Str8 No Chaser Podcast – Episode 2

"The Social Construction of Sexual Orientation"

We throw around labels like gay, straight, and bisexual like they’ve always existed. But what if sexual orientation is a recent invention, not a universal truth?

In this episode, Kelvin Blunt unpacks what it means to call something a social construct, and how history, power, medicine, and culture all played a role in shaping what we now call “sexual orientation.”

From ancient acts to Victorian-era science, from Stoic philosophers to modern-day identity, this episode lays the groundwork for everything Str8 No Chaser dares to ask.

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Companion Substack essay: The Social Construction of Sexual Orientation

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Mentioned resource: PBS Origins: Why Was Pinkfor Boys and Blue for Girls?

Companion Substack Series: Str8 No Chaser on Substack

Socials: Instagram @kelvinblunt  Threads: @kelvinblunt

About the Host: Kelvin Blunt (he/him) is a writer, performer, and cultural commentator whose work explores the intersection of society, sexuality, and identity. With a background in performance and a knack for social excavation, Kelvin brings clarity, humor, and historical depth to conversations too often flattened by binaries.

Kelvin earned an MA in Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. He’s written and produced several shows at E!Entertainment Television. His essays have been feature on ADDitude and Substack .

Kelvin has several acting credits in film, TV, music videos, and live theatrical productions. He also wrote, produced, and performed in a solo show, Too Blunt!, which appeared at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Show Credits: Music: "Rules of the Game" by Toby Tranter; Image: Created with Canva

Episode Tags: #Str8NoChaser #Identity #Sexuality #QueerHistory #SexualOrientation #SocialConstruction #GenderRoles #Labels