Shobhaa De on Sex, Romance, And Dating in 2025 | Dostcast

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Shobhaa De is an iconic Indian columnist, author, and social commentator, renowned for her bold and insightful perspectives on relationships, sexuality, and modern life. With a career spanning decades, she has fearlessly explored the nuances of desire, intimacy, and authenticity. In this episode, Vinamre and Shobhaa discuss: - Sex playlists, classical music, and the theatre of lovemaking - The art of being a suitor and the beauty of long letters - Sensuality vs. sexuality and the forgotten art of kissing - Fantasy, commitment, and the crisis of authenticity in modern love - Why women often perform sex as a duty Follow Shobhaa De: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shobhaade/ X: https://x.com/DeShobhaa Timestamps 0:00 Coming Up 1:08 Sex Playlists and Classical Music 9:18 How to Be a Suitor 11:28 The Beauty of Letters 16:21 How She Grew Up 18:08 Why Writing Long Messages is Better 20:08 Fantasy, Commitment, and Rejection 25:28 The Crisis of Authenticity 30:03 The Relation Between Food and Love 40:28 The Theatre of Lovemaking is Missing 47:28 Sensuality vs. Sexuality 54:18 The Art of Kissing 59:38 Women Performing Sex as a Duty 1:02:13 Fantasy, Infidelity, and Marriage 1:07:38 Closure 1:09:38 How Writing Would Change People 1:17:28 The Art of Writing Professionally 1:22:38 Journaling 1:25:48 Conclusion ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: [email protected]