In EP 100, we delve into the complexities of lesbian breakups, exploring why they often hit harder than others. Drawing from an insightful article by "Amelia on Refinery 29", we examine how women tend to deeply enmesh in relationships, blurring lines between partners, friends, and family. Nicholas Rose, a psychotherapist specializing in queer relationships, sheds light on the challenges queer individuals face during breakups, especially when familial support is lacking. We confront...

Join us on episode #99 as we explore the various types of attraction that shape our relationships. Have you ever found yourself questioning the nature of your attraction towards someone? Our exploration goes into the blend of emotions, whether it's physical desire, intellectual admiration, or emotional resonance. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-attraction WHAT KIND OF ATTRACTION AM I FEELING? 1. "I’m in a situation where I have a long term gf but my best friend...

Join us on this episode #98 as we reminisce about our unforgettable family trip to Medellin, Colombia. From exploring, eating and dancing to an unexpected event turned our trip into a rollercoaster ride – one of us ended up in the hospital, not once, but twice! As we talk about our highs and lows of our Medellin adventure, we delve into deep questions that would be perfect for first dates. Some of them were… Would you rather spend a day with your younger self or older self?  What...

EP 97: We dive into random questions, confessions, and family meeting topics sent anonymously via Instagram and NGL! Join us as we explore unspoken thoughts and feelings, offering candid insights and humor. From taboo confessions to lesbian drama, we tackle it all, creating a safe space for raw and unfiltered discussions. FOLLOW LES CHAT ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO LEAVE US A VOICE NOTE VIA TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ‪- CONTACT US AT (862) 786-8233‬  Link tree: https://linktr.ee/leschat  Family...

Rejection has always been the hardest pill for us all to swallow. It bears such a negative weight when we feel as though someone you show such interest in just doesn’t share that same interest in return. We then find ourselves questioning what it is about us that could be wrong. But nothing is wrong with you!! Once we accept the fact that we aren’t for everyone just like everyone isn’t for us.. rejection becomes a lot less personal.  FAMILY MEETING: "Google Voicemail: I started dating a...

Curiosity is heavy during our teenage years because we’re trying to find our identity. Those are the years where we are introduced to friendships, relationships, sex, and maybe even questioning our sexuality. As we get older we still learn how to navigate through all those things because no matter how old we are we still find ourselves searching for our identities as we continue to grow. - Is sexuality a spectrum? - Do you have to limit yourself to a label? - Is it because of growing up...

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What do you consider queer bating? In EP 94 we discuss queer baiting which is when someone uses the possibility of a queer relationship or queer representation to get audiences to watch a show/movie, etc... but they never actually follow through with it. We go into different examples (Karol G, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, etc)  as well as the history on queer baiting in the 1940’s-1960’s with the “Lavender Scare”. LOVE CRAVE VIBRATOR NECKLACE LINK  Family Meeting:  “My girlfriend of 4 years...

Society has put a lot of pressure on the importance of family. Having loving parents, sharing happy memories with your siblings, feeling safe and protected by the ones you share blood with.. However, that isn’t the version of "family" that everyone gets to experience. What is a chosen family? Why is it important to the community? What to look for when choosing a family? Where to find people to be a part of my chosen family? TO LEAVE US A VOICE NOTE VIA TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ‪- CONTACT US...

We're back! From what seems to be a long overdue break from the podcast. We talk about how the impact of big life changes in a relationship can be for the best or worse. SORRY FOR THE STATIC SOUND YA'LL :( Unpacking the U-HAUL: What our thoughts were prior to moving. What challenges/stressors we faced in the process. What helped us adapt to the new environment. Highland Park therapy article gives  6  ways to navigate your relationship and big life changes 1. Open communication 2....

As the new year approaches, we reflect on 2023 and set intentions for the new year. We also share some bittersweet news in this episode. EP 91: We discuss our biggest accomplishments in the past year, as well as challenges and obstacles we faced. We dive into personal struggles we had in 2023 and how we plan on achieving personal goals and self improvement for the new year. Stay tuned Les Chat FAM! We will return shortly. Join our Patreon to stay connected - PATREON:...

In this week's episode we welcome our friend Brennah back to Les Chat to deep dive into the tragedies of lesbian dating. Brennah shares some details about how her dating journey has been going and we run through a list of dating icks. The best advice Brennah wanted to leave with us is that letting go of expectations could make dating less tragic. You don't need to find you person right away. Have fun and get to know yourself in the process. Family Meeting: 1. Can y'all talk about WHY we...

Coming out to your kids as “LGBTQ+” can be a hard conversation. In today’s episode we invite our dearest friend/momma to talk about her experience! We dive into Can you date someone who’s in the closet? How to prepare yourself to come out to your kids.Advice for parents who want to come out to their kids but don’t know how. Do parents need to come out? Family Meeting Questions 1. “I've been with my girlfriend for 6 years now but I met a girl who’s a coworker and I think I have fallen...

Marriage! A popular topic we love to talk about. Same sex marriage became legal in 2015, only 8 years ago. In this episode we dive into our idea of marriage growing up and our point of view on marriage now. We dive into "What are the main reasons for same sex couples divorcing"? "Why do you think marriage is so “valued” by society?" Lastly, we dive into questions to ask before getting married! QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE GETTING...

The holidays can be a little intimidating, especially for queer people who may or may NOT feel safe in places or with people (family) they are going to visit. We’re gonna chat about how you can make the most out of this holiday season to keep your sanity! 1. "Lesbian relationships and being friends with an ex. I feel this is more common among lesbian relationships and it’s not really talked about." 2.  "I’ve been together with my girlfriend for 4/5 months, she’s met my family and friends,...

The coming out process isn’t always a positive experience for a lot of LGBTQ+ people. Not only do they struggle with the process of figuring themselves out but they also bear the weight of all the negativity they may face when sharing their truth with family and friends. So as an ally, how do you provide a safe space for those to disclose to you their sexuality/ gender identity without fear of judgment.  Family Meeting Questions 1. “I caught my having sex with her coworker (a man) and he...

We have all experienced that hot and heavy sex in the beginning of a relationship. It’s fun, exciting, and spontaneous and you can’t keep your hands off each other. However, as time goes on, the sexual desires start to fade away or your sexual drive decreases simply because life starts getting in the way. In EP: 85 we dive into What causes a shift in your sex drive. Two types of sexual desire How to manage mismatched sex drives. Family Meeting Questions “I would love to try...

Relationship breaks are perceived as a negative and selfish act. How can you claim to love your partner but want a break from your relationship? Most times one partner wants to take a break while the other partner doesn’t because it is viewed as one foot out the door to a break up. Taking a break in a relationship has a negative stigma because their purpose is never used in a positive way. In this episode we give reasons to why relationship breaks do not work, we share our personal...

We say that communication is the key to a successful relationship but what does that look like in practice? Dayra shares some questions that help practice monthly check-ins with your partner. Dayra also mentions the new found research behind lab grown babies and how IVG could transform reproduction. Questions to ask your partner: What is something I have done this month that made you feel loved and cared for? Do you feel there’s anything we need to improve in our relationship? Is...

What is emotional safety? It basically means being able to be vulnerable with your partner. Jojo goes into 7 ways to create emotional safety in a relationship. Jojo & Dayra both discuss what it means to feel “emotionally safe” and they talk about a previous “discussion” they had where Dayra didn’t feel safe at the moment. Read Article for more on emotional safety: https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-do-you-create-emotional-safety-in-your-relationships    Family Meeting Questions “I...

We love to see LOVE on the big screen, especially WLW relationships. In this episode, Jojo shares some of her favorite TV lesbian relationships that she just can’t get enough of, as well as a list of other queer related TV shows for you to check out. To end on a juicy note, Dayra brings out the new couples question card game called pillow talk and let’s get naked from the “open up”. Card game link: https://theopenup.com/   List of WLW Tv shows:...

In this episode we go over The Top Mistakes Most Couples Make⁠ according to a lesbian relationship expert, Dr. Ruth L. Schwartz. We go over the following.. “What are some of the most common mistakes you see lesbian couples making? Both at the start of a relationship or in a more established one?” "Do you think all couples would benefit from couples counseling/therapy or ONLY those with relationship struggles/issues?" "Is the U-Haul joke/rumor true and what do you advise couples who move...

Having non-negotiables allows you to set boundaries for people to respect the things that you value most in life. It’s like a promise you make to yourself to not let anyone bend the rules or change your mind on what you want most. You hold yourself and them accountable when it comes to those boundaries by sticking to your word. So let us share our personal non-negotiables that we set for dating/relationships as well as 10 general examples for all couples. Family meeting: 1. How do i get my...

There’s a current trend going around where people are asking their parents hypothetical questions just to see how they would respond/react in situations that most strict parents would overreact.  In episode 78, we’re now following this trend by asking each other how we would react in certain scenarios where most lesbian couples would probably OVERREACT! Dayra asks Jojo “What if I were to go out with my friends and I tell you that a guy was buying my friends and I drinks ALL night?”... And...