Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

EP 801 – Getting Naked Emotionally: Gay Men, Vulnerability and The Color of Blood with Dr. Kevin Charles

Topics explored include: Dr. Kevin Charles's journey as a gay physician and storyteller Masculinity, emotional vulnerability, and the masks men wear The relationship

EP 800: 800 Episodes of Gay Sex! How We've Changed, Grown & Evolved

How PrEP has transformed gay sex, sexual freedom, and our attitudes toward HIV prevention. How our own sexual identities, desires, and confidence have evolved. Changing

EP 799: Living Out Loud with RAYSHARD + Kodi's Wild & Sexy RU5H Cruise Confessions

In this episode: Meet RAYSHARD and discover his remarkable journey of radical reinvention. Walking away from stability to pursue a creative dream and live authenticall

Where Gay Men Find Home + Your Messiest Sex & Relationship Questions EP 798

In this episode: Where Steve and Lincoln first felt at home after coming out Why gay spaces can become much more than places to drink or hook up Finding community, be

We’re Open… But What Does That Actually Mean? EP 797

Why open doesn’t mean “anything goes” The difference between rules, agreements and boundaries Asking permission vs. simply giving your partner a heads-up Whether jealo

Are We De-Gaying Ourselves? From Naked Men on the Wall to Folsom EP 796

What does it actually mean to “de-gay” your home? Would you remove homoerotic artwork when family comes over? Is nude male art treated differently than female nudity?

Season’s Breedings: Brad Ouellette Turns Queer Desire Into Pop Art EP 795

We get into: How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name Turning homoerotic image

Leather, Rain and the Statue of Liberty: Why Showing Up Matters EP 794

In this episode: Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up”

Hank Social: Kink, Community and Connection Beyond the Hookup EP 793

Also discussed: Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform Cr

Too Old for the Sauna? Gay Ageism, Sexual Energy & the 55+ Insult EP 792

In this episode: The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending Ageism and the obsession wit

Drunk, Glamorous and Full of Stories with Maria Van Cartier EP 791

In this episode: Maria Van Cartier brings the glamour, humor, and unforgettable stories. The importance of documenting and preserving queer history. How New York City

Drawn to Desire: Inside the Erotic Art of Miguel Angel Reyes EP 790

In this episode: • When Miguel first discovered his artistic voice • Celebrating the sensuality and diversity of men’s bodies • The line between erotic art, pornography,

Where Have All the Tops Gone? The Truth About Gay Sex’s Biggest “Shortage EP 789

In this episode: • Is the “top shortage” supported by real data? • Why are younger gay men more likely to identify as bottoms? • Do some men grow into topping as they

Sorry, Just Seeing This: Why Gay Men Ghost on Grindr EP 788

In this episode: More hilariously vague Grindr phrases translated Why “not on here much” rarely means what it says The difference between losing interest and genuinel

What Grindr Bios Really Mean: Sex, Vibes and the Search for Connection EP 787

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 suspiciou

Why Are We Still So Horny for Heated Rivalry? EP 786

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 h

Have We All Benched Someone? Dating, Backup Boys and the Grass-Is-Greener Trap EP 785

When does being genuinely unsure about someone become stringing him along? Are we avoiding rejection—or simply avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? Why do we sometim

Gay Trauma, Gay Healing: Dan Werner on Breaking the Patterns We Carry EP 784

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 Last Days of Hot Gay Summer EP 783

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,

Native, Gay and Unfiltered: Jon Reclaims His Story EP 782

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 int