24/7 Slave Veronica Yahns talks to Akua and Sam about master/slave dynamics, polyamory, therapy, loved ones, feminism, kink and more! Bae(s) of The Week: Jamiesha Prescod @cinejamographer @youlookokaytome Hoe(s) of the Week: @Kunjo & His Sleeping Beauty Photo Series Akeela, Layla and Amaya, Antoinne M, Grecia P, Vikki W, sharks3212, kalidoty, bodega_hive212, MarsMwenja, TheVargasShowYT, SENORLAZER, Self Care Tips: Use daily affirmations to combat anxiety Cute Date Idea: Take your partner out...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Season 5Ep. 45
The Hoes are all together to discuss breakups, why they freakin’ suck, and how to deal with them. Bae(s) of The Week: @ randybaby11 Hoe(s) of the Week: @giveherthephd24, @thatsdifferenttye, Emensa, @king_himself, @90skindofworld , @itstarekali , @Alicia_flower_child, Ophellia, Jolana W, Kwetz Self Care Tips: Stop editing yourself to fit another persons narrative. It’ll make you bitter, especially if they don’t notice it. Cute Date Idea: Hit up a Botanical Garden Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Break...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Akua and Sam link up to chat about work day dates, a suspicious public toilet sex policy in Wales, creepy couples, PMS & universal basic income, dating while moming and more Bae(s) of The Week: Kendra Austin @kendramorous Hoe(s) of the Week: Lyan718, Tayo, Phillip M, Caroline Colvin, the shade room comments & new followers, and Darius H. Plus Akua gives a recap of her Dating in the Digital Age panel, her Elite Daily article, and speaks about dating burn out and how to break awkward silen...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Rob and Sam discuss HPV, cervical cancer, and why you should definitely be getting your Pap smears. Plus: a man with an emoji family, late summer date ideas, a rocky relationship between siblings and more! Bae(s) of The Week: Nica Marie Hoe(s) of the Week: @Imsolovelee, @theesupaman, & kunjo Self Care Tips: Go to events without trying to find a mate to go with Cute Date Ideas: Do an Adventure Course. Here’s one you can do in NYC for free: https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/adventur...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 42
The Hoes are back and discussing a Taiwanese Masturbation suit, MTV’s Are You the One, Akua and Sam’s mini vacation, Baby Daddy’s homophobia, having sex for the first time in your twenties, creepy red flags and more! Bae(s) of The Week: The cast of this seasons Are You the One with Basit (@basitcom), Remy (@remdelarem), Brandon (@officialbrandondavis) & Aasha (@aasha__), & Kai (@kai_wes) in particular Hoe(s) of the Week: JayOkay, Darryln, AnaïsSF, Allison G, Nicole H, Bag Ladiez, Kitty L...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 41
On our season 5 finale episode, the hoes shoot the shit about yeast infections, limerence, insecurities, street harassment, hypoactive sexual disorder, cute dates and more. We'll be back in August, enjoy your summer's loves! Bae(s) of The Week: Ajay Holbrook & @aniseliketheseed Hoe(s) of the Week: Spark Star Academy, Elizabeth, & Juanita and Karima of “ We know how to do this ” podcast plus a shout out to our homegirls Queen and J. Self Care Tips: How to identify and protect yourself aga...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Akua and Sam read and answer your Pride themed listener letters. Bae(s) of The Week: Money and Ari Fitz Hoe(s) of the Week: Everyone who attended IHU Live, Estephanie, Gene Graham and the cast of This One’s For the Ladies, Sam, Kim, Kewzt, Michael H, Apple Podcast homies, Self Care Tips: Self Care and Meditation Apps (Akua is using Shine) Akua’s Date Tip of the Week: Go on the actual date Fuck You (Your Lives): Akua and Sam spend the majority of this episode reading and responding to your listen...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 38
IHU LIVE and joined by Estephanie of the Bag Ladies podcast to chat about pride month, demisexuality, cops and LGBTQIA (aka QUILTBANG) folks, finding suitable dating partners and more! Hoe(s) of the Week: The live studio audience Self Care Tips: Find a hobby and potential make masturbating a hobby? Estephanie’s Date Tip of the Week: Go to free gallery tours @ Chelsea on Thursdays at 7PM (NYC) Fuck That (Current Events): NYC Police Department Commissioner James O’neil apologizes for the departmen...
Jun 13, 2019•57 min•Season 5Ep. 37
All four hoes shoot the shit on Mr. Ratburn, masturbation, career anxiety, summer dates, poop, vacation safety and more! Bae(s) of The Week: Lizzo, Meg Thee Stallion, India Moore Hoe(s) of the Week: All those who've shouted us out as recommended podcasts for PRIDE plus Anais F., Sonya F, Kayla S. & Ask a brown feminem Self Care Tips: Celebrate your wins and accomplishments before or while moving on to the next one. Sam and Rodecka’s Spring/Summer Date Ideas: Take your bae fencing & Pull ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Reproductive Psychotherapist Saleemah joins Akua and Sam to discuss perinatal mood disorders Bae(s) of The Week: Sivan Alyra Rose, Fanna & Amie, Kayden Coleman, Kennedy Powers Hoe(s) of the Week: Everyone who came thru to #PodInLiveNYC Self Care Tips: Visit betterhelp.com /IHU & Don't physically punish yourself while working Sam’s Spring Date Ideas: Come to Sex Trivia Sundays (or a local pub trivia night in your city) Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Coping after a traumatic birth experience,...
Jun 02, 2019•51 min•Season 5Ep. 35
25 Year old Pro hurdler, actress, NFL wife and blogger Morgan Goodwin joins IHU to talk about her experience with pregnancy loss, cervical insufficiency, marriage, blogging, and healing. Bae(s) of The Week: Rod & Karen, Juju Bae, & Ev’Yan Whitney Hoe(s) of the Week: @LilyBellaMay & Lily C Self Care Tips: Hang on to the thread Sam’s Spring Summer Date Ideas: Go on a Star Walk Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Morgan Goodwin shares her experiences with multiple pregnancy losses and her journ...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Its Maternal May! For the rest of May IHU will be speaking to folks with insightful perspectives on all things pregnancy. This week Ashley joins Rob and Sam to talk about Doula’s who care for pregnant folks — regardless of the outcome of the pregnancy. Bae(s) of The Week: Eve and Jaqueline and Jalissa Pinnix Hoe(s) of the Week: @sweetesthoney86, Mya, Amira, and Becky Self Care Tips: Get your fast on and a discussion on Ramadan Sam’s Summer Date Ideas: Do science together Fuck It (Topic of the Da...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Rob, Akua, and Sam are in Wig Crucifix Studios to talk about interracial relationship woes, establishing consent with hook ups, nggas who shan’t be named, the 100 year old HIV patient and more. Bae(s) of The Week: Dr. Janina Jeff, @MotorCityPrettyCreative, @Miss_Shalae, @MeandSomebodyQueerKin, & Lina from Bag Ladies podcast Hoe(s) of the Week: Roselyn, Diamond, Milton, Queen & J, Rhamah N, Janae Ariel, & Jorden R. Self Care Tips: How to care for PMS Gingivitis https://www.medicalnews...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Chronically Ill & Disabled Femme Babe Jade T. Perry joins Akua to Sam to talk about her experiences as a Black queer disabled kinky femme. Bae(s) of The Week: @the.body.hunter and a shout out to Gene Graham and “This One’s For the Ladies” Hoe(s) of the Week: TwoBirdsOneStone & April Sex Trivia Attendees Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Jade T. Perry joins the hoes to discuss Black queer disabled kink. Points of discussion include: A discussion on Jade’s disabilities and chronic illnesses, abl...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Interabled Black couple and co-creators of WheelLifeStories, Brad and Noelle join IHU to talk about their relationship, family, and advocacy. Bae(s) of The Week: @rmlundyjr & @thequeenspeaks_ Hoe(s) of the Week: Gilmarie B, Taylor A, Sidoni G Self Care Tips: Listen to your body Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Interabled Black couple and co-creators of WheelLifeStories Brad and Noelle join IHU to talk about their relationship, family, and activism. Points of discussion include: Quadriplegic injur...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Writer and anti-stigma advocate Rukiat joins Rodecka & Sam to talk about the stigma that comes with a herpes diagnoses and the role it can play in ones sex, love, and dating life. Bae(s) of The Week: Shawné Michaelain Holloway the artist and sex educator who is redesigning the strap on Hoe(s) of the Week: Alex D, Melissa D, Hillary H, Molly Schwartz and Iman S. Self Care Tips: Sam gives a gentle reminder to do your taxes and a nudge to find a therapist when you’re in a good mood. Fuck It (To...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 29
The hoes are in wig crucifix studios to discuss harassment in the work place, figuring out a poly relationship, swearing off dating apps, and much more! Hoe(s) of the Week: Angela, Akeem, Belle, Diamond, Tatiana, Kara H., Brianna L, Iris V, Molly S, Whitney T Self Care Tips: Be a black work aunty/ re-evaluate and strengthen (if healthy) your work relationships to combat trauma if you can’t leave & How to get certified as a ny peer specialist for free if you have 4-8 weeks to spare Fuck Me (O...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Licensed professional clinical counselor Dr. Natalie Jones, joins IHU to talk about what it is like to be romantically involved with a person who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Bae(s) of The Week: Noelani Browne aka @filthysilky Hoes of the Week: Carlisha, Andrea, Whitney, Tami, Ivy, Pat & Caro; Feminist Fatal; Kethia & Her Sister, Lanai, Pretty Young Thots, Team Hoe-la , 3 amig-hoes; QN, Ally N, Heather O, Carla LT, Amethyst C, Lesley L, Kanazia I, DeMario G, Aly Lew, Anna Maria...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 27
25 year old body building baddie, Taylor joins Akua & Sam to discuss her experience with sex, love, and dating as a person with a number of mental health diagnoses and her journey towards healing. This is our second installment in Mental Health March 2019. Bae(s) of The Week: Jervae Hoe(s) of the Week: All of you we love all of you! (This episode was prerecorded) Self Care Tips: Laugh! Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Tay opens up about her time as a young adult coming to terms with a number of m...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Season 5Ep. 26
It’s Mental Health March with IHU. In our first installment of the series we’re joined by writer Ellie to discuss her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder also known as PMDD. Self Care Tips: Log your periods and log your mood. Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Writer and creator of SpeaknUp.blog Ellie, joins us to discuss her experience with PMDD. Points of discussion include: What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD, getting diagnosed with PMDD, medical mistreatment, how PMDD affects you...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 25
The Hoes talk about smegma & proper genital care, a year of being obstinate, romantic loneliness, being called a “good girl,” being called “easy,” a great date, menstrual cup advice and more! Bae(s) of The Week: Sera Tonin Hoe(s) of the Week: All of you Self Care Tips: Get into the habit of boiling your menstrual cup; stop tryna save everybody Fuck That (Current Events): The man who never cleaned his penis (smegma, foreskin, phimosis, and proper genital care) Fuck Me (Our Lives): Rodecka dea...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Life Partners Danny and Cleo join IHU to discuss co-parenting, podcasting, growth, agency, individuality, love and much more. Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Points of discussion include: love at first sight, first loves, getting married at a young age, open marriages, abstaining from sex with your partner, coparenting, having separate bedrooms, individuality, podcasting as a couple, the myth #CoupleGoals, kids listening to your podcast, & the theraputic nature of podcasting HASHTAGS Use #InnerH...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Diamond Stylz of Marsha’s Plate podcast joins the hoes to discuss the elusivity of romantic love as a Black trans woman. Historic Bae(s) of The Week: Mary & Mildred Davidson Fuck It (Topic of the Day): A conversation about Love with Diamond Stylz of Marsha’s Plate podcast. Points of Discussion include: Ableism and Transphobia, young perspectives on the “rules” love, being the perpetual side chick, internalized misogyny, establishing boundaries, realizing your worth, sex work & romantic p...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 22
A Black Trans Millennial Love Story The cutest couple of all time Zee and Mia join the hoes to talk about their Black Trans Millennial love story. Historical Bae of The Week: Ntozake Shange Hoe(s) of the Week: Michael H. Fuck It (Topic of the Day): Mia and Zee discuss: Navigating dating apps; the importance of showing public affection, dating other Trans people, being on a podcast with your significant other, support within a trans relationship that cis folks can’t provide, “chasers”, objectific...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Are the 5 Love Languages valid? The 4 hoes are in Wig Crucifix Studios this week to discuss. Historic Black Bae(s) of The Week: Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, & Gladys Bentley Hoe(s) of the Week: Winter is Cumming attendees, Leigh Ashley M, Fabienne T, Rosemary R, Molly J, Nadia C, Lucy W, David M, Gilmarie B, Kethia M, Syndee D, & Alyce L, Asha, & James Self Care Tips: Love is in the air…and not just the romantic kind. Foster platonic relationships and date your friends. This mon...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Whoreible Decisions co-host Weezy joins Sam & Rebecca to talk about pegging, podcasting, toxic masculinity, anal play, online vitriol, interracial dating, the millennium tour and more! Points of Discussion Include: Dating some one who has a black racist family; feeling guilty for dating white folks, toxic masculinity and homophobia, shame associated with pegging, partners with podcasting concerns, Dom/sub dynamics in pegging, where to find a good prostate stimulator, how to ask your cishet m...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Rob, Sam, and Rodicky talk about semen injections, Savage Fenty, chosen names for Trans folks, the aftermath of an abusive relationship, step by step blow jobs, and waiting on an ex. Bae(s) of The Week: J Mase III & Dane Edidi co-editors of #BlackTransPrayerBook Naima “Queen” Muhammad, Janina Jeff, & Bridget Todd The POC who called out Savage Fenty Everybody but [redacted name of a particular yt lady] Hoe(s) of the Week: Kieaunna C, QueerWOC, Marsha’s Plate, Jonathan M, Leigh Ashley, Ash...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Glamazon Tyomi joins Akua & Sam to talk about her work as a tantrica and pleasure coach Fuck It (Topic of the Day): What is Authentic Tantra and how can it be applied to ones life and sexual practice? Points of discussion include: Becoming a pleasure coach, What is Tantra?, What kinds of Tantra exist, Tibetan Authentic Tantra, people who commit sexual assault in the name of tantra, meditation before masturbation, Was Barney practicing Tantra?, trans folks and tantra, releasing trauma via tan...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 17
The Hoes reflect on the highlights of their sex, love, and dating lives of 2018 and set goals and intentions for their lives in 2019. Fuck Me (Our Lives): Rebecca’s Highlights: Discovering I self-sabotage and try to be perfect in romantic relationships Rebecca’s Goals: Rooting myself in reality and being honest with myself Sam’s Highlights: Redefining what a life partner means; Proud that I no longer physically chase after people; becoming okay with my natural hair again Sam’s Goals: Staying on ...
Jan 09, 2019•54 min•Season 5Ep. 16
All four hoes are back together to discuss our hoe-highlights of 2018 and what we’re looking forward to in the new year. This is a 2 part end of the year hoe recap. Part 2 will air on Jan 2, 2019. Bae(s) of The Week: The Podcast Baddie Brigade, Chance Perdomo & Tati Gabrielle, @AshleighChubbyBunny, @ErickaHart, & Bria Myles Hoe(s) of the Week: All IHU Event Attendees, Rob, Milton, Karen, Aly Lew, CocoMangoCherry, & Calvin Self Care Tips: Feel your emotions, show discomfort & take...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 15
