In the sixth episode of Season 3 of "The Sex Lives of College Girls," Taylor finds herself temporarily relocating to Bela and her suitemates' dormitory amidst escalating tensions with her own roommate. However, her unwelcome intrusion doesn't sit well with the suitemates. Sensing the growing discontent, Bela takes matters into her own hands to resolve Taylor's housing woes. Arvind suggests Bela help Taylor discover a new pastime, prompting Bela to hatch a plan: finding Taylor a girlfriend. She enrolls her in a queer speed-dating event, only to be met with Taylor's reluctant demurral, insisting she's not in the market for dating at present.
Bela eventually lets her frustration spill, confessing that Taylor's unexpected stay has driven her and her roommates to the brink of insanity. Later, filled with regret, she approaches Taylor to apologize for her harsh words but is astounded to witness Taylor and her roommate seemingly on amicable terms. Taylor opens up, admitting that her roommate wasn't the source of her distress; rather, she harbors an unrequited crush on her, who happens to be uninterested in women, making cohabitation increasingly challenging. Bela, empathetic to Taylor's plight, reluctantly hands back the room key after extracting a promise from her to be considerate towards everyone.
Meanwhile, Kimberly grapples with feelings of inadequacy amidst the impressive credentials of her peers in Professor Friedman's seminar. Desperate to measure up, she fabricates a tale of working with the governor of Arizona, which is swiftly exposed. Professor Friedman subsequently pulls her aside, revealing that her classmates might perceive her as the underdog, urging her to exert extra effort to prove her worth.
Determined to rise to the challenge, Kimberly attempts to assert herself by lampooning a male classmate but crosses the line, earning a reputation as a bully. Her professor warns her that her spot in the symposium might be in jeopardy if she can't rectify the situation on her own.
Her suitemates wisely counsel Kimberly, reminding her that despite her best efforts, misconceptions are inevitable; thus, authenticity is her strongest shield. Embracing this wisdom with all her heart, Kimberly delivers a stirring presentation in class, intertwining her personal narratives and leaving everyone is thoroughly impressed.
Elsewhere, Kacey faces a challenging moment when the director singles her out during a rehearsal, her confidence wavering. Yet, her spirits receive a timely lift when Cooper extends an invitation for a date. Upon sharing her excitement with her suitemates, they are divided on whether she should confess her virginity to Cooper.
When Cooper invites Kacey to his dorm for a movie, she panics, fearing an intimate advance. Summoning her courage, she eventually confesses her virginity to him. To her relief, he responds with understanding and assures her that he values her and is willing to proceed at her pace.
Meanwhile, an awkward encounter unfolds between Whitney and Canaan at the KJ House. However, Canaan's eventual apology begins to mend their frayed relationship, fostering the budding friendship.
On their first real date, Whitney and Isaiah encounter Canaan at the gym. Isaiah attempts to impress them, much to Canaan's amusement. Whitney, still grappling with her guilt over warming up to Canaan, spends a restless night with Isaiah, just before a crucial soccer game.
The episode concludes with a dramatic twist. Whitney tears her meniscus during the game, leaving her coach with a tough decision. He presents her with two options: sit out the remainder of the season to heal properly or opt for cortisone shots to manage the pain and endure a longer recovery. Pressuring her to choose the shots to keep playing, Whitney reluctantly agrees.
