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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... Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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! Follow RAYSHARD: @HeyThereImRay RAYSHARD Website: https://www.rayshard.online/ Read Steve V's Substack: The Naked Truth Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Explore RU5H: RU5H.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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". Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get into: How Brad’s background and personal journey shaped him as an artist The origins of Season’s Breedings and that unforgettable name Turning homoerotic imagery into playful queer pop art Where sexuality, humor and fantasy intersect in his work Celebrating the male body without apologizing for desire Creating art specifically through a queer gaze How Brad develops his characters, concepts and imagery The response to his work from the queer community Why provocative queer art and visibility still matter What’s next for Brad and Season’s Breedings It’s a fun, sexy and fascinating conversation about art, desire, creativity and what happens when queer sexuality gets to be front and center instead of hidden away. Hot Topic: We play 'Thirst Trap' with Brad and determine who took the hottest shot of the week! Hot Topic: Is Grindr becoming everything but a hookup app??? Why are women on the app? Hot Topic: A Lesbian bar in MA is getting backlash for instituting a 'no mask' policy one day a week? Are we back to 2020?? Hot Topic: Are younger gays drinking less and are gay bars in danger of closing?? Hot Topic: Trans radio dj quits on air due to the parent company monitoring him... Hot Topic: Tom Cruise goes shirtless at 64...is there an age limit for gay men to take off their shirt? We discuss.. Advice: 'Why do I keep attracting men who think of me as a provider?' Visit SeasonsBreedings.com Visit Season's Breedings on IG: @seasonsbreedings Visit Brad on IG: @bradley2121 Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: Why imperfect plans can sometimes create the most memorable experiences The fellow partygoer who declared, “We’re the real New Yorkers—we showed up” Leather, exposed ass cheeks and dancing through uncertain weather The surprisingly meaningful conversations Steve had with gay men throughout the boat Why even the busiest among us still need time for pleasure, release and community How smaller crowds can sometimes make queer nightlife feel more intimate Steve and Diego’s romantic moment in front of the Statue of Liberty Bonding with neighbors, strangers and the people who briefly enter our lives Why marriage doesn’t have to mean leaving nightlife or adventure behind DJ Chloé Caillet responding to a rainstorm with “It’s Raining Men” How the people we meet throughout our lives represent different chapters, locations and versions of ourselves The difference between waiting for life to happen and actively showing up for it Sometimes community isn’t something we simply find. It’s what happens when a group of people decides to arrive, dance through the rain and create the experience together. Hot Topic: Troye Sivan is back with new single and video "Party" - are we here for it? Hot Topic: GotMik says 'stale drag' should look to 'Kings' as 'the future'... Hot Topic: D. Smith of Love & Hip Hop is re-transitioning back to a male and has a message to the Trans community... Hot Topic: JD Vance gets everything wrong in speech about The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Advice: Grindr is affecting self-esteem in large city... Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast 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. https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Also discussed: Why Hank Social was created and what was missing from existing gay apps The difference between a social community and a traditional hookup platform Creating spaces for leather, pups, rubber, gear and other fetish communities Balancing sexual expression with friendship, education and genuine connection Privacy and discretion for men who may not be publicly open about their interests Helping newcomers explore kink without judgment or intimidation The importance of consent, communication, boundaries and aftercare Discovering kink events and connecting with communities locally or while traveling Why queer digital spaces should be built by people who understand the communities using them How Hank Social hopes to strengthen real-world brotherhood and camaraderie Can an app be sex-positive, NSFW-friendly and still encourage something deeper than an immediate hookup? Ido and Eido explain why they believe kink can be an entryway not only to pleasure, but also to education, belonging and lasting community. Visit HankSocial.com to learn more and join the community. Hot Topics: NY Democratic Congressional Candidate won't be shamed out of midterm race over BDSM photos... Hot Topic: Instagram influencer died from botched penis enlargement surgery... Hot Topic: "Crush House" is the new competition series that features OF models competing Hot Topic: Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan prep for colonoscopies and promote the importance of the procedure... Advice: At 35 someone wants to be a hot sl*t... Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPODCAST Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending Ageism and the obsession with youth in gay male spaces Why energy, confidence and sexual vitality do not have an expiration date The difference between creating a specific atmosphere and outright discrimination The sauna’s avatar game and its attempt to blend technology, fantasy and cruising Whether digital interaction enhances real-life connection—or gets in the way Who gets to decide which bodies belong in queer sexual spaces? Why intergenerational spaces can be valuable, sexy and necessary Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow TAGSPODCAST: YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode: Maria Van Cartier brings the glamour, humor, and unforgettable stories. The importance of documenting and preserving queer history. How New York City nightlife creates community and chosen family. Making space for the stories of Black and Brown queer people. What it means to live—and age—openly and unapologetically. Maria shares the inspiration behind her podcast, Remember the Time. Steve V discusses his current Substack post, “When Gay Men Started Looking at Me.” Steve reacts to the latest alarming AI story and asks whether the people developing artificial intelligence know something the rest of us don’t. How the new warning connects to this year’s documentary, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Plus, plenty of laughter, cocktails, and wonderfully unfiltered conversation. It’s funny, heartfelt, occasionally messy, and unmistakably Maria Van Cartier. Follow Maria Van Cartier: @dearmarianyc Learn more about Remember the Time: AskDearMaria.com Follow Steve V on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice YouTube: YouTube.com/tagspodcast Instagram: @iam_stevev TikTok: @tagspodcast Read Steve V’s Substack, The Naked Truth: thenakedtruthsteve.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, and fine art • Creating intimacy and trust between an artist and his subject • Body confidence, aging, vulnerability, and being truly seen • The importance of preserving queer sexuality through art • What Miguel saw—and captured—when he drew Steve It’s a revealing conversation about art, desire, masculinity, body image, and the courage it takes to make yourself the subject. Hot Topic: Dancing the Stars will now have two female contestants as a couple...is America ready for 2 Men? Hot Topic: Sexual Health Awareness month - we're talking about why it's important Hot Topic: Gunman kills two at Arizona gay bar.... Hot Topic: Two men are assaulted by 4 men still on the loose in Sacramento's Lavender Heights... Advice: When a guy admits to his new boyfriend he's hired escorts in the past... Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow our Special Guest Miguel Angel Reyes on IG: @miguelangelreyesart Follow Miguel on his Tumblr Follow Steve V on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Teddy Alexis on IG: @teddyalexis Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 gain confidence and experience? • Are there no tops—or simply no tops who meet every requirement? • The erection and performance pressure placed on tops • Why topping a partner can feel easier than topping a stranger • Porn, hookup apps, masculinity, and unrealistic sexual expectations • Can a soft top still deliver a great sexual experience? • Are top, bottom, and vers preferences—or identities? • Why expanding our definition of sex may benefit everyone So, where have all the tops gone? Maybe they haven’t gone anywhere. Maybe they’re nervous, overlooked, aging into the role—or waiting for gay men to stop treating every hookup like an audition. Hot Topic: Grindr is getting more expensive but will it push the 'hot' guys out? Hot Topic: MET cancels honoring John Galliano for May exhibition due to past antisemitic remarks... Hot Topic: Marc Jacobs talks openly about past 10 man orgy where alleged 'drug' use occurred... Hot Topic: Viral post on 'I came out 6 times this week'...Do gay men have to constantly come out? Hot Topic: Of course there was one celebrity, Ricky Schroeder had something to say about Dolly about her support for the Trans community... Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Follow TAGSPODCAST on Instagram and TikTok: @tagspodcast Follow Steve V.: @iam_stevev Watch and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/TAGSPODCAST Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 genuinely ghosting someone Why men initiate conversations they have no intention of continuing Whether apps provide validation even when no hookup happens The endless cycle of taps, photos, attention and disappearing Why possibility can feel more exciting than actually meeting App fatigue and the exhaustion of repetitive conversations When silence becomes disrespectful Whether brutal honesty is really better than no response Maybe sex isn’t what prevents gay men from forming meaningful connections. Maybe the real obstacle is how easily we’ve learned to treat one another as temporary squares on a screen. And remember: “Hey stranger” is not an apology. Hot Topic: Remembering Dolly and a Texas Federal judge blocks anti-drag ban while citing Dolly... Hot Topic: Tim Curry also dies the same day as Dolly who played the film version of Frank-N-Furter of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show". Hot Topic: Gay Georgia elects first Black, Gay Congressman Everton Blair Hot Topic: Good news for those living with HIV - a potential new weekly pill would replace daily pill... Advice: Do you try to not get emotionally attached to people... Thirst Trap: Which adult performer took the hottest shot of the week and why? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 suspicious The appeal—and limitations—of a Gay No Sex Weekend - actual group in the UK.... Whether sex and emotional connection actually conflict The difference between removing sex and removing pressure How gay men have historically built community in sexual spaces Why clearer communication may matter more than stricter rules Maybe gay men don’t need fewer sexual spaces. Maybe we need sexual spaces where friendship, vulnerability, romance and connection are also allowed to exist. Hot Topic: Adult Performer Christian Styles dies at 29... Hot Topic: What is dopplebanger and is it toxic? Advice: Hooked up with couple a few times but are they 'friend zoning' me now...? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles. 20% Off now through end of August! https://substack.com/@thenakedtruthsteve Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.