Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

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Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST episodes

October 29Naked Wrestling, Bathhouse Healing and the Future of Gay Cruising with Ben Gibson EP 805
In this episode:
Steamworks Seattle and the evolution of bathhouse culture

Content Creator Night and the North American Bathhouse Association

Queer Mega Naked Yoga and the ancient Greek palaestra https://modernpalaestra.com/mega-nude-wrestling/

Naked wrestling, wedgie training, and cruising gyms

Adult content creators and the boundaries of livestreamed erotic events

Ben's personal journey into adult content

Queer Men, A.I. and helping men pursue their creative goals

Healing at a Bathhouse: mental health, coming out, and finding belonging
Can a bathhouse be more than a place to hook up? Can sex-positive spaces also become places for personal growth, community, and even healing?
We're exploring all of it, with plenty of sexy detours along the way!
It's all happening on TAGSPODCAST — Talk About Gay Sex!
Hot Topic: The HOW gathering - a retreat for gay or bi men who are married to women...
Hot Topic: Bisexuals are the largest letter in the LGBTQI acronym...
Hot Topic: Queer married couples have the best response to 'born again' groom dismissing their marriages...
Hot Topic: Science says gays are better off using multiple platforms for mental health...
Advice: 'Am I too picky' after a recent breakup?
Thirst Trap: Which of these 18 adult performers took the hottest shot of the week and why...
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1 hr 1 min
October 27EP 804: Is He a Keeper or Just Good in Bed? Red Flags, Green Flags & Cuffing Season
In this episode:
Cuffing Season: Are we searching for romance or just a reliable winter hookup?

Kodi has a big announcement related to today's episode...

The underrated green flags that make a man relationship material.

Dating red flags and why we sometimes ignore them.

Can incredible sex make us overlook bad behavior?

Sexual green flags: Communication, confidence, generosity, and respecting boundaries.

Can someone be emotionally compatible but sexually incompatible?

How our expectations around dating, sex, and relationships evolve with experience.

Hot Topic: Cheyenne Jackson looks out for his fellow actors and health insurance...

Hot Topic: Troy Sivan shares a school boy story about sports many of us can relate to...

Hot Topic: What will you be wearing for gay Halloween and what are the trends...
Whether you're single, dating, partnered, or happily keeping things casual, this conversation asks one important question: Are you recognizing the green flags, or are you too distracted by the chemistry?
Get ready for an honest, sexy, and entertaining conversation on TAGSPODCAST!
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56 min
October 22Gay Sex Fantasies: Hotter in Your Head or Better in Real Life? EP 803
In this episode:
Gay sex fantasies: Better in our heads or in real life?

Why exhibitionism topped a small survey of men's sexual fantasies

The thrill of watching versus being watched

Group sex fantasies and the reality of multiple partners

What makes certain kinks and sexual scenarios so exciting?

When sexual experimentation opens unexpected doors

Why anticipation can sometimes be hotter than the actual encounter

How our fantasies and turn-ons evolve with age and experience

Does every sexual fantasy need to become reality?
Plus, Steve V and Kodi get personal about sexual curiosity, the surprises that come with exploring desire, and why there may always be something new to discover about ourselves.
Because being sexually liberated doesn't mean you have to try everything. Sometimes it's simply knowing what turns you on—and having the confidence to explore it on your own terms.
Hot Topic: Gay men and relationship anxiety...
Hot Topic: Andrew Scott reflects on the queer community and why it's important to have friends of all ages, races and backgrounds...
Hot Topic: Is it Cuffing Season?
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1 hr 1 min
October 20EP 802: Behind the Costume: Gay Fantasies, Sexual Confidence & Evolving Desires
n this episode:
An unforgettable '80s Halloween wedding anniversary celebration

Why costumes, uniforms, and sexual personas can be such a turn-on

The connection between fantasy, confidence, and sexual freedom

How our attractions and desires change as we get older

Breaking free from sexual labels and expectations

What experience teaches us about intimacy and pleasure

Lincoln's reflections on 800+ episodes of TAGSPODCAST

WSteve V is joined by co-hosts Lincoln and Kodi for a revealing, sexy, and sometimes hilarious conversation about gay fantasies, sexual confidence, and how our desires evolve over time.First up, Steve V recaps his and husband Diego's epic one-year wedding anniversary celebration—an '80s Halloween-themed party where everyone brought their A-game! From the costumes to the unforgettable energy, the celebration sparks a bigger conversation: Why do gay men love stepping into different personas, and can dressing up actually reveal something about our true selves?The guys explore the connection between costumes, sexual fantasies, role-playing, and the freedom to express different sides of our sexuality.Then, with TAGSPODCAST celebrating more than 800 episodes, Lincoln joins the reflection on how our perspectives on sex, relationships, and desire have changed over the years.hy sexual curiosity and self-discovery don't have an expiration date
Plus, the guys get personal about the ways they've changed, what turns them on today, and why evolving sexually might be one of the most exciting parts of getting older.
Because being gay isn't about becoming one fixed version of yourself. It's about having the freedom to keep discovering who you are.
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55 min
October 15EP 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 between self-acceptance, confidence, and intimacy

Race, representation, and the importance of being fully seen

Shame, trust, and the challenges of honest conversations about sexuality

The intersection of medicine, human connection, and personal identity

His debut novel, The Color of Blood, and its themes of love, addiction, identity, and redemption
Can we truly experience intimacy without allowing ourselves to be vulnerable? And what happens when we finally stop hiding the parts of ourselves we're afraid to reveal?
Learn more about Dr. Kevin Charles and The Color of Blood:
https://www.thecolorofblood.com/kevin-charles
Follow Dr. Kevin Charles on IG: @kcharles808
Subscribe to TAGSPODCAST and join us for candid conversations about gay sex, relationships, culture, and living authentically.
Hot Topics: Ronan Farrow investigates Grindr and what information it gives away from it's users plus how to opt out.

Hot Topic: Grindr is implementing 'Freddie' for information and access to PrEP

Hot Topic: Sam Smith awkwardly explains the title of his album "Hazel Eyes"...

Hot Topic: Troye Sivan almost joined OF to promote his album. What was he teasing?

Hot Topic: Lucian Piane sadly dies...known for writing many of RuPaul's iconic songs

Hot Topic: Andrew Scott wishes that there is still room for gay cinema and TV that features our past...

Advice: How can a couple indulge in their first bathhouse expierience...
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Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.
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1 hr 1 min
October 13EP 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 perspectives on monogamy, open relationships, jealousy, and communication.

What we've learned about love, intimacy, and what we really want from a partner.

Body image, aging, sexual roles, and the freedom to reinvent ourselves at any age.

The ways gay culture, dating apps, and our community have changed since 2017.

Why personal growth sometimes means challenging beliefs we once held about sex and relationships.

What the future might hold for gay sexuality and the conversations we still need to have.
After 800 episodes, one thing is clear: Our sexuality isn't static, our relationships continue to evolve, and there's always more to discover about ourselves and each other.
Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, shared, and joined the conversation throughout the years.
Here's to 800 episodes of talking about gay sex — and we're not finished yet!
Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve
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Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.

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58 min
October 08EP 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 authentically.

Being a Black gay independent artist and finding your voice in today's world.

Queer love, marriage, and living unapologetically with husband Jay.

The inspiration behind My Way, Vol. 1 and his Happy Pride… Stay Gay Tour.

Kodi gives us the juicy details from the inaugural RU5H cruise! Sex-positive spaces, parties, freedom, and sexy adventures on the high seas.

Steve V shares his latest The Naked Truth Substack story, revisiting his younger years discovering homoerotic magazines and the unexpected journey from looking at gay men to becoming the one being looked at.
It's an episode about owning your sexuality, embracing change, and celebrating the freedom to be exactly who you are — whether that's on stage, in a relationship, or somewhere out at sea!
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1 hr 1 min
October 06Where 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, belonging and chosen family

Sex and relationship dilemmas

Communicating what you actually want

Navigating expectations in dating, hookups and relationships

Steve and Lincoln dispense some very unofficial gay advice

And why sometimes there really is no single “right” answer
Where did YOU first feel completely at home as a gay man—and whose relationship advice do you trust?
Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve
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Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.
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47 min
October 01We’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 jealousy automatically means something is wrong

Sexual intimacy vs. emotional intimacy

When a repeat hookup starts becoming something more

Whether “don’t catch feelings” is even a realistic rule

What responsibility open couples have to the people they hook up with

Steve and Teddy play Ransom’s “Would This Count?” relationship stress test

And the big question: What actually makes non-monogamy ethical?
It’s a conversation about sex, honesty, jealousy, communication and the gray areas that no relationship label can completely eliminate.
Hot Topic: On Hispanic Heritage Month we salute national radio host Enrique Santos on the heels of standing up to hate after posting congratulations to his gay friends who got married...

Hot Topic: Bob the Drag Queen gets scolded for not updating his Grindr photos...

Hot Topic: On the last day of Prostate Cancer Awareness we're sharing the importance of getting checked plus Teddy reinforces getting a colonoscopy and encourages us to watch the documentary "Andre is an Idiot".
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1 hr 2 min
September 30Are 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?

Where is the line between art, erotica and porn?

Being considerate of guests vs. censoring yourself

Kodi’s first impressions of Folsom Street Fair

What surprised him most about leather and BDSM culture

Kink as sexual expression, identity and community

Why queer spaces still matter

Have gay men become more concerned with being “respectable”?

And how do you know when privacy becomes shame?
From what hangs on our walls to what we wear in the streets, the bigger question is: after fighting so hard to live openly, are we still sometimes putting parts of ourselves away when company comes over?
Hosted by Steve V with Kodi and Lincoln.
Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve
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Instagram: @iam_stevev
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Follow Lincoln on IG: @madlincoln
Follow Lincoln's Protein Bakery on IG: @proteinbakery
Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice
Subscribe to Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth, for personal stories and uncensored reflections on sex, desire, confidence, relationships and queer life.
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58 min

About Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST

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TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex is a Queer podcast offering advice on sex and relationships plus delivers the latest LGBTQ hot topics on health, politics and entertainment to keep you updated. Shows are dropped bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Created and Hosted by Stevie V featuring Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette, Jeremy Ross Lopez, Lincoln, Teddy Alexis and Amir Yass.