behaviors with their besties. Plus, we recap the season premiere of The Bachelorette (well, mainly Dale Moss), give a surprising cinnamon broom update, and share our feelings on guys' hand size. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for tour dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners this week: Quip: Go to getquip.com/gge right now to get your first refill free. Tushy: Go to hellotushy.com/gge to get 10% off your order. Nutrafol: Get 20% off at nutrafol.com with code GGE. Daily Harvest: Get 25% off your first box at dailyharvest.com with code GGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a hot and hilarious one for you this week with comedian Usama Siddiquee. We're discussing his life growing up Muslim and sheltered then finding his way sexually in college, and how he views religion now. We're also chatting about open relationships, pursuing a passion that doesn't align with your parents' expectations, the sexiest home decor, sleeping with people "at work", and why (some) men don't like funny women. And we have Usama "manalyze" some listener questions like why do guys DM instead of text and can you come back from getting too drunk on a first date, PLUS we're giving a juicy update on Rayna's Cleveland man-fan. Hope you enjoy! Follow Usama on Instagram @UsamaStandsUp and check out his podcast Mango Bae. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg, and Ashley @AshHess. Check our website for tour dates and merchandise.  Thank you to our partners this week: ShipStation: Get 60 days FREE at shipstation.com with code GGE. LiquidIV: Get 25% off at liquidiv.com with code GGE25 at checkout. HelloFresh: Get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes including free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.com/80gge + code 80GGE. Buffy: For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit buffy.co and enter code GGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We could not be more excited to talk sex and dating with one of the greats, Shan Boodram. We chat with the sexologist/relationship expert/best-selling author about taking control of your love life, making the first move (it might not be what you think), being your most desirable self, communicating better with your partner, asking for what you want in the bedroom, relationship commitment styles and if "monogamy is dead", and more. We're also sharing our listeners' go-to sexts, and giving exciting updates on a few situations from recent episodes. Hope you enjoy! Follow Shan on Instagram @ShanBoody and check out her show Sexology on Quibi. Follow us @GirlsGottaEatPodcast, Ashley @AshHess, and Rayna @Rayna.Greenberg. Check our website for tour dates and merchandise. Thank you to our partners this week: Uqora: Get proactive about urinary tract health and 20% off at uqora.com/gge. Bright Cellars: Visit brightcellars.com/gge and receive 50% off your first 6-bottle box. Candid: Go to candidco.com/gge, code GGE for your risk-free starter kit + $75 off. Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/gge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.