In the ninth episode of Season 3 of "The Sex Lives of College Girls," Whitney makes a profound decision to prioritize her mental wellbeing. She orders a weighted blanket for comfort and, presumably (as these developments occur off-screen), ends her relationship with Isaiah and embarks on a journey of therapy. Her therapist urges her to allocate more personal time for herself, a suggestion she eagerly embraces.
When Whitney approaches her soccer coach to request a day off for self-care, he categorically denies her request, pushing her to an impasse where she ultimately decides to quit the team. The emotional strain manifests in a panic attack soon after, just as she encounters Canaan unexpectedly. Recognizing the soothing effect her weighted blanket would have, she implores Canaan to lie on top of her as she sprawls out on the grassy turf. Though Canaan is initially perplexed, he complies, wrapping his body around hers in an unexpected act of compassion.
Elsewhere, Kacey orchestrates a meticulously planned encounter with Cooper, aiming to lose her virginity to him. She transforms her room into a pink-themed wonderland, complete with Disney melodies echoing in the background, precisely as she had envisioned for her inaugural intimate experience. However, the grandeur of the setup overwhelms Cooper, and their intimate moment never transpires.
Eager to steer clear of him, Kacey's path crosses Cooper's again during a rehearsal. To their surprise, they learn that the lead role has fallen vacant, prompting Kacey to volunteer for the part. Cooper, without hesitation, lends his full support, and the professor, albeit reluctantly, agrees to give her a chance.
Later, as they reflect on that night, Cooper confesses that he might not have been emotionally prepared to be her first. This revelation brings a sigh of relief to Kacey, who had mistakenly believed she needed to be ready solely for his sake. They conclude, however, that they are indeed ready now, and their shared resolve seems genuinely heartfelt this time around.
Meanwhile, Brian makes a request to Kimberly, imploring her to send him a nude photograph. To his delight, Kimberly obliges with a cheerful heart. However, her joy quickly turns to panic when Bela alerts her that she has inadvertently sent a live photo revealing her face. Kimberly has meticulously worked to maintain her pristine reputation, and the prospect of a nude picture surfacing and tarnishing her efforts fills her with dread.
She hastily rushes to Brian, pleading with him to delete the incriminating image. Yet, instead of complying, Brian becomes defensive, accusing her of lacking trust in him. Despite his initial reluctance, she persists and manages to convince him to delete the photo from his phone right in front of her.
Later, Lila, ever the vigilant friend, reminds Kimberly that Brian could still possess copies of the picture elsewhere. Concerned, Kimberly enlists Lila's help to confront Brian once more, demanding that he delete any additional copies. Their suspicion proves founded when it becomes evident that Brian has already shown the picture to his roommate. Brian remains steadfast in his refusal, incensed by their persistence. But Kimberly and Lila, undeterred, threaten to call his mother. Finally, cowed by their united front, Brian agrees to delete the picture, leaving Kimberly relieved but also resolved to sever ties with him.
Elsewhere, Bela discovers that she will no longer serve as Taylor's FAF (a role perhaps akin to a guardian or mentor) as Taylor plans to move out to live with Ash, whom she has recently started dating. Bela finds this turn of events premature, especially given Taylor's fragile state of recovery, believing that Taylor should be making more prudent decisions. However, Taylor is unreceptive to her concerns, determined to forge ahead with her newfound romance.
Later on, Arvind issued an apology to Bela for his knee-jerk reaction upon learning about her sexual history, yet he persisted in his misconception that she hadn't undergone testing and might be carrying sexually transmitted infections. When Bela recounted her ordeal to her friends, her humorous delivery had them in stitches, urging her to reclaim her spot in comedy by performing at a student-organized event at Sips.
Upon informing Arvind of her intention to joke about her past sexual escapades on stage, his demeanor hardened. He protested vehemently, insisting that she refrain from sharing such intimate details in public. The couple continued to date, so the two decided to break up.
When Bela presented her comedy set to Hailey, the enthusiastic student host of the Sips show, Hailey was incredibly supportive. In the midst of their conversation, Bela consciously ignored a call from Taylor, who had just received the unexpected news that her mother was tying the knot the very next day.
The episode culminates with Taylor purchasing a bottle of vodka, teetering on the brink of a relapse.
