Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

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

We Need Our Sexual Mistakes: Gregg Araki, Gen Z and; America’s Fear of Sex EP 781

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

Level Up Your Love Life: Are Your Dating Skills Ready for a Relationship? Featuring Amari Ice EP 780

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 roman

Feral Summer: Naked Beaches, Cruising & Gay Men Gone Wild EP 779

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 ab

Are You Ready for Love—or Just Repeating the Pattern? feat. Relationship Coach Lonay EP 778

In this episode: • Why emotionally unavailable men can feel so irresistible • The difference between compassion and making excuses • Dating while you are still healing •

Can a Sex Club Heal You? Gay Men, Shame & Sexual Freedom EP 777

• 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 •

Is Monogamy Over? Polyamory, Gay Content and; Dating App Burnout with Oleg Kudymov EP 776

• Polyamory and the changing definition of commitment • Managing jealousy, boundaries, and communication • Whether monogamy still works for modern gay relationships •

Sex, Reinvention & Starting Over at 50: Remembering Dale Savage EP 775

• 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 pressur

Who Taught Us Not to Be Ashamed? EP 774

• 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

Another Gay App Promising Connection? Honk If You’re Suspicious. EP 773

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 sp

The Roles We Play: Public Persona, Private Truth & Gay Sexual Honesty EP 772

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 saf

Sexual Confidence After Shame EP 771

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