On this week’s episode we say goodbye to Fi!A Message from Fi:"Hi Everyone, What a journey this has been, from Mr Handcuff, The Barber, The Photographer, a million life lessons and more!Now to start a new journey!Thank you so much to everyone that has stuck by us from day 1, it’s been epic!Gee ya later!Fi"SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off! L'Couture RecommendsL'Couture: It Starts with us – Coleen HooverLaura:  Top Gun MaverickFi:  Limitless Netflix

On this week’s episode we say goodbye to Fi!A Message from Fi:"Hi Everyone, What a journey this has been, from Mr Handcuff, The Barber, The Photographer, a million life lessons and more!Now to start a new journey!Thank you so much to everyone that has stuck by us from day 1, it’s been epic!Gee ya later!Fi"SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off! L'Couture RecommendsL'Couture: It Starts with us – Coleen HooverLaura: Top Gun MaverickFi: Limitless Netflix

Fi’s Final Episode

What advice would you give your 21 year old self? Being in your 20s is always an interesting time as you’re still getting to know yourself, yet would we still give the same advice in your 70s to your 30 year old self? On this week’s episode we explore the corporate burn out, the effect is has on our relationships and replying to a listener who is 21 and unsure of her life.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi: And Just Like ThatLaura:  My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa MoshfeghL'Couture: The Watcher

What advice would you give your 21 year old self? Being in your 20s is always an interesting time as you’re still getting to know yourself, yet would we still give the same advice in your 70s to your 30 year old self? On this week’s episode we explore the corporate burn out, the effect is has on our relationships and replying to a listener who is 21 and unsure of her life.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi: And Just Like ThatLaura: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa MoshfeghL'Couture: The Watcher

Advice to our 21 year old selves

Phil Anthony

On this week’s episode we have renowned health coach Phil Anthony! We talk through:How impactful is stress to our overall health?Can stress be the reason why we can’t be arsed to go the gym?Is it ok if your priority isn’t the gym right nowGut health and the importance of fibre vs probioticsSponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi – Wild by Tart on AmazonL'Couture – Goop on NetflixPhil – Chia seeds

On this week’s episode we have renowned health coach Phil Anthony! We talk through:<ul><li>How impactful is stress to our overall health?</li><li>Can stress be the reason why we can’t be arsed to go the gym?</li><li>Is it ok if your priority isn’t the gym right now</li><li>Gut health and the importance of fibre vs probiotics</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi – Wild by Tart on AmazonL'Couture – Goop on NetflixPhil – Chia seeds

Can’t be arsed to go to the gym either? Listen to Phil Anthony on the reasons why!

On this week’s episode we have a big announcement to make, but we also talk through:Did you know that more women than ever turn 30 without kids?Are kids expensive?Are we selfish for not wanting to talk about kids with our mum friends?SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsL'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old fuck up by Alexandra Potter 2.0Laura: Hush, Netflix and Hocus Pocus 2Fiona: Dharmer, Netflix

On this week’s episode we have a big announcement to make, but we also talk through:<ul><li>Did you know that more women than ever turn 30 without kids?</li><li>Are kids expensive?</li><li>Are we selfish for not wanting to talk about kids with our mum friends?</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsL'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old fuck up by Alexandra Potter 2.0Laura: Hush, Netflix and Hocus Pocus 2Fiona: Dharmer, Netflix

30 flirty and thriving with no kids

On this week’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite guests, Jo Farrer Fitness! We’re a generation that grew up with Diet Culture, from Slim Fast, to cabbage soup, we discuss all this ridiculous diets and what actually works. We also talk through the impact low impact exercise has on weight loss if that is what you’re trying to achieve. Too many TikToks and that “CrossFit” culture makes us feel like we have to go hard core every day to get the body we want, but we do some myth busting on this week’s episode to show you that you don’t have to kill yourself to lose weight.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi: Stranger in our bed on Amazon primeJo: Huberman Lab – What Alcohol Does to Your Body L'Couture: Ugly Love by Coleen HooverFollow Jo Farrer on Instagram HERE.

On this week’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite guests, Jo Farrer Fitness! We’re a generation that grew up with Diet Culture, from Slim Fast, to cabbage soup, we discuss all this ridiculous diets and what actually works. We also talk through the impact low impact exercise has on weight loss if that is what you’re trying to achieve. Too many TikToks and that “CrossFit” culture makes us feel like we have to go hard core every day to get the body we want, but we do some myth busting on this week’s episode to show you that you don’t have to kill yourself to lose weight.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsFi: Stranger in our bed on Amazon primeJo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huberman Lab – What Alcohol Does to Your Body</a> L'Couture: Ugly Love by Coleen HooverFollow Jo Farrer on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jofarrerfitness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Diet Culture and how Low Impact Exercise helps with Weight Loss

On this week’s episode we discuss Long Distance relationships:Does long distance really work?What can we do to overcome the struggles of long distance?Our own experiences with long distance SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsLaura: Profilo treatmentFi: I Came By, NetflixL'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old Fuck Up by Alexandra Potter

On this week’s episode we discuss Long Distance relationships:<ul><li>Does long distance really work?</li><li>What can we do to overcome the struggles of long distance?</li><li>Our own experiences with long distance</li></ul> SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsLaura: Profilo treatmentFi: I Came By, NetflixL'Couture: Confessions of a 40 year old Fuck Up by Alexandra Potter

Does Long Distance Really Work?

On this week’s episode we talk all things the bum hole!Do you know why we feel like we’re doing a reverse poo during a*nal?Have you ever encountered someone who wanted to peg?What does pegging involve?If you’re feeling like you don’t want to peg, is there something else you can do?Is pegging really just pegging the patriarchy?SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!LC RecommendsLaura: Teacher’s Pet True Crime PodcastFi: Feel Better App by Deliciouslly EllaL'Couture: Co-star Astrology App

On this week’s episode we talk all things the bum hole!<ul><li>Do you know why we feel like we’re doing a reverse poo during a*nal?</li><li>Have you ever encountered someone who wanted to peg?</li><li>What does pegging involve?</li><li>If you’re feeling like you don’t want to peg, is there something else you can do?</li><li>Is pegging really just pegging the patriarchy?</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!LC RecommendsLaura: Teacher’s Pet True Crime PodcastFi: Feel Better App by Deliciouslly EllaL'Couture: Co-star Astrology App

Let’s Peg!

Maria Rafferty

Today we talk to Maria Rafferty aka The Hormone Health Coach who is a champion of educating women about their own health &amp; bodies. She is a massive advocate of working 1-2-1 with women to help them better understand how their bodies function, empowering them to make better decisions. She is a proficient in Traditional Chinese Medicine &amp; uses an array of formulas to treat the root cause of women's health issues.Check out Maria's website HERE &amp; her instagram HERE.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsConversations with Friends by Sally Rooney Nurture of Health 

Today we talk to Maria Rafferty aka The Hormone Health Coach who is a champion of educating women about their own health &amp; bodies. She is a massive advocate of working 1-2-1 with women to help them better understand how their bodies function, empowering them to make better decisions. She is a proficient in Traditional Chinese Medicine &amp; uses an array of formulas to treat the root cause of women's health issues.Check out Maria's website <a href="HERE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> &amp; her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehormonehealthcoach/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Normal-People-Sally-Rooney/dp/0571334652/ref=sxin_14_mbs_w_global_sims?content-id=amzn1.sym.7ba31728-206e-4c1b-a044-d74ee7e049b8%3Aamzn1.sym.7ba31728-206e-4c1b-a044-d74ee7e049b8&amp;crid=2Z0FXUTUNOB8Z&amp;cv_ct_cx=conversations+with+friends&amp;keywords=conversations+with+friends&amp;pd_rd_i=0571334652&amp;pd_rd_r=d381bb10-e297-4841-a69f-17635c0acb8f&amp;pd_rd_w=YzduF&amp;pd_rd_wg=XMCYY&amp;pf_rd_p=7ba31728-206e-4c1b-a044-d74ee7e049b8&amp;pf_rd_r=VQZ5158JC8BD6XK6M3J9&amp;qid=1661967679&amp;sprefix=conversa%2Caps%2C85&amp;sr=1-1-df5ca5bf-512a-4fb5-8a5c-4c0089c73372" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney </a><a href="https://www.mariarafferty.com/shop/nurture-to-health" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nurture of Health </a>

The Impact of Hormones with Maria Rafferty aka The Hormone Health Coach

On this week’s episode the lovely Laura was in bed with a throat infection so Fi bought in some help from a returning guest, the Dubai Match Maker Christiana Maxion. Christiana has returned to give her expert advice for Dubai singles and her thoughts on whether or not the woman can truly be the main breadwinner in the relationship:What is the difference between match making and dating apps?What has Christiana been up to since we last spoke?A listener letter about being the main breadwinnerCan men truly be the homemaker and put patriarchy to one side?SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off! There's also FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING on orders over $1000LC RecommendsChristiana – Uncoupled, NetflixFi – Isaac and the egg by Bobby PalmerLC – Evernote appFollow Christiana on Instagram HERE. 

On this week’s episode the lovely Laura was in bed with a throat infection so Fi bought in some help from a returning guest, the Dubai Match Maker Christiana Maxion. Christiana has returned to give her expert advice for Dubai singles and her thoughts on whether or not the woman can truly be the main breadwinner in the relationship:<ul><li>What is the difference between match making and dating apps?</li><li>What has Christiana been up to since we last spoke?</li><li>A listener letter about being the main breadwinner</li><li>Can men truly be the homemaker and put patriarchy to one side?</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off! There's also FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING on orders over $1000LC RecommendsChristiana – Uncoupled, NetflixFi – Isaac and the egg by Bobby PalmerLC – Evernote appFollow Christiana on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiana.maxion.matchmaker/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

What if I'm the breadwinner? With Christiana Maxion

This week we welcome back a lady who kicked off our Season 2! Not only do we reference her on pretty much every episode, she has been an integral part of our Love Bites journey and our own personal journeys. It is of course, Relationship Coach NI, Lisa Mcfarland. This week we talk about shame, and the shame that surrounds our own female bodies and how we feel shame around sex. Growing up we were made to feel ashamed of being sexual beings and how we’ve been conditioned to put our sexual pleasure on the back burner. Lisa talks us through her tips on how to overcome this, put shame to one side and start putting our pleasure first.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsCome as you are - Emily NagasakiLove your Lady landscape - Lisa ListerUntamed by Glennom Doyle

This week we welcome back a lady who kicked off our Season 2! Not only do we reference her on pretty much every episode, she has been an integral part of our Love Bites journey and our own personal journeys. It is of course, Relationship Coach NI, Lisa Mcfarland. This week we talk about shame, and the shame that surrounds our own female bodies and how we feel shame around sex. Growing up we were made to feel ashamed of being sexual beings and how we’ve been conditioned to put our sexual pleasure on the back burner. Lisa talks us through her tips on how to overcome this, put shame to one side and start putting our pleasure first.SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends<ul><li>Come as you are - Emily Nagasaki</li><li>Love your Lady landscape - Lisa Lister</li><li>Untamed by Glennom Doyle</li></ul>

S*x, Shame, and how to fill your own cup with Lisa Mcfarland

A Podcast about all the things you were told not to talk about. Email your 'Dating Fails' to info@lovebitespodcast.comL&amp;Fx

On this week’s episode we talk about age gap! How old is too old?Vaping or vabbing, we discover a tiktok trend that has us either gagging or just realising it’s common sense!A listener letter about an age gap differenceDoes age really matter?Does it level out as we get older?What can we do to overcome our fear of an age gapSponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsLaura – Mama Mia 1 and Mama Mia 2Fiona – Untold – The Girlfriend That Didn’t exist, NetflixL'Couture – It Ends With Us by Coleen Hoover

On this week’s episode we talk about age gap! How old is too old?<ul><li>Vaping or vabbing, we discover a tiktok trend that has us either gagging or just realising it’s common sense!</li><li>A listener letter about an age gap difference</li><li>Does age really matter?</li><li>Does it level out as we get older?</li><li>What can we do to overcome our fear of an age gap</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture RecommendsLaura – Mama Mia 1 and Mama Mia 2Fiona – Untold – The Girlfriend That Didn’t exist, NetflixL'Couture – It Ends With Us by Coleen Hoover

Does Age Really Matter?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man cannot be in a relationship with a woman without being nagged about their socks on the floor….it is the law. However why do we nag?Is nagging just part of our DNA?Is it something more than the socks on the floor?How can we feel seen, heard and celebrated by our partners?Do we feel disconnected when we nag too much?SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura – Pillars of the Earth, Ken FolletFi – I Just Killed My Dad, NetflixL'Couture – What Writers Read, Pandora Sykes

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man cannot be in a relationship with a woman without being nagged about their socks on the floor….it is the law. However why do we nag?<ul><li>Is nagging just part of our DNA?</li><li>Is it something more than the socks on the floor?</li><li>How can we feel seen, heard and celebrated by our partners?</li><li>Do we feel disconnected when we nag too much?</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:<ul><li>Laura – Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follet</li><li>Fi – I Just Killed My Dad, Netflix</li><li>L'Couture – What Writers Read, Pandora Sykes</li></ul>

Why do we nag?

We really tried to keep it clean and PC this week, but sadly this was not so:Have you ever licked a guy’s bum?What’s your stance on licking bums?A listener letter about anxiety in the work placeOur top tips on feeling empowered at workOur advice on starting your own businessSponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura: It’s not about the money – Brent KesselFi: The Kite Runner by Khaled HoussaniLC: Shania Twain Not Just a Girl – Netflix

We really tried to keep it clean and PC this week, but sadly this was not so:<ul><li>Have you ever licked a guy’s bum?</li><li>What’s your stance on licking bums?</li><li>A listener letter about anxiety in the work place</li><li>Our top tips on feeling empowered at work</li><li>Our advice on starting your own business</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:<ul><li>Laura: It’s not about the money – Brent Kessel</li><li>Fi: The Kite Runner by Khaled Houssani</li><li>LC: Shania Twain Not Just a Girl – Netflix</li></ul>

How to be an empowered female

On this week’s episode we talk about emotional masturbation, what is this you might ask? Go on have a listen:Have you ever been to a goddess circle?Do you panic about where you are in life?A listener dilemma about how to let someone downWhat is emotional masturbating?SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura – Jigsaw Man by Paul BrittonFi - https://youtu.be/v2mMElZbHpcLC - https://www.instagram.com/hotvictorians/

On this week’s episode we talk about emotional masturbation, what is this you might ask? Go on have a listen:<ul><li>Have you ever been to a goddess circle?</li><li>Do you panic about where you are in life?</li><li>A listener dilemma about how to let someone down</li><li>What is emotional masturbating?</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura – Jigsaw Man by Paul BrittonFi - <a href="https://youtu.be/v2mMElZbHpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/v2mMElZbHpc</a>LC - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotvictorians/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hotvictorians/</a>

Do you emotionally masturbate?

On this week’s episode we talk through a lot of advice for marriage, relationships and of course how to turn yourself on:Advice from a marriage of 40 yearsSome interesting stats about last week’s episode about falling out of loveA listener letter about not getting in the zoneHow to really turn yourself on (it’s not always sexual)SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off! L'Couture Recommends:Fi – Scenes from a Marriage (Amazon Prime), French Chic by Sophie ClaireLaura – How To Change Your Mind – NetflixLC – State Of Affairs by Esther Perel Show Notes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sex-with-emily/id82456189?i=1000533936592

On this week’s episode we talk through a lot of advice for marriage, relationships and of course how to turn yourself on:<ul><li>Advice from a marriage of 40 years</li><li>Some interesting stats about last week’s episode about falling out of love</li><li>A listener letter about not getting in the zone</li><li>How to really turn yourself on (it’s not always sexual)</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off! L'Couture Recommends:<ul><li>Fi – Scenes from a Marriage (Amazon Prime), French Chic by Sophie Claire</li><li>Laura – How To Change Your Mind – Netflix</li><li>LC – State Of Affairs by Esther Perel</li></ul> Show Notes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sex-with-emily/id82456189?i=1000533936592" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sex-with-emily/id82456189?i=1000533936592</a>

How to Turn Yourself On

This week we talk all things relationships!Have you ever fallen out of love with someone?What are the main reasons for falling out of love?A listener letter about loving someone but not being in loveWhat is the difference between love and being in loveSponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura – West Cork – Netflix DocumentaryFiona – Block Delete Move On by Lalala Let me Explain ThisLC – One Day by David Nicholls

This week we talk all things relationships!<ul><li>Have you ever fallen out of love with someone?</li><li>What are the main reasons for falling out of love?</li><li>A listener letter about loving someone but not being in love</li><li>What is the difference between love and being in love</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends:Laura – West Cork – Netflix DocumentaryFiona – Block Delete Move On by Lalala Let me Explain ThisLC – One Day by David Nicholls

How to avoid falling out of love!

Fi is BACK, after a small mental health break which we recommend to everyone! On this week’s episode we discuss:Fi’s recent foray into TherapyA listener letter and some food for thought about Tinder ShamingWhy are we embarrassed to say we met our partners on Tinder?Why specifically is Tinder seen as the most shameful app above Bumble or Hinge?L’Couture recommends, a cook book, a novel and a self-help book of dreams to get you through to summer whether you’re staying at home or holidayingSponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends: Fi:Comfort Mobhttps://www.amazon.ae/Comfort-MOB-Makes-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1529369819/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OHAMNWPXRGHD&amp;keywords=comfort+mob&amp;qid=1657630916&amp;sprefix=comfort+mob%2Caps%2C1048&amp;sr=8-1 Laura:Kane and Abel by Jeffery Archerhttps://www.amazon.ae/Kane-Abel-Jeffrey-Archer/dp/1509808698/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H0SLWXUS9V2Z&amp;keywords=cane+and+able+jeffrey+archer&amp;qid=1657630963&amp;sprefix=cane+and+able+jeffery+arche%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1 L'Couture:Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? By Dr Julie Smithhttps://www.amazon.ae/Why-Nobody-Told-This-Before/dp/0241529719/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dr+julie+why+has+nobody+told+me&amp;qid=1657631005&amp;sprefix=dr+Juli%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1

Fi is BACK, after a small mental health break which we recommend to everyone! On this week’s episode we discuss:<ul><li>Fi’s recent foray into Therapy</li><li>A listener letter and some food for thought about Tinder Shaming</li><li>Why are we embarrassed to say we met our partners on Tinder?</li><li>Why specifically is Tinder seen as the most shameful app above Bumble or Hinge?</li><li>L’Couture recommends, a cook book, a novel and a self-help book of dreams to get you through to summer whether you’re staying at home or holidaying</li></ul>SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture Recommends: Fi:Comfort Mob<a href="https://www.amazon.ae/Comfort-MOB-Makes-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1529369819/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OHAMNWPXRGHD&amp;keywords=comfort+mob&amp;qid=1657630916&amp;sprefix=comfort+mob%2Caps%2C1048&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.ae/Comfort-MOB-Makes-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1529369819/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OHAMNWPXRGHD&amp;keywords=comfort+mob&amp;qid=1657630916&amp;sprefix=comfort+mob%2Caps%2C1048&amp;sr=8-1</a> Laura:Kane and Abel by Jeffery Archer<a href="https://www.amazon.ae/Kane-Abel-Jeffrey-Archer/dp/1509808698/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H0SLWXUS9V2Z&amp;keywords=cane+and+able+jeffrey+archer&amp;qid=1657630963&amp;sprefix=cane+and+able+jeffery+arche%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.ae/Kane-Abel-Jeffrey-Archer/dp/1509808698/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H0SLWXUS9V2Z&amp;keywords=cane+and+able+jeffrey+archer&amp;qid=1657630963&amp;sprefix=cane+and+able+jeffery+arche%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1</a> L'Couture:Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? By Dr Julie Smith<a href="https://www.amazon.ae/Why-Nobody-Told-This-Before/dp/0241529719/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dr+julie+why+has+nobody+told+me&amp;qid=1657631005&amp;sprefix=dr+Juli%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.ae/Why-Nobody-Told-This-Before/dp/0241529719/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dr+julie+why+has+nobody+told+me&amp;qid=1657631005&amp;sprefix=dr+Juli%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-1</a>

Is Tinder Shaming a Thing?

On this week's episode we talk to Vista Wife who is the face of swinging in the UK. A self-proclaimed Swinging Ambassador &amp; Educator, Vista Wife rose to fame when she Tik Tok by storm in 2021 to normalize and destigmatize the "lifestyle." She is a wife, mother, and brilliant business woman who is living the life she has always wanted. We also hear from a reader who is toying with the lifestyle, and advise her how to move forward.Website - https://vistawife.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vista.wife/?hl=enTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@vista.wife?lang=en Discord Swinging App - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/discord-chat-talk-hangout/id985746746 

On this week's episode we talk to Vista Wife who is the face of swinging in the UK. A self-proclaimed Swinging Ambassador &amp; Educator, Vista Wife rose to fame when she Tik Tok by storm in 2021 to normalize and destigmatize the "lifestyle." She is a wife, mother, and brilliant business woman who is living the life she has always wanted. We also hear from a reader who is toying with the lifestyle, and advise her how to move forward.Website - <a href="https://vistawife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://vistawife.com/</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vista.wife/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/vista.wife/?hl=en</a>Tik Tok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vista.wife?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@vista.wife?lang=en</a> Discord Swinging App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/discord-chat-talk-hangout/id985746746" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/discord-chat-talk-hangout/id985746746</a>

Curious about Swinging? with Vista Wife

Ciara Daly

This week Fi is recovering from Covid, so Laura is joined by her soul sister and all round wonderful human being Ciara Daly. Ciara is publicly known as one of Ireland's best MUA with a booming business empire but there is much more to her than meets the eye. Ciara opens up with a tsunami of wisdom about dating in your 30s. 40s &amp; beyond, her incredible struggle to strength journey, and how plant medicines transformed her life. We could listen to her all day! SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture recommends: Attached by Amir Levine &amp; Rachel Heller HERE Ciara recommends: Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr Bian Weiss HERE I am Enough by Marissa Pier HERE Laura recommends:Midnight Library by Matt Haig HERE I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes HERE You can follow Ciara on Instagram HERE. 

This week Fi is recovering from Covid, so Laura is joined by her soul sister and all round wonderful human being Ciara Daly. Ciara is publicly known as one of Ireland's best MUA with a booming business empire but there is much more to her than meets the eye. Ciara opens up with a tsunami of wisdom about dating in your 30s. 40s &amp; beyond, her incredible struggle to strength journey, and how plant medicines transformed her life. We could listen to her all day! SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture recommends: <ul><li>Attached by Amir Levine &amp; Rachel Heller <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attached-Anxious-Avoidant-science-attachment/dp/1529032172/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DXVRSB4QQV3L&amp;keywords=attached+book&amp;qid=1656411314&amp;sprefix=attached+%2Caps%2C84&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a></li></ul>Ciara recommends: <ul><li>Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr Bian Weiss <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Many-Lives-Masters-prominent-psychiatrist/dp/0749913789/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SK179V6PE4ZP&amp;keywords=many+lives+many+masters&amp;qid=1656411530&amp;sprefix=many+%2Caps%2C85&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a></li><li>I am Enough by Marissa Pier <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Enough-Mark-Mirror-Change/dp/1916411002/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1656411489&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a></li></ul>Laura recommends:<ul><li>Midnight Library by Matt Haig<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/hungrygirl_belfast/list/1TTUSND59C5KW" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE </a></li><li>I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/hungrygirl_belfast/list/1TTUSND59C5KW" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a></li></ul>You can follow Ciara on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ciaradalymakeup/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

What to do if you feel "left behind" with Ciara Daly

This week we talk about how to feel confident with your vulva. It’s one of the hardest things to do as females as we can so often put ourselves down about how our vulva looks. Realistically though every vulva is different, which means that no one vulva is perfect or the right way to be. Pornography and being socialised in a sadly very patriarchal society has conditioned us to believe that we need our bodies to be “perfect” and that is just not the case. Let’s talk about it! SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors L'Couture. Click HERE to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code LOVEBITES20 when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture recommends:Laura: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo/dp/1501139231 Fi:Love IslandKeep Sweet, Pray ObeyL'Couture:Everything I know about Love – BBCiPlayer

This week we talk about how to feel confident with your vulva. It’s one of the hardest things to do as females as we can so often put ourselves down about how our vulva looks. Realistically though every vulva is different, which means that no one vulva is perfect or the right way to be. Pornography and being socialised in a sadly very patriarchal society has conditioned us to believe that we need our bodies to be “perfect” and that is just not the case. Let’s talk about it! SponsorsHuge shoutout to our incredibly empowering sponsors <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">L'Couture</a>. Click <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check out their stunning products and use Discount Code <a href="https://lcouture.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=lovebitesxLC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LOVEBITES20</a> when you check-out for 20% off!L'Couture recommends:Laura: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo/dp/1501139231" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Husbands-Evelyn-Hugo/dp/1501139231</a> Fi:<ul><li>Love Island</li><li>Keep Sweet, Pray Obey</li></ul>L'Couture:<ul><li>Everything I know about Love – BBCiPlayer</li></ul>

How to feel vulva confident

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