To Peg or Not to Peg

**To Peg or Not to Peg** is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the Freeform drama series, The Bold Type. It aired on February 27, 2020.

## Synopsis

Kat considers her feelings on preconceived gender roles in the bedroom; Jane feels like a fraud when asked to speak at a wellness seminar while struggling with a sudden feminine health problem; Sutton tries to bond with Richard's mother.

## Plot

With Sutton getting married soon, so comes the issue of planning the wedding. Which, from the gown to the venue and food, that is all expensive, and between Sutton’s salary and Richard’s decision to work across the country, and maintain his old apartment, money may not be a major issue, but it is a concern. Luckily, Richard’s mother, Claire, seems ready to foot the bill but not without some conversation. A lot of which deals with the decisions she thinks would be best conflicting with Sutton. Someone timid, at first, but then stands up for herself.

This leads to the reveal that Claire set aside her career for Richard’s upbringing, and there was a tad bit of jealousy how far Sutton has gotten as a young woman. Sutton, being the humble person she is, doesn’t think is true, even with her getting a sponsor for the wedding’s beer supply.

Cody is the name of the man Kat hooked up with, and she rather enjoyed the sex. In fact, it has pushed her into a homo-romantic bisexual territory, though, for short, she claims bi-sexuality. Which is a bit hard for her, since she doesn’t like labels, but between enjoying having sex with Cody, and even pegging him, on top of dealing with the power dynamic which comes with being the aggressor with a phallic thing, her views are shifting.

But, unfortunately, while Kat evolves, Alex isn’t able to do the same. For while he somewhat is able to deal with one of Jacqueline’s alumni friends, Dr. Alicia Golden, approaching him, her making more money, having a more notable job, and just overall being more accomplished, it intimidates him. In fact, it does so much he breaks things off barely after they begin.

Dr. Golden’s time on the show isn’t completely dedicated to her pursuit of Alex, which hopefully means she’ll return for another episode. Rather, she is there at the request of her friend Jacqueline. For with Jacqueline having a wellness live stream, who better than one of the top neurosurgeons at Columbia Hospital? One who works on diplomats?

But, aside from the favor Jacqueline gets, she also gets a tip that Miles Shaw, one of Jacqueline’s exes, will come to their alumni dinner next week. An idea which intrigues Jacqueline enough for her to not only have Andrew investigate him but set up a call.

Jane doesn’t necessarily have anyone to go to, beyond her doctor, to talk about feminine things. She has Sutton and Kat, but their openness about their genitals usually doesn’t go beyond sex. So, when Jane gets a vaginal facial and yeast infection, she tries to hide it the best she can. However, her “Happy Dance” leads to enough side eyes to reveal what is going on, and her friends normalizing it and giving real pointers.

But, while their offerings of cold products and boxers help, as well as a trip to a doctor, it doesn’t help quick enough. Leading to the aforementioned live stream happening and Jane looking uncomfortable throughout until the woman who gave her the opportunity for a vaginal facial gives away products. With that, Jane speaks out about normalizing what happens and what a vagina does. This expands to the audience noting what theirs look like, laughing after they pee, and even having acne on their vagina.

## Cast

* Katie Stevens as Jane Sloan
* Aisha Dee as Kat Edison
* Meghann Fahy as Sutton Brady
* Sam Page as Richard Hunter
* Matt Ward as Alex Crawford
* Melora Hardin as Jacqueline Carlyle
* Stephen Conrad Moore as Oliver Grayson
* Dan Jeannotte as Ryan Decker