There’s plenty to love about the 1990s classic Pretty Woman… but just as much to cringe at. Savannah Hankinson, former assistant to rom-com royalty like Nancy Meyers and Rob Marshall, joins DB to unpack the good, the bad, and the downright creepy. From a disturbingly predatory George Costanza to the strange class politics bubbling under the surface, we break down whether this beloved rom-com classic still shines or if it’s better left on the streets!

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Savannah Hankinson is the Head of Development at Meet Cute. She previously worked as an assistant to Nancy Meyers (Something's Gotta Give), Rob Marshall (The Little Mermaid), and Justin Paul (La La Land).

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DB teams up with Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel from 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to break down How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days—the movie where Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey fake it all the way to happily-ever-after. Tune in for commentary on hard nips, love ferns, and a certain iconic yellow dress we’re still salivating over in 2024...

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DB and her mom and iconic return guest, Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, dive into 1999's "Notting Hill." From awkward dinner parties to the problematic "I'm just a girl" speech, we unpack how this classic holds up in 2025. How much did this 90s gem make us vom? Listen to the end to find out!

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Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board-certified OBGYN with over 30 years of experience. She's also DB's mom and a frequent guest on Sex Ed with DB, bringing her medical expertise and pop culture commentary to our conversations about sex, relationships, and media representation!

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This week on Rom Com Vom, DB unpacks one of her all-time favorites with Dirty Lola: Never Been Kissed! We dig into Drew Barrymore’s questionable return to high school, the ethics that didn’t make the cut, and the red flags hiding in plain sight. Join us as we dissect the weird age gaps, misguided romance, and all the moments that make this ‘90s classic a little harder to watch now… even though we love it. <3

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DB and Mariah from Sex Ed Files take on Love and Basketball, the romance that made “play me for your heart” a defining relationship move. They dive into Monica and Quincy’s chemistry, debate if love should ever be this competitive, and wonder… could Love and Basketball actually be one of the healthiest rom-coms out there?

Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, carafem! Learn more about carafem here: https://carafem.org/. Check out their abortion campaign in Times Square: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexedwithdb/video/7363410853544217898"

Guest details

Meet Mariah, a passionate sex educator and digital learning designer committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in sex education. Her social media presence as the Sex Ed Files allows her to bridge the gap between traditional, school-based sex ed and social media. Mariah makes complex topics more accessible and relatable by creating inclusive, medically-accurate and pleasure-centered sex ed videos and infographics.

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DB teams up with Jill Lissner, go-to sex ed princess, to break down the veritable, undeniable fat-shaming mess that isShallow Hal. It’s the vommiest of rom-coms, and we’re not holding back, folks! Join us as we dig into the dated humor, glaring double standards, and take a hard look at why fatness is treated like the ultimate punchline onscreen. It’s a rough watch, and we’re here to roast it all!

Podcasts Mentioned

Podcasts Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AZBXG7ySoUtvksem7bc0S - Tony Robins Episode of Sounds like a Cult https://open.spotify.com/episode/40fFERgscLJxWmCCgn9xBf - Gwyneth Paltrow & Goop Episode of Maintenance Phase

Ivy Snitzer https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-24/gwyneth-paltrow-shallow-hal-body-double-body-image - Ivy Snitzer Article

Aubrey Gordon https://www.yrfatfriendfilm.com/ - Aubrey Gordon Documentary website https://www.aubreygordon.net/ - More about Aubrey Gordon and her fat activism work on her website

Fat Activists, Advocates, Creators, Therapists, & Educators to check out

fatpositivetherapist - Kayla Stansberry (she/her)

fatchicanafeminist (she/her) fatfabfeminist - Victoria (she/her)

thefatsextherapist - Sonalee (they/he) fatjoy life - Fat Joy Podcast

with Sophia Apostol (she/her) fatgirlflow - Corissa Enneking (she/they)

ash fatlip - Ash (she/they) fatangryblackgirl - Catherine (she/they)

itsmaryfrann - Mary Fran (she/her)

Guest Details

Jill is a sex educator, speaker, content creator, and doctoral student in human sexuality. She takes a fun and feminine approach to teaching her online community about reproductive health, LGBTQIA+ rights, and all things sex ed!

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DB and Bre dive into 50 First Dates, where Adam Sandler’s Henry courts Drew Barrymore’s Lucy… every single day. They break down the film’s take on love, consent, and the tricky territory of dating someone who can’t remember you. Is it sweet, or just deeply unsettling?

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DB and the delightful Florence Bark and Reed Amber from Come Curious dissect Twilight, the film that made eternal love seem… exhausting! They question the appeal of a 100-year-old high schooler, debate whether they’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just Team Therapy, and wonder if this series might be to blame for all our worst relationship choices. And despite all the cringe, our brave hosts ask... why does this stupid movie still turn us on?!

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• Content Creation: Mitch Coburn and Emm-Kirsty Fraser
• Marketing manager: Wil Williams