# Yes, Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing

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Podcast: [ICYMI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/icymi-1580479)
Published: 2026-09-05T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Many women are hiding their boyfriends online, or losing followers if they hard-launch. Some go as far as to say having a boyfriend “feels republican.” Is this heterofatalism gone too far, or a long-overdue correction to the patriarchy? On today’s encore episode host Kate Lindsay was joined by writer and content creator Josh Lora, who also goes by TellTheBees . Josh’s Substack essay, Boyfriendland , was cited in the viral Vogue article written by Chanté Joseph, “ Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? ”  This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Kate Lindsay. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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