Setting the Curtains on Fire in the Bedroom with Dr. Nicole McNichols

Setting the Curtains on Fire in the Bedroom with Dr. Nicole McNichols

From When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright by PodcastOne

February 20, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

Brittany and Dr. Nicole McNichols discuss intimacy and relationships, covering topics from body confidence to dating dynamics.

Brittany sits down with renowned “Sex Professor” Nicole McNichols to talk honestly about intimacy at every stage — from postpartum body confidence and dry spells in long-term relationships to dating after divorce, sex on the first date, and the difference between situationships and friends with benefits. Dr. Nicole shares research-backed advice on communication, emotional connection, and how to stop overthinking in the bedroom so you can build healthier, more satisfying relationships. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALITYHITS at  cowboycolostrum.com/REALITYHITS Hiya: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order when you go to  hiyahealth.com/REALITYHITS Pura: Get a free Pura diffuser For Home Diffuser when you subscribe for 12 months at  https://Pura.com Discover Your New Home at  apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Brittany Cartwright

Guest: Nicole McNichols

Topics covered

  • intimacy
  • relationships
  • body confidence
  • communication
  • dating
  • emotional connection

Keywords

  • intimacy
  • relationships
  • body confidence
  • dating
  • communication
  • emotional connection
  • sex

Sponsors

Cowboy Colostrum, Hiya Health, Pura

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