# gay sex (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gay sex. Page: Feed: --- ## [What Grindr Bios Really Mean: Sex, Vibes and the Search for Connection EP 787](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=815) _2026-08-25 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: What common Grindr bios are really trying to say “Just vibes” and the language of emotional ambiguity Why sincerity on dating apps can feel suspicious The appeal—and limitations—of a Gay No Sex Weekend - actual group in the UK.... Whether sex and emotional connection actually conflict The difference between removing sex and removing pressure How gay men have historically built… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/58429537-03c4-4b6b-99c7-490d63cbbc00/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=58429537-03c4-4b6b-99c7-490d63cbbc00&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Why Are We Still So Horny for Heated Rivalry? EP 786](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=814) _2026-08-20 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Why Heated Rivalry delivers more than just steamy sex The irresistible fantasy of being sexually and emotionally obsessed with someone Why yearning may be hotter than hooking up Whether dating apps have made intense romance feel even more desirable Women enjoying gay male romance versus men consuming lesbian fantasy The difference between admiration, voyeurism and fetishization Fan art, Patreon,… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/fb3bdfd3-e152-4e08-b36b-28af513a70e4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=fb3bdfd3-e152-4e08-b36b-28af513a70e4&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Have We All Benched Someone? Dating, Backup Boys and the Grass-Is-Greener Trap EP 785](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=813) _2026-08-18 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ When does being genuinely unsure about someone become stringing him along? Are we avoiding rejection—or simply avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? Why do we sometimes want someone more the minute they start pulling away? Can you have a roster of casual guys without actually benching anybody? Have dating apps conditioned us to constantly look for the next best thing? Is being slowly benched… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/0f88217c-9b58-42ed-96e1-b2cb48bb0684/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=0f88217c-9b58-42ed-96e1-b2cb48bb0684&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Gay Trauma, Gay Healing: Dan Werner on Breaking the Patterns We Carry EP 784](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=812) _2026-08-13 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: What do we actually mean when we talk about gay trauma ? The lasting effects of growing up feeling different or unsafe Shame, rejection, bullying, and the closet How trauma can influence sex, dating, intimacy, and attachment Seeking validation through sex, attention, and relationships Recognizing survival behaviors we've carried into adulthood Why healing doesn't mean becoming… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/f0c618e9-9639-4068-9b72-e4420d972552/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=f0c618e9-9639-4068-9b72-e4420d972552&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [The Last Days of Hot Gay Summer EP 783](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=810) _2026-08-11 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: • Leo energy, Lincoln and loving the spotlight • Why summer feels so damn sexual • Sex vs. validation: do we just want to be wanted? • Thirst traps, flirting and the erotic power of attention • Hot Gay Summer expectations—and sexual FOMO • Feeling sexy as we get older • Hookups, connection and end-of-summer reflection • The ultimate question: when nobody is looking, do you still… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/1f8f11ce-4276-42ab-881a-129fadbd93a4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=1f8f11ce-4276-42ab-881a-129fadbd93a4&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Native, Gay and Unfiltered: Jon Reclaims His Story EP 782](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=809) _2026-08-06 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: • Jon’s life since his first appearance on TAGS • Why he created the new podcast Why Not?! • His Native American background and family history • The intersection of Native and gay identity • Cultural community, chosen family and belonging • Living openly as a gay man in Oklahoma • Navigating HIV, misdiagnosis and healthcare • Finding queer-affirming medical and emotional support •… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/f3b93972-f414-4516-9c7e-54bef3668db2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=f3b93972-f414-4516-9c7e-54bef3668db2&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [We Need Our Sexual Mistakes: Gregg Araki, Gen Z and; America’s Fear of Sex EP 781](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=806) _2026-08-04 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Why bad sex and bad relationships can still teach us something The difference between a regrettable experience and a harmful one Whether Gen Z is sexually repressed or simply more cautious How fear of judgment is changing flirting, dating and intimacy The mistakes gay men commonly make during breakups Why heartbreak can be valuable information What today’s queer cinema may have lost The freedom… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/2310761e-f7e5-4cd6-a8aa-a164db5e419b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=2310761e-f7e5-4cd6-a8aa-a164db5e419b&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Level Up Your Love Life: Are Your Dating Skills Ready for a Relationship? Featuring Amari Ice EP 780](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=805) _2026-07-30 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this Episode: Why wanting a relationship does not necessarily mean you are ready for one The dating skills gay men are rarely taught Chemistry versus genuine romantic compatibility How anxiety, self-sabotage, and old relationship patterns affect dating Whether attraction can develop over time Becoming your own matchmaker Recognizing when someone is truly a good match Dating with clearer… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/19507004-2705-4186-b979-8b7c74a4b498/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=19507004-2705-4186-b979-8b7c74a4b498&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Feral Summer: Naked Beaches, Cruising & Gay Men Gone Wild EP 779](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=804) _2026-07-28 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: Why summer makes gay men feel more sexual and adventurous Naked beaches and the freedom of being seen Cruising in Central Park’s Ramble Curiosity about sex parties and group experiences Shirtless confidence versus body anxiety Working out for yourself versus working out for validation Queer spaces, community, and spontaneous connection Knowing your boundaries while still allowing… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/144d9fbc-943d-4fa7-86f2-e84ee45b4d11/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=144d9fbc-943d-4fa7-86f2-e84ee45b4d11&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Are You Ready for Love—or Just Repeating the Pattern? feat. Relationship Coach Lonay EP 778](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=803) _2026-07-23 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ In this episode: • Why emotionally unavailable men can feel so irresistible • The difference between compassion and making excuses • Dating while you are still healing • When someone’s trauma becomes harmful to the relationship • Why recognizing a red flag does not always stop us from pursuing it • The subconscious beliefs that influence attraction • How RTT and hypnotherapy may help interrupt… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/749af21a-f44a-47fc-9d42-2d699ea8205f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=749af21a-f44a-47fc-9d42-2d699ea8205f&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eSGygQlulOsy) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Can a Sex Club Heal You? Gay Men, Shame & Sexual Freedom EP 777](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=801) _2026-07-21 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ • Feeling completely unedited in queer sexual spaces • Whether sex clubs are less judgmental than apps and gay bars • Body confidence, aging and the desire to feel seen • Tenderness and connection during anonymous encounters • The difference between sexual nourishment and emotional escape • Consent, boundaries and creating safer sexual experiences • Why watching, socializing or doing nothing can… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/3aa3b80d-4305-4bab-a269-6de889b953ea/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=3aa3b80d-4305-4bab-a269-6de889b953ea&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Is Monogamy Over? Polyamory, Gay Content and; Dating App Burnout with Oleg Kudymov EP 776](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=800) _2026-07-16 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ • Polyamory and the changing definition of commitment • Managing jealousy, boundaries, and communication • Whether monogamy still works for modern gay relationships • Gay content as entertainment, visibility, and activism • Authenticity versus performance on social media • Dating app fatigue and the illusion of endless options • Why meeting people in real life still matters • Oleg’s perspective as… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/2f7bfeb8-89c6-48b0-8a29-1f8e3f74e996/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=2f7bfeb8-89c6-48b0-8a29-1f8e3f74e996&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Sex, Reinvention & Starting Over at 50: Remembering Dale Savage EP 775](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=799) _2026-07-14 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ • Remembering Dale Savage and his late-in-life adult career • Why sexuality doesn’t disappear as we age • Starting over without apologizing for being “late” • The pressure gay men feel to remain young and desirable • Turning experience into confidence rather than regret • Dreams, fantasies and identities we may still be afraid to explore • Why the next chapter could be the sexiest one yet Because… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/e0606d8f-89d8-4899-a048-891a38d2c999/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=e0606d8f-89d8-4899-a048-891a38d2c999&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Who Taught Us Not to Be Ashamed? EP 774](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/episodes/who-taught-us-not-to-be-ashamed-ep-774/) _2026-07-09 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ • Robin Byrd as a sex-positive pioneer and ally • Late-night cable as a form of queer visibility • Safe sex conversations during the AIDS crisis • Madonna, Confessions II, and gay liberation through music • The dance floor as a place of healing, sexuality, and freedom • How TAGSPODCAST has evolved over 8+ years • What gay men are still afraid to confess • Sex, shame, aging, kink, intimacy, and… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/774fa8df-62ae-4df8-a1a1-4f7ade6d8ed8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=774fa8df-62ae-4df8-a1a1-4f7ade6d8ed8&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Another Gay App Promising Connection? Honk If You’re Suspicious. EP 773](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=797) _2026-07-07 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ GOOSE and the promise of a “better” gay app Allegations around AI-generated or inauthentic promotional accounts Why fake intimacy feels especially insulting in queer spaces The difference between marketing, fantasy, and manipulation Dating app fatigue and the hunger for real-life gay community Invite-only culture, social status, and who gets to belong Why hookup culture is not the enemy Meetup… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/09b1feec-cc91-418c-8381-ae9684a0d54e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=09b1feec-cc91-418c-8381-ae9684a0d54e&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [The Roles We Play: Public Persona, Private Truth & Gay Sexual Honesty EP 772](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=796) _2026-07-02 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Topics include: Public persona vs. private truth When outrage becomes a brand Why “nice in person” does not erase public harm The roles gay men learn to play for safety and acceptance Performing masculinity, confidence, and sexual experience Bedroom roles, fantasy, and authenticity When sexual labels feel freeing — and when they become limiting Why honesty is essential to queer storytelling The… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/8c04fbad-9da4-4820-b70f-a89706ece3bd/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=8c04fbad-9da4-4820-b70f-a89706ece3bd&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Sexual Confidence After Shame EP 771](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=795) _2026-06-25 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Steve V. and Kodi are back in studio for a fun, sexy Pride Week follow-up conversation. Steve and Kodi continue the Pride Week conversation by asking: What happens when sex stops feeling shameful and starts feeling like yours? The hosts talk about entering their shameless era — becoming more confident, more direct, and more honest about what turns them on. The hosts talk about the founder of Nasty… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/6e295f32-db4b-4a45-8c81-37b249dfacb9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=6e295f32-db4b-4a45-8c81-37b249dfacb9&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [From Shame to Shameless EP 770](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/episodes/from-shame-to-shameless-ep-760/) _2026-06-23 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ It’s Pride Week, and we’re talking about belonging — not just to a community, but to ourselves as gay men. We ask: When did sex stop feeling shameful and start feeling freeing? Steve, Kodi, and Sebastian explore how gay bars, Pride, hookups, leather spaces, chosen family, and queer community helped shape their confidence. The hosts get honest about sexual shame, body image, desire, kink, aging,… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/4b03c1b9-eb70-4075-bc21-77a8704231b1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=4b03c1b9-eb70-4075-bc21-77a8704231b1&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Milo Miles: Banned at the Border EP 769](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=793) _2026-06-18 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Milo’s experience being detained and banned from entering the U.S. The stigma surrounding adult performers and sex work How queer sexuality is still policed, judged, and misunderstood What privacy means in an age of phones, travel screenings, and public personas The difference between shame and accountability How adult entertainers build careers, relationships, and community The emotional toll of… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/a2793427-bb68-4dfb-9a7a-d3cf728dd17a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=a2793427-bb68-4dfb-9a7a-d3cf728dd17a&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Top, Bottom, Goblin: The New Rules of Dating EP 678](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=792) _2026-06-16 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Hot Topic: Andy Cohen and Keke Palmer met their new beaus by putting themselves out there... Hot Topic: Adult Performer Drake Von is accused of strangling his girlfriend after saying it was a publicity stunt Hot Topic: Gay men sharing horror stories with their doctors and the hosts talk about their doctor stories... Hot Topic: Laverne Cox on losing work with this administration Advice: Life… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/8cdf9cda-3458-4617-be0c-db97c22d8537/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=8cdf9cda-3458-4617-be0c-db97c22d8537&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AU6wZyB39aqg) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Thee Rose talks about his short film "Artifice" about labels and identity EP 767](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=790) _2026-06-11 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Poet, Director and Artist Thee Rose talk about his short film "Artifice" about where the inspiration came from post pandemic and how he uses his poetry to narrate the film. "Artifice" is based on identity and labels that the artist has dealt with... Attending Newfest helped Thee realize he had a voice and a story to tell How poetry and spoken word are the forefront for them Discussion on where we… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/5b4354b2-0937-43e0-bd45-822e28824d17/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=5b4354b2-0937-43e0-bd45-822e28824d17&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Why We Still Celebrate Pride Part 2 Plus LGBTQ Film List EP 766](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=788) _2026-06-09 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Why Pride is so complicated for some with big business showing their support one day a year... Pride is more than just one day and Host Steve V shares what it means to him and how he'll be celebrating... Gov. from Tennessee denounces Pride plus names it Nuclear Family Month... We share our list of Top 10 films to watch this Pride season Hot Topic: Adult Star Drake Von is arrested for assault but… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/1c9a721f-9a90-4fdc-b313-1480ec1a75b1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=1c9a721f-9a90-4fdc-b313-1480ec1a75b1&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Pride... What does it really mean](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/episodes/pride-what-does-it-really-mean/) _2026-06-04 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Kodi and Teddy break down what Pride means to them Teddy recounts the history of Pride and how it is reflected in today's society The hosts discuss how they feel the community interacts in Pride celebrations Allies and how they fit into the Pride equation Hot Topic: A History of Dykes on Bikes Hot Topic: California moves to reinstate a lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth removed by Trump Hot Topic:… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/6d95b52b-d37d-4f49-90f6-c84c2efee39d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=6d95b52b-d37d-4f49-90f6-c84c2efee39d&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Between Love and Lust... The Ups and Downs of Casual Sex. EP 764](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/episodes/between-love-and-lust-the-ups-and-downs-of-casual-sex-ep-764/) _2026-05-28 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The Hosts recall their experiences with Casual Sex and "Friends With Benefits" What does the "Casual" in Casual Sex Really Mean? Shame around wanting more from the Casual? Are you Actually "Catching Feelings"? The difference between connection and Casual Hot Topic: Taylor Brown, Trans Director of NYC LGBTQ+ Office, Responds to Killing of Eryka Caldwell Hot Topic: Wilson Cruz & Johnny Sibilly have… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/d571a543-dcec-4cb7-b131-b9af4faf8310/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=d571a543-dcec-4cb7-b131-b9af4faf8310&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [1000 Partners: Myth, Fantasy or Gay Reality? EP 763](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=784) _2026-05-21 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Viral studies/statistics about gay men having hundreds or thousands of partners have circulated for years Many are based on older convenience samples, bathhouse culture eras, or niche populations—not necessarily representative of all gay men Yet the stereotype persists because it taps into cultural fascination and fear around gay sexuality Why are people SO fascinated by gay male sexuality? Why… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/d6ce8457-92a7-4bd3-ad51-ba25765a61f2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=d6ce8457-92a7-4bd3-ad51-ba25765a61f2&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Chosen Family, Ex-Lovers and Party Friends: Who Actually Stays? EP 762](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=783) _2026-05-19 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ When did you realize your friends became your REAL family? Did nightlife help create your chosen family? The hosts share how hookups became friends and discuss if this is a 'gay thing'... The hosts share if that have slept together before.... Friendships that have ended over the years Have we aged differently than our friends have - what's important to us could be different than our F “Which is… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/ec73fc37-5c9f-478c-bd82-7120be59b801/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=ec73fc37-5c9f-478c-bd82-7120be59b801&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [The Sex and Relationships that Changed Us EP 761](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=782) _2026-05-14 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ What experience changed the way you approached sex? The hosts discuss What made you realize chemistry and compatibility aren’t always the same? The hosts discuss Host Steve V shares how the BDSM culture influenced him and how it shape him sexually... Rupaul and Pedro Amoldovar have very opposing views. Rupaul philosophy is survive, protect your peace, avoid getting consumed by outrage, focus on… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/5304b935-7bff-4dd8-8c5a-182c9e5411f4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=5304b935-7bff-4dd8-8c5a-182c9e5411f4&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [F\*ck Buddies vs Friends With Benefits… and What Happens When It Evolves? EP 760](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=781) _2026-05-12 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts share how f\*ck buddies are easy to cultivate... The conversation switches to FWB and what are the traits that can lead to cultivating a good one... Host Steve V shares how his husband started out as a FWB but turned into a boyfriend and now husband... Host Kodi shares why he's looking for a FWB... Host Steve V shares a recent threesome with his husband and his former f\*ck buddy Hot… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/a44d47ee-2495-4b84-8e7a-c63f5969bb9c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=a44d47ee-2495-4b84-8e7a-c63f5969bb9c&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Gay Smut Club Photographer Micahel Furfari Ep 759](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=780) _2026-05-07 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Michael Furfari of Gay Smut Club and Gay Smut Studio explains his love of 'smut' photography Michael shares why he loves polaroids What makes a good model Why the bartenders, go go boys, staff make some of the best models What was it like working with our very own Kodi A new project that involves MOMA... Michael weighs in on why so many gay guys are fed up with gay dating apps and shares a recent… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/3002611f-fe46-48d5-9023-e7a3c696ceff/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=3002611f-fe46-48d5-9023-e7a3c696ceff&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Loneliness Is Killing Us: Porn, AI and The Fight for Real Connection EP 758](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=779) _2026-05-05 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts share how A.I. is useful and if they use chatbots or not... If you could would you want a 'perfect' partner that said everything you want and mirror you? The dangers of our A.I. future discussed... Are we numbing loneliness instead of solving it? Has sex become a distraction from deeper needs? Hot Topic: We review "Devil Wears Prada 2" Hot Topic: Archer, the gay app is shut down amid… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/374b7841-b168-454f-b986-4cce0d93ce3b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=374b7841-b168-454f-b986-4cce0d93ce3b&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/U5FPPwOVF9d1) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Sex Tourism, Desire and The Truth About Why We Travel EP 757](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=778) _2026-04-30 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Part 2.5 of Gays and Travel whether we feel more adventurous sexually or not this time focusing in on Sex Tourism What is sex tourism and did an article get it wrong? Is sex tourism taking advantage of a less empowered culture? What about sliding into people's DM's when on vacation for a future hookup... Would you take a sex focused ship cruise? We talk about the launch of RU5H:… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/766b3724-b9cf-4186-ad6a-1c821b28b402/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=766b3724-b9cf-4186-ad6a-1c821b28b402&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Vacation Energy vs Real Life… and What We’re Not Saying EP 756](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=777) _2026-04-28 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ There’s the version of us we talk about… and then there’s the version of us that comes out at night, on vacation, or when we think no one’s watching. Confessions = a recurring space where we say the things we usually don’t say out loud. They hosts share whether they feel more social and confident when they're on vacation The hosts share a spicy hookup story each from a past vacation... Hot Topic:… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/28e56577-7c4d-492d-8fb2-591bffe4e925/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=28e56577-7c4d-492d-8fb2-591bffe4e925&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [I Feel So Free: Reinvention, Desire & Vacation Energy EP 755](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=776) _2026-04-23 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ There’s a new study saying gay men feel hotter on vacation … and honestly… we didn’t need science to tell us that. But now we’ve got data—and it’s kind of fascinating why. And with Madonna’s ‘I Feel So Free’ —this idea of shedding identity, becoming someone new—it kind of lines up perfectly with this idea of vacation energy… Being in a new place = you’re “new” on the grid You’re not trapped in… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/2e7eda22-3a34-402d-89c3-47875752f5c7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=2e7eda22-3a34-402d-89c3-47875752f5c7&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [We Thought It Was Safe… EP 754](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=775) _2026-04-21 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts breakdown a recent raid at a private sex space in Dallas that had the cops instilling fear tactics and making a few arrests...what really was behind this raid... What is a 'safe space' actually and how much trust do we as gay men put into these spaces? Do younger gays actually know what a raid actually looks like as opposed to our gay ancestors? The hosts share spaces they've been to… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/e84f62b3-2181-4041-804c-d2d1e50418be/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=e84f62b3-2181-4041-804c-d2d1e50418be&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Hot, Healing… and a Little Messy EP 753](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=774) _2026-04-16 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Have you ever been emotionally off… but still physically on Do you lean into sex when you're off… or avoid it? The hosts discus types of sex we have: Validation Sex, Escape Sex, Connection Sex and Chaos Sex... Dating while healing... can you date while you're working on yourself or healing? Fun Lightening Rod the hosts play about sex while working on yourself Hot Topic: Boomer Banks says that… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/95d1c550-4263-49d4-8d3a-5682a8da0bca/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=95d1c550-4263-49d4-8d3a-5682a8da0bca&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Work in Progress: Love, Mental Health and Sex EP 752](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=773) _2026-04-14 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ We talk a lot about confidence, sex, connection… but what about the days we don’t feel okay? What if growth isn’t about arriving… but about showing up anyway ? Can we be a little messy… and still be worthy of love, sex, and connection? When do you realize you're not okay mentally or emotionally? The hosts discuss... Gay culture tells us to show up perfect—hot, confident, ready for sex. But what… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/416b3c68-7b5c-4296-bef3-5c34d011ba4b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=416b3c68-7b5c-4296-bef3-5c34d011ba4b&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Evolving Desire: The Sex We Actually Want Now EP 751](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=772) _2026-04-09 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts share how their sex lives have changed or evolved over time using a backdrop of actor Rupert Everett who started having sex in his teens in the 1970's The hosts share their early years of what sex looked like post AIDS epidemic The hosts share what positions they liked when they were younger vs what they enjoy today The hosts share what's important and to them in sex today and what… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/8786eccf-7d63-4884-b616-f141005800d8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=8786eccf-7d63-4884-b616-f141005800d8&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [This Is Me Now: Reinvention, Aging and Feeling Sexy Again EP 750](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/episodes/this-is-me-now-reinvention-aging-and-feeling-sexy-again-ep-750/) _2026-04-07 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ When your phone shows you old photos… what’s your first reaction? Do we romanticize our past selves more than they deserve? Youth obsession in gay culture (twinks → invisibility fear) Is sex tied too tightly to youth in our community? The hosts share what reinvention looks like to them... The hosts share what makes them feel sexy now... The hosts share a fun lightening rod of what would you do...… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/bbac7b11-380c-474c-8278-9db7ee03a6ab/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=bbac7b11-380c-474c-8278-9db7ee03a6ab&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Spring Cleaning Our Sex Lives & Relationships EP 748](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=770) _2026-03-31 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts discuss what they may be shedding this Spring...sexually, old habits and the things that don't suit us anymore. We Tried It… But Are We Still Into It? What parts of our sexuality and specific sex acts if any are we shedding and what are looking forward to trying... Sebastian shares how he's been living a celibate life for awhile but, does share a juicy 'rom-com' type of experience he had… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/f68e4bb4-ee4a-4a7f-88cd-d59003052498/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=f68e4bb4-ee4a-4a7f-88cd-d59003052498&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [The Daddy Divide: Power, Desire and Age Dynamics in Gay Dating EP 747](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=769) _2026-03-26 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The hosts share how and when they embraced being a 'daddy' and what it means to them Fantasy vs. reality of what it means to be a 'daddy' Power dynamics that can exist from emotional maturity to financial security... Not all age gaps are unhealthy Are you rejecting older men… or rejecting your future self? When the dynamic of 'daddy' and 'son' doesn't work...we discuss Hot Topic: A new douching… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/509af559-964b-4506-9063-f7550553b385/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=509af559-964b-4506-9063-f7550553b385&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Age, Attraction & The Reality Check - Does Age Matter? EP 746](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=768) _2026-03-24 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ If you took age out of the equation… who would you choose? And when reality comes back in—age, distance, sex, expectations—what actually holds up? The hosts share their relationship age gaps Would you date differently if you didn’t know age? Do gay men actually embrace age gaps… or just sexualize them? The host discuss Would this series work for gay men? Do we have sex first and then get to know… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/0157984e-0db2-41cd-ad40-abd1e8675f80/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=0157984e-0db2-41cd-ad40-abd1e8675f80&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Open Relationship Expert and Host of 'Getting Close' Aidan Wharton EP 745](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=767) _2026-03-19 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Follow Aidan Wharton on IG: @aidanwharton Aidan Wharton's Substack: https://gaybuffet.substack.com/ Aidan Wharton's Podcast: Getting Close We welcome Aidan Wharton to the show to discuss friendship, why it's harder to find true friendships that show up for us and find real connections The hosts and Aidan discuss nudes, 'close friends' on Instagram, managing them and how Aidan's nudes were stolen… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/d4233d4e-d601-484e-a78e-321fa9f13e73/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=d4233d4e-d601-484e-a78e-321fa9f13e73&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Gay Men, Aging & The Beauty Trap EP 744](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=766) _2026-03-17 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ What is looksmaxxing? Looksmaxxing is the process of maximizing one’s physical attractiveness through various methods, ranging from improved grooming and skincare to extreme, sometimes surgical, interventions. Originating in online "incel" forums, the term gained popularity on TikTok in the 2020s, with practitioners, often young men, focusing on optimizing facial structure and aesthetics. Do gay… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/bfd28abf-2329-4f69-8531-587ccec0b749/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=bfd28abf-2329-4f69-8531-587ccec0b749&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [From Hookups to Partnership: How Do Gay Men Build Lasting Love? EP 743](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=765) _2026-03-12 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The more options people have, the harder it becomes to choose. The hosts share their personal stories... What makes someone stay emotionally? What actually creates lasting connection? We discuss how gay men are redefining what relationships look like often without children and with monogamy and open relationships... We talk alignment in a relationship and even when you find a partner you need to… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/5a8f646f-61fc-4fc7-b7d5-b118f448f146/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=5a8f646f-61fc-4fc7-b7d5-b118f448f146&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [The Truth About Gay Dating in 2026 EP 742](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=763) _2026-03-10 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ The article suggests dating success today isn’t about perfect profiles or better apps — i t’s about authenticity, values, emotional maturity, and consistency. But do those ideas actually match how gay men really date and have sex? Do gay men actually follow this advice… or do we just hook up and hope something happens? Have you ever performed a version of yourself while dating? We discusss it… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/c9b5dbc5-2c0a-40c9-bf94-d78bc09e642c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=c9b5dbc5-2c0a-40c9-bf94-d78bc09e642c&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Mama Tits talks Prostate Cancer Journey plus the State of PV! EP 741](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=762) _2026-03-05 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Mama Tits aka Brian returns to the podcast to discuss his stage 4 Prostate Cancer journey including being diagnosed just last year with no symptoms Meeting the love of his life last July and how they kept the relationship under the radar which was new for Brian... How Brian's man stuck with him even after the stage 4 diagnosis plus asked Brian to fight Getting back on stage as Mama Tits and how… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/fc7c14db-2d54-4b9d-a598-1aa4e17da03f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=fc7c14db-2d54-4b9d-a598-1aa4e17da03f&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Too Much of a Good Thing? Sex, Scarcity, and Emotional Intimacy EP 740](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=761) _2026-03-03 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Has app culture conditioned us to keep looking for “better”? Have you ever felt disposable after sex? Have you ever treated someone else as disposable? Does abundance make people easier to replace emotionally? If sex is easy for some gay men then why is it so hard to find and keep a lasting healthy relationship Has sex changed for us as we've grown older? The hosts discuss Is their a middle ground… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/154fec61-38b3-4397-9845-751f740b02d5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=154fec61-38b3-4397-9845-751f740b02d5&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Turn On the Faucet? Is Sex Really That Easy for Gay Men? EP 739](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=760) _2026-02-26 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ “Being gay is like turning on the sink and water just comes out.” According to a a popular influencer is that Sex is easily obtainable...is it? We discuss... Or is that something only some gay men experience? And if it is easy… why does love feel so much harder? The hosts discuss when they felt like sex was more accessible in gay spaces... Is sex built into our gay community for some of us but… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/6c3f08fa-8ed0-4371-81a0-65252061ad12/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=6c3f08fa-8ed0-4371-81a0-65252061ad12&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Puerto Vallarta, Paradise & Reality — Queer Travel, Community, and Resilience EP 738](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=759) _2026-02-24 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Its vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, particularly in the Zona Romántica , has made Puerto Vallarta one of the most beloved queer travel destinations in the world. For many travelers, it’s not just vacation — it’s community, identity, chosen family, Pride celebrations, and belonging. Messages from friends and family about the fear that was instilled in PV and what's next... “What’s one moment where you felt… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/e2254331-8444-4cca-b879-02c2d18b0c73/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=e2254331-8444-4cca-b879-02c2d18b0c73&feed=SDjJbY9n) ## [Why Love Is Hard — And Why Dating Is Harder EP 737](https://bleav.com/shows/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=758) _2026-02-19 · steve@talkaboutgaysex.com (Stephen V.Rodriguez) · Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST_ Today marks one year of marriage for Host Steve V and Diego! Relationships are hard but what makes them last? We discuss... Relationships don’t stay still they evolve hopefully and they should evolve We pivot to dating and how hard it is to move past a first date, ghosting, compatibility and more... Hot Topic: America's Next Top Model the documentary - we break it down Hot Topic: Jeffree Star and… [Listen](https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4/episodes/9927cb35-6040-4223-8ddf-92677483de6f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e6cca89b-98e2-4ce2-8b8a-d565a7d772d4&awEpisodeId=9927cb35-6040-4223-8ddf-92677483de6f&feed=SDjJbY9n)