Savage Lovecast Episode 967

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May 13, 2025

Christine Wenc, author and original staff member of The Onion, joins the conversation to discuss the magazine's pivotal role in shaping modern news satire. She shares nostalgic moments and insights on how humor has influenced journalism today. The podcast dives into the complexities of dating bisexual men and the misconceptions surrounding their commitment. Listeners also grapple with the dynamics of attraction in LGBTQ+ relationships and the importance of self-acceptance in the pursuit of genuine connections. Remember, the clitoris is much more than just a little button!

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INSIGHT

Straight Sex Supports Us All

Gay people appreciate straight people's role in reproduction and don't see them as enemies.
Declining birth rates and conservative politics harm both straight and gay communities.

INSIGHT

Bottoms' Size Preferences Vary

Not all bottoms seek bigger dicks or toys; preferences vary widely.
Size or toy escalation isn't essential for satisfying a bottom's needs or desires.

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HA man briefly dated a guy who only bottoms, and collects a variety of giant dildos. The caller worries that his natural size would never satisfy a man like this, and wonders if this is just the standard psychology of power bottoms.

A straight woman tends to be attracted to gay and bisexual men, though she's never dated one. She would be interested in dating a bi man, but she requires monogamy, and worries that precious few bi men would be able to commit to her. Is it reasonable to ask a bi man to forgo wieners to be with her?

For our guest this week, we are thoroughly chuffed to welcome Christine Wenc to the show. Wenc is the author of the new book "Funny Because It's True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire." Wenc was a member of The Onion’s original staff. She was also one of the first editors of The Stranger in Seattle where Dan got his start. The two talk about the Onion's history, how it influenced both mainstream journalism and comedy, fake news, and she and Dan reminisce about the old days. She also answers a couple of sex questions, and issues this important PSA: "The clitoris is much more than just a little button."- NOT fake news.

A queer woman presents as masc, and non-binary folks recognize her as one of their own. But she's attracted to dudes. Should she alter her look to turn that male gaze in her direction?

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Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, podcaster, town crier, author, and creator of the It Gets Better Project. From infidelity, to iglooing, gay rights to icy Mikes and with a dose of progressive politics, Dan Savage has been cultural force for sex positivity since the 1800s.