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Romance, intimacy and sex in the digital age (feat. Alicia Grimshaw & Rosie Wilby)

Season 1, Ep. 3

In episode three of The Climax, we discuss what romance means in the modern age, with special guests Alicia Grimshaw, of About Time Magazine, and comedian Rosie Wilby, author of Is Monogamy Dead?. From Tinder dates to bad sex, we explore romance and intimacy in the modern age, exploring whether true romance is a thing of the past. We're also reviewing new products by LELO: the Tiana 2, the Ora and their flickering massage candle - use the code LELOFORYOU for 20% off any products online. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review - there's a new episode out every Monday - and follow us on Twitter @rebeccaCNreid and @jellymalin.

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