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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#rivalstolovers #pwp  This week on Sex Sells, em and rainbow discuss episode one of Heated Rivalry, "Rookies", exploring themes of intimacy, miscommunication, and rivals to lovers as a well worn fanfic trope.  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Want to support the people of Gaza? Check out the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Learn more about how Israeli propaganda affects American's understanding of the genocide of Palestinians through the podcasts Bad Hasbara and A Bit Fruity.&nbs...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Sex Sells, a new heated rivalry podcast from two queer women who love mm romance, fanfiction, and smut. This episode is a little introduction to your hosts, em and rainbow, and an overview of what they'll be covering in this limited series.  New episodes drop on Mondays, June 1 through July 20. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Intro/Outro courtesy of magpiemusic on pixabay ]]></itunes:summary>
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