Cherry Bomb

- Season 1

(2008)

Welcome to the first episode of the new weekly lesbian talk show series, Cherry Bomb, featuring four women - Gloria, Dalila, Tatum, and Nikki - talking about different issues each week. In the first episode, the women discuss commitment, lesbian-style. They share stories and debate issues around moving in together too quickly, what causes lesbian bed death, and how you fix it.

Tatum, Dalila, Nikki and Gloria navigate online dating, MySpace stalking, and the challenges of monogamy in a cell phone-centric world.

This week's episode is all about coming out: The giddy lesbian adolescence, the mistakes, the gossip, the rules, and the who, what, and when to tell. For this week's question, the women tackle a workplace crush, and the straight girl flirt.

This week on Cherry Bomb, Dalila, Gloria, Nikki, and Tatum talk gender roles - do they really matter when it comes to the bedroom? The ladies also delve into the meanings of masculine vs. feminine, and terms like "Stone Cold Butch" and "Pillow Princess." Also, this week's question spurs a discussion on what to do when your partner is still in the closet

This week on Cherry Bomb, the women discuss the things they simply won't put up with from a prospective partner. For some, it's smoking; for others, it's the lack of shaving, PDAs or even curly hair. From the superficial to core values, what are the deal breakers that make you say yes or no to dating someone? Do all the rules go out the window for the right person? And on this week's question, what to do when your partner is taking advantage of you financially.

This week on Cherry Bomb, Tatum, Dalila, Nikki and Gloria explore the mysteries of the lesbian "playa'" They discuss how to spot a player, how to tame one and if you're interested, as well as a a little on how to be one.The player may have a certain allure but is it worth it in the long run? On this week's question, the women tackle what to do when no one likes your girlfriend.

This week, the Cherry Bomb women break down the definitions, difficulties and desires of the poly or "open" relationship. An often controversial topic, the open relationship is out of the question for some and a way of life for others -but always a communication challenge to say the least. Can a leopard change it's spots? Can monogamous couples go poly and vice versa? And in this week's question, the ladies answer the question that every lesbian dreads being asked.

This week, the Cherry Bomb ladies talk about the relationship after the break-up. Do you stay friends with your exes after the relationship is over? Do you want them to be happy or miserable without you? Do you come back for support, movie dates, or sex? There's rarely a clean break with lesbians (or anyone for that matter.) And on this week's question, what to do when you're friends with all your exes and your girlfriend isn't happy about it.

How do you know if you're free to make a move on a girl? The ladies of Cherry Bomb discuss the signals to watch out for if a girl is giving you "the green light," and how to tell if it's just coffee or something more. The girls share stories of misunderstood first dates and friends that made a move. And in this week's question, what to do when you want to meet your girlfriend's family but you're not invited.

Do you let differing views on religion and politics affect your choices in the bedroom? There are two things you don't discuss in polite company - religion and politics - but in relationships where do you draw the line? From Catholic guilt to the voting booth, the ladies of Cherry Bomb discuss how to deal. And this weeks question: How to tackle spontaneous LBD after 20 years of a good thing.

The ladies of Cherry Bomb again debate how gender roles show up in their relationships, and where they feel they fall on the on the masculine/feminine scale. Do their outside appearances match their inner perceptions?

The ladies of Cherry Bomb welcome Lee Friedlander to the couch for a glass of wine and some juicy girl talk. Lee is the director and producer of Exes & Ohs as well as many other lesbian themed programs.

The ladies cover a topic every lesbian will face sooner or later: When is it time to take your girlfriend home to meet the parents? So many scenarios, so little time, but the women tell their stories and share their mother's grief or relief when the truth comes out, so to speak.

Ladies of Cherry Bomb explore the topic of bisexuality in the lesbian community. Where does the "B" in LGBT fit in? And why is there often a negative stereotype related to the term? Tatum has a theory.

This week on Cherry Bomb, comedian Bridget McManus climbs out of her bed and onto the couch. The women tackle the topic of fuzzy friendships: Are you still friends with your exes or is your girlfriend still friends with her exes? It can bring drama to even the most stable of relationships without proper communication.

This week, the ladies of Cherry Bomb discuss the definition of a "Gold Star lesbian" and continue the ever popular topic of bisexuality within the the community. The girls weigh in on stereotypes such as greed, promiscuity and whether or not a bisexual woman is satisfied being with just one sex. The conversation leads Gloria to a break through moment! And this week's question: What's the right safe sex question to ask a new partner in bed?

This week on Cherry Bomb, the girls take a closer look at one of their previous questions of the week: Dating outside your age range.Who's chasing whom these days? Are younger women looking for older, more stable women for relationships; or are older women looking for younger girls to keep that fountain of youth? And for the question of the week, the ladies talk about dressing your style, no matter what anyone has to say.

The ladies of Cherry Bomb chat about why lesbians sometimes find themselves chasing the unattainable - girls who call themselves straight. Does it lead to heartbreak? And in this week's question, the ladies discuss the art of the flirt and keeping the romance going in your relationship.

The ladies get down and dirty and debate about the myths and realities of safe sex in the community. How do you ask someone if they're all good "down there"? Everybody says they know what they should do, but what's really happening? And this week's question: What really makes you a lesbian?

The women discuss what it takes to get "there" - sexual satisfaction. Which of the ladies fake? What are their turn-ons and turn-offs? The ladies get raw and honest about their personal preferences. This week's question: What happens when you and your best friend are always into the same girl?

We want the right to marry just like opposite sex couples, but what do you really get with that piece of paper? You may be surprised how few rights are "equal" when it comes to the current state of gay marriage. This week, the women of Cherry Bomb welcome lawyer Chris Wilson to get the real story. They discuss the "Vote No on Prop 8" push and what it means to couples nationwide. And in this week's surprise question: How do you deal with the issue of bringing an interracial baby home to your family?

The women take a look at interracial dating. What are the special issues that come up in this scenario and how do couples work through it? Does one partner ever fully understand the other? In this week's question, they answer how to make the first move.

The women welcome Arlan Hamilton of Interlude Magazine and Your Daily Lesbian Moment blog. Arlan hops in the the hot seat to talk about the LDR: Long Distance Relationship. Also, the bloggers oblige Arlan's request for the first ever nude episode of Cherry Bomb (kind of).

It's the first man to ever be in hot seat on Cherry Bomb, but he's gay so it's OK. The women interview Logan Alexander about his new photography book, Dykeotomy. We find out what the project is all about and get to see the vloggers in their own photo shoot. Also, comedian Jackie Jones sits in to answer a very difficult sex question.

The ladies talk about breaking up. They welcome Charlene Borja from Logo's Gimme Sugar to talk about how to move past a break up and get back on track, or go to therapy - whichever works. In this week's question topic: Cheating.