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Why keeping things casual is never as easy as it seems

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Patricia Szilagyi
October 17, 2026

Can sex really stay casual, or do feelings eventually get involved? A candid conversation about situationships, modern dating and intimacy.

In this episode, podcast host Leeza Mangaldas and filmmaker Pratul Narang explore one of modern dating’s most debated questions:

Can sex ever truly be casual?

Form situationships to friends-with-benefits, open relationships and the different meanings people attach to the word “casual” – they dive deep into the topic – challenging stereotypes about gender, sexuality and commitment while examining why emotional attachment can emerge even in relationships with no long-term expectations. Drawing on experiences from urban and queer dating cultures, they explore how people balance intimacy and freedom.

How can you set healthy boundaries in casual encounters?

And how can we make conversations around STIs and safe sex in modern relationships less awkward?

Tune in and join the conversation!

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