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Mar 18, 2019 • 43min
Episodes We Love: Sexual Fluidity
Actress Maria Bello joins the podcast to discuss sexual fluidity. They explore the complexities of questioning sexual orientation and challenging traditional ideas of identity. Topics include navigating conflicting desires and commitments, embracing truth in relationships, and self-acceptance.

Mar 8, 2019 • 38min
Episodes We Love: Happy Two Years Of Sugar, Part 2
It's part 2 of "the year in Sugar," where Steve and Cheryl reflect on some of the most memorable letters and episodes of 2016. This episode was originally published on February 9th, 2017.

Mar 1, 2019 • 47min
Episodes We Love: Happy Two Years Of Sugar, Part 1
The Sugars look back on some of the most memorable letters and episodes of 2016. There are so many that they'll be doing this in two parts. This episode was originally released on January 27th, 2017.

Feb 22, 2019 • 30min
Episodes We Love: The Writers Resist, Part 2
Part two of Dear Sugar Radio: The Writers Resist at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. This episode was originally released on January 27th, 2017.

Feb 19, 2019 • 45min
Dear Sugars Presents: Dear Hank and John
Dear Sugars wants to tell you about another great advice show: Dear Hank & John.

Feb 15, 2019 • 37min
Episodes We Love: The Writers Resist, Part 1
On November 9th, 2016 -- the day after Donald Trump became America's President-elect -- the Dear Sugar inbox was flooded with emails asking some version of the question, "How do we move forward as a nation from here?" The Sugars bring that question before an audience at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. This episode was originally published on January 20th, 2017.

Feb 8, 2019 • 42min
Episodes We Love: Love In Doubt
How many times have you heard this: "I love him, we're great together, but..."? There's always room for doubt, even in the happiest of relationships. So this week, the Sugars take on some of those doubts in rapid-fire fashion. This episode was originally published on January 5th, 2017.

Feb 1, 2019 • 39min
Episodes We Love: The Dark Side Of Porn
The Sugars continue their series on porn with a letter from a woman whose fiancé is "addicted" to porn. This episode was originally released on December 16th, 2016.

Jan 28, 2019 • 32min
Dear Sugars Presents: Endless Thread
From our partners at WBUR, Endless Thread is a podcast featuring amazing stories found on Reddit. In this story, they talk to a happily married couple who has recently decided to experiment with consensual non-monogamy.

Jan 25, 2019 • 35min
Episodes We Love: Is Porn Wrong?
Pornography is more abundant and accessible than ever before. So it probably isn't surprising that it appears to be having a greater impact on romantic relationships. Part one of a two-part series focuses on some basic questions about porn -- is it wrong to use it? Why do people turn to porn? Is there such a thing as "healthy" porn use in a relationship? This episode was originally published on December 1st, 2016.


