The Solve

Episodes

1. 12

   S2E3: What Kind Of TLC Does My Vagina Need?

   Today we’re going to talk about the one thing that, surprisingly, a LOT of women are STILL too shy to discuss. Caring for our ‘Ginas. Whether we’re partnered or not, sexually active or not - we NEED to be thinking about (and properly tending to) our vaginas. So, today, I’m talking to the...

   Apr 28, 2020

   30m
2. 11

   S2E2: What Is Micro-Cheating & How Do I Avoid It?

   Sisters, it’s time we explored the nuances of cheating. Yes, physical intimacy outside the boundaries of your relationship is considered cheating...but what other types are there? What is micro-cheating and how does it start? How do we build better communication habits with our partner? America’s...

   Mar 3, 2020

   26m
3. 10

   S2E1: Is Long-Distance Love Really Doable?

   It’s an age-old debate: Can long-distance relationships really work? The stories are out there - once red hot with passion and devotion - growing cold after a few weeks or months apart. Are there keys to making it work when perhaps you work in a different state or your boo has to travel quite a...

   Feb 12, 2020

   30m
4. 9

   S1E8: Kink 101: What Is Kink + How Do I Know If I’m Kinky?

   Whips, chains, tight leather and a safe word thrown in for good measure. That’s what most of us think of when we hear the word ‘kink’. But what if I told you our view is severely skewed and limited because of the porn industry and movie franchises like Fifty Shades? What if I told you that the...

   Nov 21, 2019

   25m
5. 8

   S1E7: Why Do I Keep Dating The SAME Type?

   Do your exes all have the same rap sheet? Do they all kinda resemble one another in looks and/or behavior? Ladies, we are the BEST at securing the bag and career success but when it comes to love, sometimes we make the same mistakes. What if dating isn't hard? What if we just haven’t honed our...

   Nov 6, 2019

   24m
6. 7

   S1E6: How Do I Maintain Intimacy After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis?

   Sisters, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we wanted to close out October with a special episode of The Solve for those who may be fighting this battle. There are so many resources on preventing cancer, understanding the diagnosis, and fighting it physically. But it’s not often that we have...

   Oct 25, 2019

   28m
7. 6

   S1E5: How Do I Manifest The Life & Love I Desire?

   My sisters! Have you been stuck, wishing for a great relationship but life keeps handing you duds instead of fireworks? Have you been trying to find the right key to unlock the lifestyle you desire but it just seems so out of reach? At one point or another we’ve all found ourselves struggling to...

   Oct 18, 2019

   34m
8. 5

   S1E4: Do I Need A Sex Ed Do-Over?

   What absolutely untrue narratives were you taught about your body? Sex? Relationships? For those of us who’ve been severely miseducated, sexpert, Shan Boodram aka Shan Boody (@shanboody) is HERE on our first crossover episode between The Solve and Yes,Girl! She’s here to clear up, clarify, and...

   Sep 27, 2019

   40m
9. 4

   S1E3: How Can I Have Better Orgasms? (Or even one at all!?)

   Sis! Can we talk? When was the last time you actually had an orgasm? Recent studies show that almost half of women either struggle with or just do not have…orgasms. Girl, what? Climaxing (properly) is a sexual topic that remains hush-hush among women, even in 2019. But today is a new day. This...

   Jul 20, 2019

   48m
10. 3

    S1E2: Why Can't My Friends/Family Accept My Relationship?

    Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in love with someone that your family didn’t approve of for some reason? You definitely raised your hand and your definitely not alone. Look, you can’t control other people’s feelings, but they do affect you (and your relationship) at times. Why does it take…

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    May 25, 2019

    25m
11. 2

    S1E1: Is it Time to Call it Quits?

    ESSENCE Family, former editor and relationship expert, Demetria L. Lucas (@demetriallucas) has a word for those unsure of whether it's time to walk away from the relationship.

    Mar 25, 2019

    38m
12. 1

    S1E1: Welcome to The Solve

    When it comes to matters of the heart, everyone has an opinion, but very few have the answers. So step away from that group chat, and bring your problems to The Solve. Join ESSENCE’s love guru, Charli Penn and her girl gang of outspoken friends and experts as they share hilarious anecdotes and...

    Mar 15, 2019

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