Good Girls

We’re back from the movie theater with a double feature discussion. First we sat through nearly three hours of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and came out with mixed feelings: stunning visuals, endless fight scenes, and a version of Odysseus who keeps making the same dumb choices instead of using his famous cleverness. We talk casting (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway’s very specific bedroom positioning, Charlize Theron as Calypso, and more), the surprising lack of smut, all the missed opportunities with the female characters, and why we’re recommending Natalie Haynes’ A Thousand Ships as the necessary corrective. Then we pivot to pure joy and watch the trailer for Wicker starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, and Peter Dinklage. It just might be the horny, heartwarming, “Fifty Shades of Hay” inanimate-object romance we didn’t know we needed. We debate whether we’ll actually leave the house for it, share our secret old-person and childish traits, and put it out into the universe that maybe Greta Gerwig should make her own version of The Odyssey.

In this episode of Good Girls, we dig into our questionable summer reading. We review Liv Zander’s Crown Me Dead and Crown Me Yours (complete with skeleton sex, maggots, and unexpected emotional depth), compare it to her darker raven-shifter work, and debate whether beautiful writing can save truly unhinged premise choices.We also dive into Jessica Kane-style age-gap novellas versus weaker imitators like Jenna Rose’s Stepbrother’s Obsession, roast the overstuffed “sharknado of contemporary romance” that is Claire Contreras’ When We Lied (billionaire + NHL player + sex-club owner + mystery death + college basketball player… why?), and consult a live male panel of one about whether men can actually feel their balls “filling back up.”If you’ve ever opened a spicy book expecting pure escapism and instead gotten plot overload, baby batter descriptions, or bony fingers, this one’s for us.

In this episode of Good Girls, we talk he mysterious phenomenon of “the ick”...that sudden, visceral turn-off you get toward someone you were previously attracted to. We share our personal ick lists, discuss celebrity examples like Nick Cage, Adam Levine, Harry Styles, and even our newfound appreciation of Timothee Chalamet.We explore whether the ick is a helpful defense mechanism, a form of strategic essentialism (yeah...too much of a term for the ick???), or just the natural disenchantment that happens in long-term relationships. Along the way we talk about how to handle it when your partner gives you the ick, the difference between fixable pet peeves and dealbreakers, and why some things (like Kay's...sunflower seeds) might be unforgivable.If you’ve ever gone from “he’s hot” to “ehhhh...nevermind” in 0.2 seconds, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Good Girls, we talk about keeping the romance and sexual chemistry alive in long-term relationships, especially as parents. Drawing heavily from Emily Nagoski’s Come Together, we explore her ideas around pleasure as the real measure of a good sex life, responsive versus spontaneous desire, and why constantly chasing “the spark” can actually make things worse.We talk about sexual seasons (including those deep winter phases), scheduling sex without killing the vibe, and shifting from obligation to mutual enjoyment. Whether you’re in a long-term monogamous relationship or just trying to keep things hot after years together, this episode is full of practical wisdom (thanks to Queen E), garden metaphors, and reassurance that it’s normal for desire to ebb and flow. Emily Nagoski continues to be our favorite sex educator.

In this episode of Good Girls, we go down multiple rabbit holes to explore the science (and pseudoscience) of attraction and chemistry. We talk everything from evolutionary biology and MHC molecules to the smell of ovulation shirts, bad first kisses, and why tall oak-tree romance heroes with chiseled jaws dominate books but don’t always match real life.We discuss social exchange theory, self-essentialism, and why pop science advice like “wear red and stand by a sports car” feels more like Jessica Kane book than actual research. Along the way we discuss questionable Ted Ed talks, celebrate lesbian monkey girl gangs, question romance tropes, and share our personal thoughts on vibe matches, and aura mismatches.If you’ve ever wondered why certain people give you the ick while others spark instant chemistry, this chaotic mix of science, smut references, and monkey polycules is for you.

In this episode of Good Girls, we review the classic sex-positive bible The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy. We discuss what it was like reading this foundational (and delightfully cringy) book written by old hippie occasional lovers, and how their boomer perspectives on sluttiness, non-monogamy, consent, jealousy, and pleasure landed with us as monogamous women.We explore the book’s strengths, with its approachable, reclaiming energy and thoughtful exercises around intimacy and love muscles. But we have some critiques...the overly broad approach, casual attitude toward cheating, dated examples, and occasional culty historical shoutouts. Along the way, we share personal reflections on brunching with situationships, exercising our own love muscles in monogamy, and what we actually took away as vanilla listeners.Whether you’re curious about opening things up or just here for the hippie sex wisdom, we break down why this book remains influential even if it’s not our new lifestyle handbook.

We read Esther Perel’s Mating in Captivity and came out the other side with way more questions than answers, and a whole new appreciation for erotic fruit bats. In this episode, we talk why steamy romance in marriage is a surprisingly modern invention, how uncertainty and separateness fuel desire, and why the very things that make a great partnership (equality, familiarity, teamwork) can sometimes kill the lust. We explore touched-out parents, the pitfalls of hookup culture, power dynamics in the bedroom, cultural differences in how we approach sex, and whether a little mystery keeps things hot....though we both stink at that. Along the way we debate what counts as erotic and overshare. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay both best friends and lovers, this one’s for you...maybe, we don't land on any answers.

After talking about AI-generated romance, we put AI's romance-writing abilities to the test with ridiculous prompts, questionable book concepts, and a few attempts at crafting the perfect sex scene. From billionaire bosses and secretaries to unhinged romantasy plots, we're sharing the best, worst, and weirdest results we could get from AI. ...With a magical sentient butt plug with anxiety taking the cake for best. We confirm that AI is completely incapable of building sexual tension, and is deeply committed to phrases no actual human being would ever say out loud. For now, we feel safe saying the future of romance is definitely not artificial.Join us as we ask the important questions: Can AI write smut? Nah. Should AI write smut? Well...it should definitely write what Emily Weinstein thinks romantasy (romastasy) is as the AI-generated unicorn sparkly book summary is untopped.

In this episode of Good Girls, we talk about the New York Times article "The New Fabio is Claude" and how AI is shaking up the romance industry. We discuss Coral Hart, the author churning out 200 AI-assisted romance novels a year under multiple pen names, and share our honest reactions after reading her work.We break down what feels missing in AI-generated stories...that human connection, emotional depth, and organic tension...and talk about the ethics of it all, from AI scraping existing books that go uncredited to authors not disclosing their use of AI. We also cover the survey showing a third of authors are quietly using AI, the challenges of writing sex scenes with guardrails, and why tropes like forced proximity just don’t hit the same with AI --- based off the mess of Coral Hart's books.This is our take on whether AI can truly write romance, and why we’re still betting on human romance writers for the good stuff. Stay tuned for our follow-up where we test it ourselves!

We rewatch of the early 2000s teen drama The O.C. and break down the things that aged surprisingly well...iconic Y2K fashion, Seth/Ryan bromance, Sandy & Kirsten’s awesome marriage, and killer soundtrack.But we don’t hold back on what didn’t age well...ridiculous financial plot holes that somehow predicted the subprime mortgage crisis, questionable women’s workwear, wild age inconsistencies, and the heartbreaking real-life struggles faced by Misha Barton. Packed with laughter, fashion nostalgia, and adult realizations about a show we once binged on DVD, this is a comfort rewatch discussion for fellow 2000s kids.

We’re back with another round of bad sex advice, where we dive into relatable (mostly...few curveballs thrown in) Reddit sex questions and give our zero-credentials take. From the virgin who’s scared her fast-and-hard clit rubbing style will exhaust guys’ wrists, to the woman wondering if she’s even had an orgasm because she doesn’t “explode into a million pieces,” we break it all down with help from Emily Nagoski, Nicole Prause’s research, and way too much romance novel knowledge.We tackle size insecurities and selfish partners, debate hotpast kinks, discuss husbands who love giving oral when their wives don’t enjoy receiving it, and give some tough love to the guy fantasizing about other women while sleeping with his girlfriend. Along the way we talk realistic expectations vs. romance novel orgasms, doggy style tips, and why most of us are just figuring this stuff out as we go.As always, we’re laughing, oversharing, and reminding you that you’re not broken but social media probably is.

In this spicy Good Girls episode, we dive into the science and fantasy of female orgasms. We break down the hilarious and illuminating study “She Exploded Into a Million Pieces,” which analyzed 20 years of RWA award-winning romance novels, complete with violent imagery, “little deaths,” male sexual superpowers, and dramatic shattering climaxes.We also talk squirting vs. female ejaculation, the biology of orgasm phases (including extended and multiple orgasms), G-spots, Skene’s glands, and why the wetter-she-is-the-better-he-is myth is more complicated than romance books suggest. Along the way we discuss edging, Kegels, tantric breathing, and why some romance heroines ascend to heaven mid-climax.Plus: a full breakdown of the unhinged Threads meltdown by memoir author Emily Weinstein, who called romance (and romantasy)...problematic things...though kinda funny with the unicorn jizz?? and triggered the entire internet. We defend the genre, debate closed-door vs. open-door smut, and celebrate why women love it all...from sweet small-town romance to dragon smut and everything in between.

On this episode of Good Girls, we jump into Evie Magazine, the glossy, sexy “Cosmo for conservatives." Evie serves tradwife realness with low-cut milkmaid dresses, husband-pleasing lap dance tutorials, and a whole lot of “feel sexy by embracing your femininity” advice.We break down their wild takes on birth control (hello, pullout method), why rich women supposedly fake more orgasms (evidence is shakey at best), and how the whole thing feels like a Trojan horse for traditional gender roles. Is it empowering married sex positivity or just glossy pick-me propaganda? We debate it all.Plus, we review Yesteryear by Carol Clare Burke, the tradwife time-travel thriller inspired by Ballerina Farm vibes.As usual, it's funny, spicy, and a little unhinged :)

We went deep into the mysterious world of the G-spot this week. Armed with skepticism, Cosmo articles, smutty book recaps, and a whole lot of actual science, we talk the history, the hype, and the reality of this legendary erogenous zone.From Freud’s vaginal orgasm obsession and Kinsey’s groundbreaking (and savage) research, to Masters and Johnson’s glass dildo camera, Dr. Helen O’Connell’s clitoris cartography, and Beverly Whipple’s better branding, we explore how the G-spot went from “urethral erotic zone” to cultural phenomenon. We discuss why it’s probably not a distinct “spot” at all, but part of the glorious clitoral complex, and why that distinction actually matters for better sex and less pressure.Grab your headphones (and maybe your partner), press play, and join us for a fun, honest, and science-backed exploration of female pleasure that goes way beyond one magical button.

We sit down with Danielle Frank and talk about her playful take on parenting through the lens of wine. We talk about how wine snobbery is all silliness and her career path from PR to the wine industry. We dive into her adult children's book, A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting. It's full of useful wine tips and a lightheartedness...think cheery fun with pictures versus a 400-page textbook on the ways you're parenting wrong :) We talk about how non-parents who are a part of the village also need a seat at the table in helping to raise awesome kids. Plus...Why Lambrusco deserves a comeback, self-publishing realities, and her upcoming book on whiskey + dog breeds (!)Cheers!

Happy spring, good girls...when the air gets warmer, trees get jizzy, and the reading choices get… questionable. In this episode, we discuss romance novellas that fully deserve the smut label. Kay went deep into Jessa Kane's porny novellas full of problematic age gaps and worrisome power dynamics galore, and...kinda loved it???We debate the necessity of happily-ever-afters in these purely spicy reads...not sure we needed to know that 5 years later the grandpa and the 21 year-old former virgin went on to marry and have twins and do it at a trampoline party...looking at you, "Property of Pops." That's not why we are here, guys! We then take a turn into real life with an exploration of a highly structured San Francisco polycule...complete with applications, rules, and logistics that feel suspiciously corporate. Is it efficient? Is it chaotic? Is it… a little culty? Would Kay have joined in an alternate universe? Let's hope it's fake, otherwise, we are worried about you, Zaid!Join us for Bradford Pear Tree-esque discussion. Spring has sprung, but our standards certainly have not.

Hey everyone, we are diving headfirst into the weird and infuriating history of the female orgasm. We start with the big question that kicked this off: why don’t we have a complete picture of the clitoris and female pleasure until basically our lifetimes? Perhaps because for centuries, a whole lot of men decided women were just passive penis-shaped receptacles, and they really weren’t looking (or caring) very hard??We follow the fascinating journey of Marie Bonaparte (Napoleon’s great-grandniece) who measured hundreds of women’s genitalia, became besties with Freud, decided her clitoris was in the “wrong” spot because she couldn’t climax in missionary, and actually had surgery (twice!) to move it closer to her vagina in hopes of achieving that “proper” vaginal orgasm. We roast the ancient Greeks (thanks, Hippocrates and Galen, for the inverted penis theory and the idea that the vagina and clitoris are in constant conflict) and Victorian doctors who declared most women aren’t troubled by sexual feelings...and how the whole “vaginal orgasm is the only feminine one” myth stuck around from ancient times straight through to Bridgerton.Along the way we hit hysteria cures via pelvic massage (hello, hand-crank vibrators that look like medieval torture devices), Freud’s nonsense about rejecting clitoral pleasure to become a “real” woman, and the slow, glorious comeback thanks to researchers like Helen O’Connell who finally mapped the full clitoris with MRIs in the early 2000s. If we don’t laugh at centuries of men getting female anatomy spectacularly wrong, we might cry. So grab a drink, settle in, and join us...it's going to get a little cringey fast.

We spill the spiked tea on all things Bridgerton...books, show seasons, and the highly questionable consent dynamics that somehow still deliver pure escapism. SJ dives deep while Kay experiences it all for the first time (no prior books or full seasons watched...up until the last 2 weeks), leading to debates over Daphne’s under-the-table sperm-jacking, Simon’s pull-out game, Anthony’s bee-sting tit-sucking heroics, and Benedict’s magically healed stab wound after a quick bandage and pond dip.We roast the books’ “odd” virgin sex scenes, lack of real foreplay, and repetitive daddy-issues trauma, while praising the show’s slutty upgrades, addictive family dynamics, and Ariana Grande string-quartet bangers. We cover Penelope’s unnecessary book weight loss (thank you, Shonda, for keeping her hot), questionable Regency medical “exams,” why everyone still lives at home, and the upcoming queer twist with Michaela.Also - is rake the sexiest word for man-slut? Why is Julie Andrews narrating spicy audiobooks? And is it accurate that the ton’s girls knew nothing about baby-making? Equal parts spicy critique, heartfelt love for the large-family vibes, and giggles...this episode is perfect for anyone who’s ever burned for a duke… or just wanted better historical medical accuracy in their smut.Grab your tea (spiked?) and let's be total rakes together.

We dive into Rachel E. Gross’s fascinating book Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage. We explore how little science and society still know about female anatomy, from the clitoris’s sole purpose of pleasure to outdated treatments like boric acid (basically rat poison), and the long history of treating women’s bodies as mysterious “shame parts."Along the way, we talk serious business like the time one of us inserted a tampon in the wrong hole, questionable “sushi lover” t-shirts, and awkward euphemisms like “front butt” and “marital vegetables." We talk about the daddy of medicine, Hippocrates, naming lady parts without ever properly studying them, duck vaginas that evolved for reproductive control, the unsurprisingly recent start of dedicated women’s health research at the NIH, and why female pleasure has been so overlooked for centuries. We wrap up with a quick tangent on the recent Chappell Roan hotel drama involving Jude Law’s daughter (...it wasn’t even her security).Grab Vagina Obscura, laugh or cringe along with us, and remember: we don’t talk about vaginas enough, but we’re changing that...one quickie at a time.

In this episode of Good Girls, we talk about the Bachelor franchise’s latest disaster: ABC casting (and then abruptly canceling) Taylor Frankie Paul as the new Bachelorette just three days before premiere after a disturbing 2023 domestic violence video resurfaced.We discuss the full mess...Taylor’s chair-throwing incident, the allegations of reactive abuse on both sides, ABC’s questionable due diligence, and the massive waste of time, money, and crew energy on a fully filmed season that will never air.On a lighter note, we confess our own guilty pleasures: bonding with our dads over The Bachelor, hot-mic fantasy suite sounds, 90 Day Fiancé unhinged energy, and which reality show we would have wanted to be cast on in our single days (one of us votes Amazing Race, the other would have gone full chaotic lesbian on the Bachelor). We debate whether we’re all complicit in platforming chaos for entertainment, the blurred lines of “good TV” versus real harm, soft swinging Mormon wives, and why the franchise’s fairy-tale branding feels more parody than ever.This ep is equal parts popcorn-worthy gossip, nuanced discussions, and self-aware roasting of our own problematic viewing habits. Grab your wine (or pasta sauce bowl) and settle in with us...things get messy.

We kicked off thinking we'd just lightly roast some overly polished Christian mom influencers, but oh boy, did the Instagram algorithm have other plans. We got stuck in a tradwife/biblical womanhood rabbit hole...SJ with a fresh fake profile starting from "stay-at-home mommy" searches, Kay with her own personal one tainted by years of smut and chaos, and surfaced with everything from homemade Cheez-Its superiority complexes to free birth horror stories, egg socks as fever cures, and Pearly Things casually dropping "whore" like it's punctuation. We unpack the weird one-sided "touch your husband" advice, the obsession with legacy-building through whimsical lunches, the anti-science vibes, and why we're so grateful we spent our 20s dating around, traveling, and making selfish choices instead of delivering babies in the woods. Grab a cocktail (or a tiki drink courtesy of a supportive husband), because this one's a wild ride through the shiny, scary side of mommy internet. Not the worst girls podcast, but definitely not trad.

In this episode, we dive into the question: are we really living through a “smut renaissance”? After reading a recent New York Times article on the rise of romance, erotica, and romantasy by Amanda Hess, we wanted to push back on a few of its more negative assumptions.We talk about how smut actually fits into women’s lives: whether it replaces sex, enhances relationships, or just provides a little escapist fun after a long day. Along the way we discuss the difference between romance, romantasy, and true erotica, the rise of audio erotica and discreet Kindle reading, and why the idea that women can’t distinguish fantasy from reality feels a little outdated.We also get into some bigger questions about modern culture...declining sex statistics, realistic expectations for men, and the idea that romance novels might actually help women articulate what they want in relationships. Plus, we react to everything from BookTok trends and hockey romance to anti-porn religious wife TikTok and the strange ways smut keeps getting blamed for broader social anxieties.Finally, we wrap up with what we’re currently reading - from a delightful baseball romance (thank you Liz Tomforde for the delightful In Her Own League!) to a darker fantasy that has us questioning whether the male lead can possibly be redeemed (looking at you, Kane Ferron from Alchemized). If you’ve wondered why people get so worked up about women reading romance, this episode is for you. Happy reading!

Hey there, Good Girls! If the news cycle has you needing a serious brain break and even your usual romantasy escape feels too grounded in reality (looking at you, 500-year-old fairies hitting on 20-year-olds), we've got the perfect unhinged palate cleanser.This week, we enter the gloriously weird world of sentient object romance...books where everyday inanimate objects gain sentience, romance humans, and things get steamy. From doors with seductive knobs to balloon animal shifters with knot-ty surprises, pillows that explode in feathers instead of mess, and even a deviled egg with herbal...hair, we've read (and mostly enjoyed) these short, quirky novellas.We trace the genre's roots , going back to Ovid and a 1700s French author whose name Kay certainly mispronounced. We shout out prolific and amazing genre authors like Chuck Tingle and Vera Valentine, and ponder why this niche is exploding right now.Whether you're sentient-object curious, here for the giggles, or just need to laugh at how wild BookTok gets, grab your favorite (non-sentient) snack and join us.

Hey! This week we talk about the US men’s hockey locker room FaceTime disaster. You know the one: the president cracks a ‘joke’ about inviting the women’s team only if he’s impeached, everyone laughs along, and then most of the guys show up for the photo op anyway. We break down the fight/flight/flock response, and why we’re still talking about it days later...it’s not just this one thing—it’s the pattern.We rate the skankiness level of everything man-ish from Prince Andrew’s Range Rover pic (still serving awkward cunt energy, but not the good kind) to performative male feminists, apolitical dudes, daddy influencers, and that Coldplay kiss cam CEO who got caught mid-embrace. We then shift right over to how women aren't the most normal either...though less problematically so. We go from lighthearted Dramione fluff to dark, necromancy-filled Alchemized, voyeur-heavy Poison Daughter and Neon Gods (why is everyone watching?), sweet Ali Hazelwood escapism, and the absolute unhinged masterpiece Pushin’ Cushions—where a certain VP hopeful has a very intimate, demon-possessed encounter with a dirty couch. Women are so creative when we’re mad.We wrap with airplane feet horror stories (keep them on the ground, please), a taxpayer-funded mile-high scandal we can’t unsee, and our ongoing quest to be good enough in this life for lesbian paradise next time.Trigger warnings for politics, dark fantasy, and sentient furniture erotica. Grab a drink, settle in, and join us for the mess.

Join us and special guest Lulu, a fabulous flight attendant with 10 years of sky-high stories, for the juiciest, grossest, and funniest tales from the friendly skies. From dentures on tray tables and sleep-jerking passengers to Mile High Club realities (spoiler: those bathrooms are a hard pass), wild layover dick appointments, and the real scoop on slutty pilots vs. crew hookups. Plus essential hacks: bring candy for the crew, always pack a pen, and never experiment with Ambien mid-flight. Listen up for laughs and yucks, because if you've flown, you've seen some things. Safe travels, good girls!

Enjoy your Olympics viewing with our deep dive into why Olympians have always been... extra horny. From the original ancient Greek Games where men trained and competed buck-naked (gymnasium = "place to exercise nude," obviously), complete with kynodesme strings to keep things "tasteful" (highly recommend looking this up), oiled-up wrestling, and all sorts of questionable activities, to today's Olympic Village traditions like emergency condom orders (20,000+ in Paris!), microchipped suits to prevent crotch-padding cheats (looking at you, Norwegian ski jumpers), and the great cardboard bed debate (RIP anti-sex myth, hello sturdy mattresses).We talk Tony Perrottet's The Naked Olympics, salute epic post-baby comebacks from legends like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Allyson Felix, debate the sexiest Winter sports husbands, and ponder the eternal question: if you had to compete in an alternate-universe Olympics against regular people, what sport would give you the best shot at a medal? (Curling and fencing are strong contenders for the athletically challenged.)Grab your olive oil (or condoms), settle in, and celebrate the Games' long tradition of athletic excellence... and equally impressive horniness. Happy Olympics, stay safe and enjoy the show!

Happy Presidents' Day, Good Girls! In this special holiday episode, we cover the messy sex scandals of U.S. presidents who turned the Oval Office into their personal playground. We ranking the skankiest (reappropriating that word for problematic men) commanders-in-chief based on their extramarital exploits, power imbalances, and sheer audacity.From Warren G. Harding's cringe-worthy love letters signed by his penis "Jerry," to LBJ whipping out "Jumbo" to explain foreign policy, JFK's legendary (and suspiciously short) quickies, Bill Clinton's saxophone seduction vibes, and the most problematic, Thomas Jefferson...we're not holding back. We debate who's the absolute top-tier problematic slut (spoiler: coat-closet sex and hush-money payoffs feature heavily), shout out the brave women who spoke up, and give honorable mentions to the non-problematic loyal ones (looking at you, John Adams and Barack).Trigger warning: Lots of abuse-of-power talk here, because "slutty" in this context usually means deeply unethical. Join us in celebrating....or something like that??...our nation's horniest historical figures. Bonus: We tie up loose ends from last episode's Aaron Rodgers/Gollum conspiracy corner. Presidents' Day weekend...maybe there's a reason it's associated with mattress super sales.

We talk on "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook groups and apps. These sites are chaotic digital confessionals where women roast guys for everything from actual cheating to...not buying something on their Amazon wish-list?? From one-off drunk-cry dates that scream "red flag" (but aren't) to real cheaters like sneaky pilots and hospital hookups, we debate the line between sisterly sleuthing and shady gossip mills. Throw in nostalgic digs at the defunct Lulu app (RIP, manscaping roasts), Amazon wish-list hustles we somewhat respect, and foot-fetish bosses. It's a hilarious and horrifying ride through modern dating's privacy pitfalls. ...Yes, vet, but maybe skip the the Yelp review if there were no crimes committed beyond eating some of your food??

Join us on the Good Girls Podcast as we gear up for Super Bowl Sunday with zero shame, starting off with a dip into NFL FanFic - KissMyTightEnd, we see you there on AAO3! We match up NFL quarterbacks with pop culture characters...ranging from Gandalf to Mulan to Gollum (we will go ahead and give away, that's Aaron Rodgers). We then pivot to peak pop culture chaos in our new "Am I the Asshole?" segment: Is Brooklyn Beckham the ultimate nepo baby for nuking the Beckham brand over a wedding dance drama? Plus, unsealed texts spotlight Taylor Swift's wildcard role in the endless Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively saga. It's football flirting, fictional fantasies, and family feuds—because who needs stats when you've got spice...the poshest spice. Tune in for laughs, shade, and sleuthing and a fanfic read-aloud that's truly, truly unforgettable.

In this week's episode of Good Girls, we talk about the conversations sparked by Ashley Tisdale's viral essay on The Cut about craving a "mom village" only to feel sidelined by a mom celeb group - think Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Megan Trainor. We get it, that'd be our #1 mom group choice, too. But, we aren't too into the idea of letting yourself feel excluded by one, single closed mom group when there are so many different ways to meet other parents. We talk on accidental exclusion, the energy limits of parenting, and how we all have that experience of our husband sticking up for us at the wrong moment. We call out a bit of pettiness (shade thrown, but kindly), and talk on skipping the toxicity and building your own community. There's a sea of awesome moms out there waiting who have that same experience of taking a Zoom call with a baby on the hip (or elsewhere).

SJ and Kay kick off 2026 by diving headfirst into the steamy world of hockey romance, fresh off SJ's binge of HBO's Heated Rivalry - the Critics' Choice-nominated adaptation of Rachel Reid's queer M/M powerhouse. Honorary Hockey Mom Kay gives a hockey crash course (complete with a brutal quiz on shifts, sticks, and glove-dropping consent), SJ talks beautifully cast leads like Connor Sherry and Hudson Williams, and both do real-talk on why the show's rosy romance clashes with hockey's zero-out NHL reality. From heart-melting on-ice proposals to critiques of locker-room homophobia (shoutout to trailblazer Brock McGillis), the gals talk why straight women love gay sports smut, recommend must-reads like Mile High by Liz Tomforde and The Deal by Elle Kennedy, and ponder hotter adaptations for curvy heroines, throuples, and beyond-hockey vibes (hello, pickleball and rowing?). Plus, a nod to why all sports are low-key homoerotic. Grab your "I Hope Both Teams Have Fun" sweatshirt for 45 minutes of cognitively offloading in a terrible world.

Join us as we ring in 2026 with a fierce boycott on body-shaming resolutions, trading gym guilt for feel-good intentions like starting a romance-smut book club, embarking on quirky micro-adventures in our own city, and treating ourselves to fancy coffees and airport snacks without apology. We play a Family Feud-style game guessing America's top resolutions which Kay was shockingly bad at, dish on branching into new literary genres, and wrap up holiday drama with a takedown of shame-y Elf on the Shelf parenting and a fact-checked tale of sneaky separate-bed sleepovers. It's all about fun, fabulous goals that celebrate joy over judgment. Grab your little treats, light your possibly-overpriced candles, and hit play for a positive start to the year!

In the chaotic glow of 2025's close, we reflect on pop culture that absolutely delivered in a year that aged us a decade: uncomfortable brotherly vibes in The White Lotus, steamy hockey romance in Heated Rivalry, and the ultimate female friendship glow-up in Wicked (shoutout to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's interlaced fingers). We talk 2025 book news like Onyx Storm and Rebecca Yarros's boundary-holding brilliance, debate fantasy's sneaky progressivism amid self-pub smuts and tropes galore. We bop to Taylor Swift's joyful era, Sabrina Carpenter's energy, and rising pop girlie Adela. We mostly keep it light with music recs for millennial moms, book hauls from Ali Hazelwood to Emily Henry, and a dystopian Love Island twist in The Compound. But...we do dip into the depressing (Epstein files, weird "machine-gun lips" mentions, and disturbing JD Vance AAO3 fanfic) with a side of Satanic '80s history. Wrapping with wishlist hilarity: athletic heroines, Issa Rae for prez, elderly Love Is Blind sex ed, and bipartisan blowjob scandals. It's silly, smutty, supportive, and the perfect cognitive offload for good girls surviving the void, cheers to 2026!

In this festive installment of the Good Girls podcast, we dive into the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future through the lens of holiday hookups, awkward family stays, and libido-killing traditions. From thrill-seeking separate bedrooms at the in-laws to basement couches stained by teenage regrets, we talk emotionally unavailable exes, garlic-fueled redemption arcs, and the unreciprocated eagerness of youth. Fast-forward to present-day elf-on-the-shelf depravity ideas and future visions of nursing home tramp eras, all while sipping Irish coffee and pondering why Christmas stress tanks the sex drive. Perfect for anyone navigating in-law privacy (or lack thereof) this holiday season! Grab your headphones and laugh through the tinsel.

In a delightfully raunchy holiday episode of the Good Girls podcast, we dive into Christmas romance books, ranging from the delightfully cozy to the bizarre and questionable yet somehow also sexy. We sacrificed our sanity a little to read it all, ranging from the unsanitized candy cane insertion courtesy of a creepy mall Santa in Stuffed with Cole to the beastly bestiality vibes of Sir Krampus. We kick things off with somewhat horrifying Smutmas "would you rather" dilemmas (paddled by a horny Krampus or violated by a textured peppermint stick?). We choose our worst three and best three. We wrap things up with awards for the most audacious holiday props and candid chats on breeding kinks, reverse harems, and plus-size representation.Books covered include:Unwrap Me by Natalia LourouseTangled & Tinsel by Trilina PucciA Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone Sir Krampus by D. RayleBought By Santa by N. LybaekCruel Winter With You by Ali HazelwoodThe Christmas Fix by Lucy ScoreMerry Christmas you Filthy Animal by Meghan QuinnGift To His Dad by J. WildeLumber Snack by May Harden Dashing all the Way by Chelsea Curto

In this slightly unhinged episode, SJ and Kay dig into sex drive and why it’s a somewhat silly, misunderstood concept. They walk through more serious theories like the ABC model (not the Jackson 5), the motivation–incentive framework, and, of course, Emily Nagoski’s accelerators and brakes...but with some major detours into less scientific territory, including Brie from Desperate Housewives and Kay’s obsession with the Unwrap Me Christmas novella by Natalia Lourose. They challenge the idea that men are constantly thinking about sex, poke holes in evolutionary narratives that try to box desire by gender, and explore why so many women hit their sexual stride in their late 20s to 40s. The conversation veers into Santa smut, the cautionary tale of using a Christmas ornament as a DIY sex toy (please do not), and why masturbation might actually be a better indicator of libido than partnered sex. With their signature mix of humor, research, and chaos, the hosts may or may not leave you with a better understanding of sex drive. ..Only guarantee from listening is that you won't look a nutcracker ornament the same way again. Cheers!

We talk about women's porn preferences and champion that it's totally fine if porn's not your vibe. We debate on quick-hit horniness vs. slow-burn romance reads, and zero in on why mainstream porn often flops. Think Pornhub's assault of unrealistically enormous assets, black-and-orange overload, and demoralizing tropes like teary face shots and "breeding" boss fantasies that prioritize peenies over desire. Backed by 2024 stats that nearly 40% of users are women with a higher interest in lesbian scenes for their female-pleasure focus, we call out the site's gateway traps: bombastic thumbnails, floodlit aesthetics, and ads with peeny panic. But fear not, fellow seekers, we talk on the hotter sites tailored for us, from Bellesea's lingerie-lush lesbian and couple clips to Tushy's plot-driven foreplay, and Make Love Not Porn's authentic chemistry. We also talk on the why books are so great in this area, with us being able to create the scene in our heads instead of having less-than-great-visuals jammed at us. With a lot of honesty, this episode's a permission slip to curate your own climax— or opt out entirely. (NSFW alert: Explicit rants and a critique of Pornhub's main page videos.)

We take a nostalgic dive and revisit our gateway smut, from early crushes on Twilight's Edward to Harry Potter's fanfic-fueled Draco and Disney's anthropomorphic foxes. We debate book-to-movie fails, our shadow daddy love origins like Han Solo and Rhett Butler, and the allure of fairy tale retellings. Minotaur romantasies get some side-eye, though we will hold off fully knocking it until Kay tries it...coming for you, Morning Glory Milking Farm. Is K-Pop demon hunters the next gen's entry to fantasy romance? We wrap with a mid-read roast of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Silver Flames...SJ has still not come around to Nesta but Kay remains a fan.

We dive deep into Joshua Harris's infamous I Kissed Dating Goodbye, the 1997 evangelical manifesto that turned a 21-year-old's anti-dating screed into a teen purity bible. Harris went on to torch it in a wild redemption arc complete with divorce, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and chats about Skims' nipple bras. We roast the book's "Seven Habits of Highly Defective Dating," including the great myth of "saving your libido" for explosive wedding-night fireworks. We talk on how purity culture grooms people for poor relationships and rushed shotgun weddings. We end with takedowns of 2025's Epstein email excuses ("they're basically women!") and a tech bro's quest for a non-monogamous baby mama who'll bear his heirs while he... explores. Is brutal honesty hot or just narcissistic? Laugh and cringe with us, it's a good time!

SJ and Kay hop into their time machine to roast and revel in Cosmopolitan magazine's evolution from Helen Gurley Brown's questionable boss-banging tips in the 1960s to today's sex bucket lists. They critique decade-spanning gems like aiming to be the "second hottest girl in the room," blushing your nipples pink before bedtime, and feeding your man a saliva-soaked spaghetti strand à la Lady and the Tramp. Amid the cringe...think Jeffrey Epstein as Bachelor of the Month, advice that missionary prevents STDs, and anti-cellulite thigh massages...they spotlight timeless wins like ditching mercy sex, prioritizing communication, and embracing fantasy smut escapes. Packed with laughs, side-eyes at diet culture, and a call to craft your own sex bucket list, this episode proves Cosmo's still dishing dumb-but-delightful advice. Who needs sex ed when you've got this chaotic icon?

Hosts SJ and Kay dive into the stressful intersection of anxiety and arousal, inspired by Emily Nagoski's game-changing book Come As You Are. They kick things off with asking: Would you rather hook up right before a big race, a killer exam, or amid bedtime chaos with the kids? Spoiler: Probably none because stress can make for some lame sex. They break down the stress response cycle, why cortisol is nature's cockblock, and share science-backed hacks like 20-second hugs and dance breaks to "complete the cycle." From Good Girls Research Division, they roast an awkward 2010 study involving vaginal probes and '90s erotica. Plus, SJ shares her unfiltered hot takes on the third book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series—think vanilla fairy sex, power imbalances, and a plea for more queer fae foursomes. Whether you're avoiding dishes or daydreaming of magical mates, tune in for laughs and validation.

Okay, good girls and boys, SJ and Kay are here to dish out our "Dear Abby, Good Girls Style" advice full of questionable wisdom. The gals tackle your juiciest queries with zero filter and questionable expertise. From a hubby who's all tongue and no technique…Daisy L., we're side-eyeing the long tongue situation…to a down-there stench shade that's killed the vibe…Confidence P., that man hardly deserves a sad handjob. They cackle through vibrator detox dilemmas. multi-orgasm marathons that leave her pooped, and that wild-card MFM threesome thirst. It's chaotic, cathartic, and probably accurate – but hey, laughter's the best foreplay.Whether you're rebuilding mojo or just eavesdropping on our unhinged unloads, this one's for anyone who's ever faked a finale or fantasized a fantasy. Hit play, and remember: questionable advice is still advice. Warnings: explicit AF, earbuds mandatory.

In this episode of Good Girls, hosts SJ and Kay dive into the steamy, glitchy world of virtual sex. They talk Snapchat nudes that vanish (or don't), long-distance sexy pics gone wrong, and the dopamine rush of emoji foreplay. Kay spills on her 20s-era FWB snaps and the awkward thrill of timed sexy videos, while SJ confesses on accidentally "love you"-ing her boss. Backed by research on attachment anxiety fueling sexts and oxytocin spikes from sweet (not just BDSM) erotica, they unpack why words often outshine visuals for women, the risks of leaks (RIP many celebs' privacy), and safety PSAs for consent and brakes on your sexual accelerator.We end with a review of A Court of Thorns and Roses: Tamlin's masks, Rhysand's wings, and why no one needs a 19-year-old soulmate.Tune in for laughs, science, and zero judgment. Drop a sexty review and follow for more unfiltered vibes!

In this week's episode of Good Girls, hosts Kay and SJ dive into the wild world of early 2000s pickup artistry from Neil Strauss's The Game, testing tactics like negging (subtle disses to spark attraction), peacocking (flashy outfits to stand out), time pressure, kino escalation (gradual touching), and push-pull (hot-and-cold flirting) on each other. Is confidence sexy, or does it veer into toxic territory? They role-play club scenarios, laugh over Mystery's fur hat and soul patches, and debate why these "tricks" might actually lower social stakes—or just come off as creepy.Shifting gears, they explore healthier alternatives from Mark Manson's Models, emphasizing non-neediness and vulnerability over alpha-male posturing. Touching on the male loneliness epidemic, Emily Nagoski's insights on women's diverse turn-ons, and why they aren't secretly chasing Christian Grey, Kay and SJ talk attraction, consent, and evolving gender dynamics. Plus: Romantasy confessions, a demon anatomy revelation, and a shoutout to peak female friendships. Tune in for laughs, lore, and a reminder that genuine connection beats any scripted line.

SJ and Kay sit down with Lukas Gaines, a gay romance author whose upcoming novel, Pickle Your Fancy, blends sports satire, hot locker room scenes, and a poignant coming-out narrative. The trio starts with a playful Mary, Fuck, Kill game, debating the merits of David Rose, Will from Nashville, and Lukas’s own character Mason. Lukas opens up about his journey to full-time writing, sharing how his love for crafting stories, sparked by Enya-fueled journaling sessions in school, led him to make the jump from corporate tech after he authored a WSJ bestseller.The discussion turns to the craft of writing sex scenes that move the plot forward, with Lukas explaining how he tests scenes with beta readers to ensure they hit the mark and the science of picking the right words. SJ and Kay explore the ethics of book pirating, citing studies that debunk myths about who pirates and why, while Lucas reflects on the impact of corporate theft on authors. From his plans for a rapid-fire release strategy to his excitement for untapped subgenres like gay lit RPG, this episode offers a deep dive into the challenges and joys of breaking into romance as a gay male author, all wrapped in witty banter and genuine camaraderie.

The Good Girls tackle the "nice guy" phenomenon: are they truly good, or just insecure dudes waiting for a vending machine that pays out sex after 3 dates? We play Marry, Fuck, Rapture with three famous nice guys, debate toxic positivity, and talk about odd nice guy sex scenes...in throuples because why not. From incel Reddit rants to the allure of bad-but-good boys like Mr. Darcy and Xaden, we talk confidence, agency, and why grocery store sushi doesn’t buy love...or sexy time with Kay. Plus, a Rosh Hashanah tribute to nice Jewish boys and a daddy kink update with Sandy Cohen. Grab your headphones for this unfiltered episode!

Hosts SJ and Kay dive into the allure of daddy kinks, bad boys, and boss-secretary tropes with a game of Marry, Fuck, Kill. They explore the psychological pull of age gaps, sexy Shadow Daddies from Xaden Riorson to Mr. Darcy, and power dynamics in fiction versus real life. The ethics of relationships with undeniable power imbalances are questioned...while fictional romance books and movies with these same imbalances are embraced...including by Kay. As usual, the hosts blend humor, personal stories, and sharp insights, encouraging listeners to embrace their kinks while critically examining these steamy and prevalent tropes. Who does SJ pick to do the dirty with in the choice of our real-life Shadow Daddy/Bad Boy Kurt Cobain, our Daddy Mr. Big, and our Boss Christian Grey? Listen to find out!

Welcome to the hot mess that is SJ and Kay's discussion of Gary Chapman’s five love languages. We roast the actual book’s caveman-era beliefs (women don't like sex? have you met our co-host Kay?), cackle over bros claiming blowjobs as their love language, and love on a tango-dancing grandpa. Kay’s got heart-eyes for an adult film star’s boomerang peeny, while SJ’s baffled by studies about strangers touching wrists (who funds this?). With shoutouts to Sabrina Carpenter’s “I run this” album cover energy and tips for dodging father-in-law carpool awkwardness (...unless you have a daddy kink, then carry on), this episode is a rollercoaster of snark and heart. Whether you’re into gifts, cuddles, or...down-there time, this episode’s got you covered with laughs and real talk about love’s weird, wonderful ways.

SJ and Kay discuss the persistent tragedy facing heterosexual women, The Orgasm Gap. This 30% pleasure difference means guys finish 8 out of 10 times, while straight gals are stuck at 4-5, probably wondering if their climax got lost in the mail. Meanwhile, ladies in lesbian relationships are racking up 6-8 and making hosts question why sexuality can’t be a choice. The clitoris is not a secret level in a video game, yet a third of surveyed people can’t find it on a vagina map.  As always, books are discussed with main male leads ranked in their sexual prowess, a report fresh from Good Girls Research Division. SJ and Kay advocate for open communication, sexual exploration, and quirky resources to close the gap. People, there is a nationwide sex recession! This is serious business.

Hello dear Good Girls listeners—yep, we’re the #41 sex podcast tearing up Saudi Arabia, and we’re about to blow your mind! Today, we’re ripping into sex myths. Think vaginas stretching to Grand Canyon proportions, semen that’s basically a prozac, and pineapples turning your downstairs into a tropical buffet. With unhinged tales, questionable “science,” and our signature cackle, we’re debunking the wildest bedroom rumors. So, put in those earbuds—especially if your father-in-law’s in the car—and let’s dive into this NSFW rollercoaster!