Why Are So Many Women Accepting the Bare Minimum?

Kiki Said So and Medinah Monroe are back for part two of their extended catch-up episode — and this time they’re tackling why so many women are accepting the bare minimum in dating, health, and life. From low vitamin D and unaddressed hormone issues to low-effort men and unrealized self-worth, this episode blends comedy, confession, and a few uncomfortable truths. Plus, the “Weird Sex” story of the week will leave you in disbelief (hint: it involves an ER visit and a butt plug).Detailed Show NotesSubtitle: From Low Vitamin D to Low Standards — Time to Raise BothTopics Covered💆🏽‍♀️ Cupping, Muscle Alignment & Back Pain: Kiki’s wild story about her body going on strike and how therapy (of the physical kind) brought her back.☀️ Low Vitamin D, Hormone Health & Mental Clarity: Medinah opens up about her emotional lows and discovering that her sadness wasn’t just in her head — it was in her bloodwork.💉 Redefining “Normal”: Why “normal” test results don’t always mean healthy, and how systemic biases in medicine impact Black women.💕 Dating Culture & the Bare Minimum Epidemic: The ladies react to a shocking revelation — some women have never been taken on a real date. They discuss how to raise standards, heal from bad patterns, and stop mistaking attention for effort.💬 Community and Connection: From breast cancer awareness walks to social clubs and single-mom dinners, Kiki and Medinah highlight women-centered spaces that foster real sisterhood.😳 Weird Sex Story of the Week: An ER visit turns into an unforgettable discovery when a routine scan reveals a little… extra hardware.✨ Final Thoughts: Taking care of your body, guarding your heart, and demanding better in every area of life — from doctors to dates.🛒 Support the Show For all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode as well as other current offers, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsGo to www.brooklynbedding.com and use our promo code COCKTALESPOD at checkout to get 30% offsitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.Links Mentioned:💻 Join the Drinks & Reads Book Club on Patreon October “The Landlord” by Brandon Massey  www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoJoin Kiki in Jamaica at Hedonism II with WORST BEHAVIOUR TOUR, Let them Know Kiki Sent You! www.worstbehaviortour.com📺 Kiki's new show: xoMAN Podcast is out now! Check it out here: https://lnk.to/6JdRUZJoin Medinah in Thailand for “The Lover Girl Layover” https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/thailand/thailand-with-medinah-ali-aug-2026To Join The Cancer Walk or Make a donation: Cancer Walk Info📲 Follow Us:  Instagram/Threads: @cocktalespodcast  @kikisaidso @coffeebeandeanContact Us!Advice:  [email protected]: [email protected] Sex: [email protected]/Ads/Paid Collabs: [email protected] Request/ General Inquiries: [email protected] Your Merch & Order Your Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's  Book Club:  www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoCheck Out xoMAN Podcast: https://lnk.to/xomancyTravel With Medinah! Lover Girl Layover! & Paradiseandvibe.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form