

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman
Dates and Mates Media
From navigating dating apps to overcoming the friendzone to seeking a soulmate, this ain’t your momma’s love advice! Hosted by the Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show and LA Times advice columnist, Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates is jam-packed with interviews from your favorites celebs, authors, and experts.
Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by HuffPost in the love category.
Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by HuffPost in the love category.
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May 17, 2017 • 22min
Single Mom Dating & The Pull and Pray
All textpert questions, all the time in this Technically Dating only episode. Questions from users include Can you use The Rhythm Method to avoid pregnancy? When should a single mom introduce kids to a new lover? What are the best Texting tactics during the first few dates? Can you forgive a friend who slept with your ex? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2017 • 26min
Revenge Porn & Becky With the Good Hair
Dating expert Damona Hoffman and Ray Christian from Textpert discuss the hottest headlines in love this week. #WokeBae (Jesse Williams) is creeping with Becky with the good hair. Revenge Porn epidemic is sweeping Australia. The ideal cheating age for married women is revealed. Then, in the love expose Damona & Ray discuss the average number of sexual partners Americans have and debate whether or not you should share your sex number with your girlfriend or boyfriend. And Finally, Damona gets up on her high horse about Tinder Timewasters in Damona's Diatribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2017 • 51min
When to Boink & Threesome Dynamics (Dates & Mates Recap)
In this week's episode we had a great set of dating and relationship topics that co-host Ray Christian & I dissected on Dates & Mates. And, as always, we had great Textpert App user questions begging for our expert opinions. Here's some of the juicy questions we weighed in on: Plus: When is it the right time to start having sex in a new relationship? We shared our opinions in the Love Expose. We also discussed: Could polyamory be right for you? A new AI that could potentially save your relationship The Queen's ruling and how it might impact YOUR sex life ....and more! Check out the full episode above! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2017 • 51min
Infertility & The Spice Girl Scandal (Dates & Mates Recap)
This week on Dates & Mates we had some pretty intense discussion that you do not want to miss. Make sure to check out the full episode so you grab some expert dating & relationship advice, the juicy details of modern dating stories and more. Here's some of what went on this episode: Mel B's super scary divorce- what we know so far Infertility and how it can affect your relationship A sneaky new sex practice that could potentially change your life forever Plenty of Textpert App user questions begging for our expert opinions Check out the full episode, but also make sure to tweet me @DamonaHoffman for your dating & relationship questions! You might find it featured in our next show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2017 • 52min
Limp Lovers & Celebrity Divorce Drama (Dates & Mates Recap)
Looking for expert dating and relationship advice? You're in the right place! This week on Dates & Mates co-host Ray Christian & I navigated through some tricky modern dating dilemmas, an unexpected pair of celebrity divorces and how to deal with impotence in a relationship. Don't miss out on: The religious root of the Janet Jackson divorce post-baby The shock announcement of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner filing for divorce- what happened? How to tell if you're in a dead-end relationship The dating trend that is keeping millennials from finding love and more! Check out the full episode, but also make sure to tweet me @DamonaHoffman for your dating & relationship questions! You might find it featured in our next show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2017 • 50min
Delete Your Dating Apps & Millennial Marriage Roles
Bustle.com Sex & Relationships Editor Michelle Toglia returns to the show to discuss Bustle and their App-less April initiative. Plus millennial views on marriage roles, why we overshare after sex, and Canadian's views of cohabitation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2017 • 51min
The Get Out Girlfriend & 10th Anniversary Marriage Advice
Dating expert Damona Hoffman celebrates her 10th wedding anniversary and dishes out the relationship advice. Plus, Ann Coulter's new relationship, gay men and monogamy, and Mike Pence's dinner secrets. Then, questions from the Textpert App including tips for a Bumble first date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2017 • 51min
The 25 Year Old Virgin & Don’t Date Douchebags
Love and finances, the pluses and minuses of porn, JLo + A-Rod = Jloarod, and listeners questions from a 25 year old virgin and a guy with a "great" first date and the official timeline to first say I love you. Then an all new segment "Love Expose with Damona and Ray" on Ghosting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2017 • 51min
How to Breakup & Big Fat Fabulous Photos
Dating expert Damona Hoffman and Textpert CEO Ray Christian discuss "exotic" singles, debate whether women or me communicate better in a relationship, and give advice on how to prepare for date, how to breakup with you partner, and other listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2017 • 51min
Tripp Advice & The Alpha Male
Dating expert for men, Tripp Kramer of TrippAdvice.com, gives tips on how to be a Alpha Male, how to talk to girls, and how to navigate online dating, texting and other modern relationship challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


