The Solve

ESSENCE PODCAST NETWORK
  • 4.7 (45)
  • SEXUALITY
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 get-to-the-point advice for navigating some of your biggest dating dilemmas.

Episodes

  1. 04/28/2020

    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 incomparable Dr. Jackie Walters (@therealdrjackie). You may know her as gynecologist to one of your favorite Atlanta housewives or as a cast member of Bravo’s Married To Medicine. She is an award-winning OBGYN, philanthropist, women’s advocate, tv personality, and she’s on a mission to impact the lives of millions. Her new book, “The Queen V: Everything You Need To Know About Sex Intimacy and Down There Healthcare” is full of wisdom about caring for our ginas, different ways to better relate to her and how to identify what type of relationship we have with her. We have been fed so much misinformation about our intimate areas so we need people like Dr. Jackie to break it down for us! Ready? Let’s get into it! And don't forget to use #TheSolvePodcast to tell us what you think!

    30 min

  2. 03/03/2020

    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 #1 Relationship Therapist, Kiaundra Jackson (@kiaundrajackson), is today’s guest and listen - she gets down to BUSINESS. Listen up because she will get you and your relationship all the way together, making sure you’re CLEAR on your boundaries! Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend and let us know what you think using #TheSolvePodcast!

    26 min

  3. 02/12/2020

    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 bit? How do you figure out your own personal balance?

    31 min

  4. 11/21/2019

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

    On this episode, professional dominatrix Taylor Freeman aka Mistress Marley breaks down the ins, outs, and subcultures within kink and how to know if you are, in fact, a kinky person.

    25 min

  5. 11/06/2019

    Why Do I Keep Dating The SAME Type?

    What if it’s not that dating is hard but that we haven’t honed our focus to the things that really matter in a mate? On this episode of The Solve, we are deep-diving with Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore - The Matchmaking Duo into why we seem to date the same (Read: WRONG) guy and what tips can help us dig a little deeper for the gems we desire in Love.

    24 min

  6. 10/25/2019

    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.

    28 min

  7. 10/18/2019

    How Do I Manifest The Life & Love I Desire?

    Today, empowerment coach, Abiola Abrams (@Abiolatv)- shares the keys to manifesting our best loves and lives, outlining some of the things that may be blocking us, and reigniting the fire of our feminine power to have what we speak and seek.

    34 min

  8. 09/27/2019

    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!

    40 min

  9. 07/20/2019

    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.

    48 min

  10. 05/25/2019

    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 your family so long to come around? What do you do if they just don't approve? Who's really being immature in the situation? Luckily, friend to the show and star of OWN’s Family or Fiancé, relationship expert Tracy McMillan, is here to help us navigate the tensions between your family and your bae.

    26 min

  11. 03/25/2019

    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.

    39 min

  12. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    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 get-to-the-point advice for navigating some of your biggest dating dilemmas.

    1 min

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About

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 get-to-the-point advice for navigating some of your biggest dating dilemmas.

Information

  • Creator
    ESSENCE PODCAST NETWORK
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019 ESSENCE Communications, All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Solve

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