Savage Love Episode 1037
Summary
Dan Savage opens with a critique of bisexual erasure, contrasting the political failures of former Senator Kristen Sinema with the promising candidacy of Chris Gallant, a gay, kinky Democratic candidate in New York. The episode then addresses listener questions on whether grapefruit should be used during oral sex, the physical signs of faking orgasms, and the ethics of lavender marriages. Additional topics include navigating a partner's unhealed trauma, the necessity of disclosing HSV-1 status, and whether drinking urine is an acquired taste.
Topics discussed
Show intro and welcome
Bisexual erasure and the Kristen Sinema controversy
Chris Gallant's candidacy and kinky representation in politics
Episode preview and Squarespace sponsor read
Caller asks about 'grapefruiting' during oral sex
Can a partner feel if a woman is faking an orgasm?
Squarespace sponsor read
Navigating a partner's trauma and hesitation to say 'I love you'
Aria sponsor read
Ethics of dating an immunocompromised partner with cold sores
DriveBoost sponsor read
Ethics and practicality of lavender marriages
Is drinking urine an acquired taste? Tips for piss play
Listener comments on skincare and sex party logistics
Commentary on previous episode: intrusive thoughts during sex
Brief mention of partner's enjoyment levels
Hump Film Festival promotion and sign-off
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