Russ hosts Hot Couple Chronicles with guest Rob from Anything But Vanilla, who describes their education/advocacy platform, relaunched podcast, and co-hosting Fresh Fridays at Trapeze Atlanta. They discuss how men in the lifestyle often choose “opportunity over attraction” due to fear of rejection, and how connection can increase attraction over time. Russ shares feeling bruised after being denied a kiss, later learning it was due to a Dom/sub boundary, highlighting consent, boundaries, and not managing others’ feelings. They cover group-play overstimulation, performance anxiety, partners misattributing ED to themselves, and using doctor-prescribed medications as “insurance” while warning against sharing pills. They also address building confidence through dressing well and details as conversation starters, and end with rapid-fire preferences and ...