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Juan Miles
Juan is an Argentinian born, Berlin based stand-up comedian who I met living in Melbourne. You can catch more of Juan on Instagram.
Rachel New
Rachel promotes #ethicaldating: treating each other well, resisting unconscious bias and broadening your horizons in your love life. You can learn more about Rachel at:
Website: rachelnewdatingcoach.co.uk
Facebook: @rachelnewdatingcoach
Twitter: @RNewDatingCoach
Instagram: @racheldatingadvice
Rachel was kind enough to provide some books, articles and resources she recommends for anyone looking to learn and upgrade their love life.
Novels:
Real Life by Brandon Taylor
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
Machines like us by Ian MacMillan
Lab-grown meat bites back by Christian Darkin
Autobigraphical:
Queer Sex by Juno Roche
Explaining Humans by Camilla Pang
Sex Power Money by Sara Pascoe
Sex Robots and Vegan Meat by Jenny Kleeman
Articles:
How dating is making us mix more and breaking down barriers https://rachelnewdatingcoach.co.uk/2020/10/07/can-dating-change-the-world/
https://rachelnewdatingcoach.co.uk/2020/09/14/can-you-help-who-youre-attracted-to/
https://rachelnewdatingcoach.co.uk/2020/10/28/why-you-should-talk-to-your-white-partner-about-race/
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