Oh boy! We are so very honored to welcome Michelle Goldberg to Sex & Politics. Michelle Goldberg is an author and opinion writer for the New York Times. She and Dan commiserate about the state of left wing politics. Why is the right so successful at growing their numbers while the left fights among ourselves? … Read More »
Author Archives: Nancy Hartunian
How to not get monkeypox: with Dr. Carlton Thomas.
We’re putting out a special extra show for you all. It is becoming clear that monkeypox is spreading quickly through the gay community, and that the national response has been disorganized and unclear in its messaging. Dan spoke with Dr. Carlton Thomas, a gastroenterologist, who has been treating gay men, and attests to how painful … Read More »
With Dr. Jen Gunter
My boyfriend is TOO HOT! A woman is dating a very gorgeous man. The ladies come running when they walk into the bar, and some of them get nasty. At first the caller found this an exciting turn-on. But now she just feels jealous and demoralized. How can she turn the jealousy into arousal? A … Read More »
Non-Monogamy Help with Lola Phoenix
A bisexual woman came out to her conservative mother, and amazingly, she didn’t flip out. But she did beg the caller to keep it secret from the rest of the family. Mommy thinks there should be white pride parades. The caller’s girlfriend is Black. What could go wrong? A transman likes violent sex, almost crossing … Read More »
Sex & Politics #6: Phoebe Maltz Bovy
Dan chats with writer and podcaster Phoebe Maltz Bovy about her piece on Substack about drag queen story hours. They do a deep dive on how drag has morphed over the years, how the conservative right are weaponizing fears of drag queens, and how Dan Savage used to rock it in heels. If drag is … Read More »
With Disability Expert Andrew Gurza
A bi man in an open relationship is disgusted by sweat- his lover’s and his own. How can he mitigate his revulsion? A macho, macho man wants to know why he (or anyone) is into hot wifing. Dan breaks it down and spells it out. On the Magnum, a man with cerebral palsy doesn’t have … Read More »
Let’s learn about monkeypox!
Look out, it’s a nibbler! A woman hates the way her new boyfriend kisses her. He nibbles on her lips even though she tells him to knock it off. Is this a worthy reason to dump him? A married gay man and his husband are newly polyamorous. But the caller wants absolutely nothing to do … Read More »
With Jamie Barton and David Drake
A gay Irishman had a terribly unpleasant experience, when the man he was screwing twerked and gyrated until it felt like his dick was about to fall off. Is this a thing that’s happening? Or only on the Emerald Isle? A singer is worried that rough oral sex could harm her vocal cords. But she … Read More »
“Sides” with Dr. Joe Kort
Kissing?! Blecchhh! A 33 year old woman is a bit of a late bloomer. She has just started dating, and likes to have sex. But the kissing? It disgusts her. Her shrink told her she just hasn’t met the right guy. But she knows better. She doesn’t like to kiss and that’s that. How can … Read More »
With Ryan O’Connell
Believe it or not, a male dom is struggling with how to be selfish in bed. As a dom, he learned to please his sub and obtain consent every step of the way. But his current girlfriend wants him to do whatever he wants. He just doesn’t know what that is… A mother overheard her … Read More »