Gay Men Going Deeper

Hookup Culture and Self-Discovery


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Whether you love it or hate it, hookup culture is a part of gay culture—and if you look a little closer, it just might be a powerful tool for self-discovery. In this episode, we’re diving into the real-life lessons our casual hookups taught us about confidence, boundaries, and self-love. We’re going beyond the benefits and drawbacks of hookup culture, and sharing how these experiences have shaped who we are

This episode is for anyone curious about navigating hookup culture with more clarity and intentionality. Some of the topics we’ll be covering:

  • The benefits and drawbacks of casual sex 
  • Practicing self-care before and after sexy encounters 
  • 3 questions you can use to check in with yourself
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • Ways to discover what needs are motivating your hook ups
  • Practical tips for making casual encounters align with your values
  • Join us as we break down the skills that casual sex can build (yes, they’re easily transferable to other areas of life!) and how you can approach hookups in a way that feels empowered, intentional, and true to yourself.

    Reflection Questions in the Show: Michael’s 3 Questions (listen to the episode to learn when and how to use these!)

    1. Why am I seeking this experience?
    2. As I imagine moving forward, how do I feel?
    3. Tomorrow when I look back on this, how will I feel about it?
    4. Today's Hosts:

      • Michael DiIorio
      • Matt Landsiedel
      • Reno Johnston
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