Love Sex LA: Unfiltered

What happens when you finally meet your celebrity crush—and wish you hadn’t? Alexandria Rizik welcomes her youngest sister, singer-songwriter Julia Rizik, to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for an unfiltered sister episode about an awkward Justin Bieber encounter, dating red flags, and learning how to date without losing yourself. Alexandria shares her account of approaching Justin Bieber at Chateau Marmont during Julia’s birthday celebration—and why the interaction left her disappointed. Julia shares her very different experience meeting Mark Wahlberg, sparking a conversation about celebrity encounters, kindness, and whether you should ever meet your heroes. Then, we get into modern dating: getting attached after one good date, inconsistent texting, Instagram red flags, long-distance relationships, and men who look great on paper but give you the ick in person. Plus: our New York City recap, dating in LA versus NYC, and a date who wore socks with his own face on them. Yes, really. In this episode: • Dating with detachment while still wanting a relationship • Why anxiety isn’t the same thing as chemistry • Social media behavior that makes us say “date or ghost” • Moving on from a breakup and building a life you love • Hollywood dating stories, power dynamics, and unexpected icks • Julia’s rule: “Don’t be the girl that would stay with him through anything. Be the girl he would do anything for.” It’s sister storytime with brutally honest dating takes, unsolicited opinions, and absolutely no ability to stay on topic. Follow Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for more conversations about modern dating, relationships, pop culture, and life with Alexandria Rizik.

What should you actually be asking your OB-GYN? How often should you get tested for STIs? What’s the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? Is ureaplasma an STI? Why do some women keep getting BV or UTIs? And what really happens to your body during perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria Rizik sits down with OB-GYN and women’s health expert Dr. Erica Montes for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the women’s health questions so many of us are searching online—but may be too embarrassed to ask in the doctor’s office. Dr. Montes breaks down STI and STD testing, including what is actually included in a full STI panel and why someone saying they’re “clean” doesn’t necessarily tell you everything you need to know. Alexandria and Dr. Montes also discuss herpes and the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2, HPV, ureaplasma, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted infections. They also go beyond STIs to talk about vaginal health and the vaginal microbiome, including bacterial vaginosis (BV), recurring UTIs, vaginal odor, discharge, itching, burning and irritation—and when those symptoms mean it’s time to see a gynecologist. The conversation covers birth control and sexual health, what women should know when hormonal birth control doesn’t work for them, when girls and young women should begin seeing an OB-GYN, routine gynecological care, Pap smears and cervical health. Dr. Montes also explains what women should know about perimenopause and menopause, including hormone changes, hormone replacement therapy, vaginal dryness, changes in libido and sexual health as women age. If you’ve ever searched Google, TikTok or ChatGPT for answers about your vagina, period, birth control, STIs, HPV, herpes, BV, UTIs, menopause or reproductive health, this episode is your judgment-free OB-GYN appointment. Topics discussed include: STI testing and full STI panels • STD testing • herpes / HSV-1 and HSV-2 • HPV • ureaplasma • chlamydia • trichomoniasis • bacterial vaginosis (BV) • recurring UTIs • vaginal microbiome • vaginal odor and discharge • vaginal itching and burning • sexual health • birth control • hormonal birth control • gynecologist visits • Pap smears • cervical health • perimenopause • menopause • hormone replacement therapy (HRT) • vaginal dryness • low libido • women’s reproductive health Love Sex LA: Unfiltered is a culture, relationships and lifestyle podcast hosted by Alexandria Rizik featuring candid conversations about dating, sex, relationships, women’s health and the topics everyone is thinking about but not always saying out loud. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from your healthcare provider.

The Team Moms: Baseball drama isn’t over yet. Nina, Trina and Heather join Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for the finale of Team Moms Week — and they’re unpacking the biggest controversies from the season completely unfiltered. From the wine party that spiraled into a full-blown investigation to the OnlyFans controversy, the infamous Sedona trip, cast tension, relationships, divorce, co-parenting and everything that happened when the cameras were rolling, the women are finally sharing their perspectives on the moments everyone has been talking about. They also get candid about dating after divorce, staying close with an ex, navigating new relationships while co-parenting, friendship dynamics within the cast and the reality of putting your personal life on reality TV. Plus, Nina, Trina and Heather play Date or Ghost and give their takes on dating red flags, snooping, exes and the relationship behaviors they absolutely would — and wouldn’t — tolerate. If you watched Team Moms: Baseball and still have questions, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Subscribe to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for candid conversations about dating, relationships, pop culture, reality TV and everything people usually leave off-camera.

Team Moms: Baseball stars Rylee and Dallas Baldri join Alexandria Rizik to finally tell their side of one of the show’s most talked-about storylines. From criticism of their ambitious parenting style and the controversial Sedona trip to the obsession over their house, finances, and whether they own or rent, Rylee and Dallas break down what viewers saw — and what they say cameras didn’t fully capture. They open up about their relationship with Nina, the infamous realtor lunch, accusations that moments were staged, and the Instagram reel Rylee sent to Erin and Trina. She also reacts to the cease-and-desist drama and explains why she stands by confronting the situation. Rylee and Dallas also get candid about raising competitive young athletes, why they don’t believe they push their kids too hard, their philosophy on quitting and discipline, and why their family operates differently than some of the other families on the show. Plus, they reveal which cast members surprised them, who they think is different off camera, what they want viewers to understand about their family, and whether they’d return for a second season of the Kim Kardashian–executive-produced reality series. It’s the Baldri family’s side of the Team Moms: Baseball story — unfiltered.

Team Moms: Baseball stars Erin and Tommy Wolczik join Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered to unpack the Scottsdale reality show, the cast drama viewers saw on screen — and what was happening when the cameras weren’t telling the whole story. Erin and Tommy reveal how Team Moms: Baseball, executive produced by Kim Kardashian, actually came together, what it was like filming a reality show inside the world of competitive youth baseball, and which friendships existed long before cameras arrived. They get candid about Nina’s controversial start on the show, the Sedona trip, different parenting styles at LPA, how much pressure is too much when raising young athletes, John getting kicked out of a baseball game, and the now-infamous wine night. Then, Erin opens up about doing her own research after questions started surfacing around Rylee and Dallas, while Erin and Tommy break down the conversations surrounding the house, the name change, “alternative financing,” and why they ultimately felt the bigger issue was honesty. And of course, they revisit Tommy’s Western-themed birthday, the confrontation that hijacked the celebration, Joey’s role in the chaos, what was happening while Tommy was off riding the mechanical bull, and why Tommy says he still wouldn’t change the night. Plus: Erin and Tommy reveal where everyone stands today, their relationships with the rest of the Team Moms: Baseballcast, whether things are awkward off camera, their new podcast, and a rapid-fire round naming the biggest instigator, most competitive parent, most dramatic cast member and more. Before all the baseball drama, Erin and Tommy also take on Date or Ghost, weighing in on dating someone with no furniture, keeping photos of an ex on Instagram, changing your last name, your friends hating your partner — and putting vodka in wine. Love Sex LA: Unfiltered is hosted by Alexandria Rizik and features candid conversations about dating, relationships, pop culture, reality TV, entertainment, wellness and the stories people don’t always tell publicly. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations and more from the cast of Team Moms: Baseball.

Angelica Jensen from Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules Season 12 joins Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered to share her side of the Jason Cohen and Shayne Davis drama—and what viewers didn’t see behind her reality TV edit. From the night at Barney’s Beanery to the penis pump controversy, Angelica revisits the moments that had everyone talking. She explains why she says dating Shayne wasn’t revenge on Jason, opens up about the cringey car scene that was hardest to watch back, and shares where she stands with Audrey Lingle after their fallout. Behind the drama, Angelica was navigating a painful breakup while still living with her ex. She gets candid about how that relationship affected her confidence and what it felt like to experience rejection on camera. She also shares an update on her relationship with Chase, a.k.a. “LAX Boy,” including why she wants to wait until she’s engaged before living together. We also get into her life before SUR: growing up with a single dad, studying psychobiology at UCLA, and the career paths she explored before reality TV. Plus, Angelica talks about her boob job, her Hims ads, becoming close with Venus Binkley, why she’s taken a step back from her friendship with Kim Suarez, and whether she would return for Vanderpump Rules Season 13. And, of course, we play Date or Ghost and finish with a Vanderpump Rules cast rapid fire: the biggest flirt, the most loyal friend, and the person she wouldn’t trust with a secret. Did this conversation change how you see Angelica? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for more candid conversations about dating, relationships, entertainment, and the experiences that shape us.

90 Day Fiancé star Kara Bass joins Alexandria Rizik on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for an unfiltered conversation about life after her marriage to Guillermo Rojer, returning to reality TV on 90 Day: Hunt for Love, and how her experience on 90 Day Fiancé and 90 Day: The Last Resort completely changed the way she approaches relationships. Kara opens up about why she believes being on reality TV exposed the cracks in her marriage faster, why she now values actions over words, and what dating looks like as a single mom. She also reveals where things currently stand with Guillermo, the realities of their hot-and-cold co-parenting relationship, and why she says she may have been “way too kind” to him on The Last Resort. Plus, Kara talks about entering her self-described “Kara era,” taking another chance on love, separating chemistry from compatibility, whether she would ever get married again, potentially having more children, and what she actually wants from a man now. The conversation also gets into Kara’s life beyond 90 Day Fiancé — including her adult-content business, launching her own adult product, turning criticism into a business opportunity, her post-breakup glow-up, and her move into English pop music with her upcoming song “Freak Bitch.” And of course, Kara plays Date or Ghost and closes out the episode with rapid-fire dating questions about red flags, green flags, older men, making the first move, masculinity, and why she believes women are much simpler than people make them out to be.

Why do you keep dating the same person in a different body? Why does an unanswered text send you spiraling? And how do you stop confusing someone’s attention with an actual connection? Sabrina Zohar returns to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered with host Alexandria Rizik to unpack anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, texting anxiety, and the relationship patterns that keep us stuck. Discussing her book, Why Am I Like This?, Sabrina explores how childhood experiences and core beliefs can shape who we choose, what we tolerate, and why we sometimes abandon ourselves to feel chosen. Sabrina gets honest about sending 173 text messages to a guy she wasn’t exclusive with, falling for potential, and the lessons she’s learned in her relationship with her partner, Ryan. She shares her perspective on why inconsistent attention can feel so compelling, how texting can create a false sense of intimacy, and the difference between a calm connection that feels unfamiliar and someone you genuinely aren’t interested in. Alexandria and Sabrina also explore the anxious-avoidant dynamic, whether avoidant partners can change, and why understanding your attachment style isn’t the same as taking responsibility for your behavior. Sabrina breaks down her “bullshit blueprint” and what changing your patterns can look like in everyday life—from pausing before reacting to having the conversations you’ve been avoiding. Plus, Date or Ghost and listener questions on sex before exclusivity, when to define the relationship, and what it means when someone likes every Instagram story but never makes a plan. An honest, funny, no-BS conversation about dating with intention, setting boundaries, and learning to stop losing yourself in the pursuit of a relationship.  Subscribe to Love Sex LA: Unfiltered for candid conversations about love, dating, sex, relationships, and modern culture.

What does it actually take to change your life? Michael Chernow—entrepreneur, wellness expert, and founder of Kreatures of Habit—joins Alexandria Rizik to talk about the habits, discipline, and consistency that helped him rebuild his life after addiction and ultimately build multiple successful businesses. Michael breaks down why discipline matters more than motivation, his approach to the 80/20 rule, morning routines, fitness, nutrition, creatine, entrepreneurship, and why becoming too rigid about wellness can actually work against you. He also opens up about his years as a professional bodybuilder, what addiction and recovery taught him about behavior, why lifestyle compatibility matters in relationships, and his belief that progress—not perfection—is success. If you’re trying to build better habits, become more disciplined, improve your health, start a business, or reinvent your life, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out. You just have to keep moving.

Has modern dating actually made women happier — or have hookup culture, dating apps, and the pressure to “have it all” left a generation questioning what empowerment is supposed to look like? This week on Love Sex LA: Unfiltered, Alexandria sits down with Brittany Hugoboom, founder and editor-in-chief of Evie Magazine, for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, hookup culture, feminism, marriage, motherhood, traditional relationships, and the decline of the girlboss era. Brittany breaks down why she believes so many women are rethinking the rules they were given about sex, relationships, careers, and independence — and why terms like “girlboss” and “trad wife” may no longer capture what modern women actually want. They get into whether feminism has unintentionally contributed to loneliness, why hookup culture may not be delivering the freedom women were promised, waiting to have sex in relationships, masculine and feminine relationship dynamics, 50/50 dating, body count, attraction versus compatibility, and why more women seem to be craving marriage, family, and a softer life without giving up their ambition. Plus, Brittany shares what building Evie Magazine taught her about women, culture, virality, entrepreneurship, and challenging mainstream narratives around modern womanhood. In this episode: • Has hookup culture failed women? • Is the girlboss era officially over? • Feminism, loneliness, and modern womanhood • Why women are reconsidering traditional relationships • Dating for marriage vs. casual dating • Waiting to have sex • 50/50 relationships and gender roles • Does “body count” actually matter? • Marriage, motherhood, career, and ambition • Masculinity and femininity in modern relationships • Why dating culture feels so different in 2026 • Brittany Hugoboom on building Evie Magazine and creating viral media If you’ve ever questioned whether modern dating is actually working — or wondered why traditional relationships are suddenly back in the cultural conversation — this episode is for you.