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A new episode every Thursday.

Every week I sit down with an expert or answer your questions.

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Dating with low self-esteem

Three questions this week:How do you get out there and date when you feel like shit about yourself? How do you get over rejection…

▶ Nov 5, 2026
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Herpes, hemorrhoids, and uncertainty

Three questions this week, and I get personal on all of them.Should you put an HSV2 diagnosis in your dating profile? I’ve had herpes…

▶ Oct 29, 2026
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To the best rope gun I know

A letter to my friend, Josh Kalven
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Most men are bad at eating pussy. Here’s how to be great

A love coach's five-step guide to being great at it.
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I gave happy-ending massages to women—for a year

Seven lessons from a year of erotic touch.
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Shaun Galanos
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Hi, I'm Shaun.

I’m in my forties and still figuring out what life and love are all about. I’ve made peace with that being the point.

I’m a love coach based in San Francisco, helping people navigate relationships through vulnerability, authenticity, and playfulness. Those three are the foundation of everything I teach and try to embody, even when it’s messy. Especially when it’s messy.

Communication and honesty are the foundation of my work. I believe nearly everything can be improved with an honest sit-down. If you’re tired of playing games, want to speak up for what you want in life, and ready to inject a bit more play into your love life, you’re in the right place.

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