Savage Lovecast Savage Love Episode 993
Nov 11, 2025
Peter Rothblatt, a writer and commentator, joins to provide political insights, discussing the challenges of being an ally when navigating sensitive topics with teens. Dr. Anna Moore, a veterinarian and chief operating officer at Urban Animal, hilariously tackles a peculiar listener query: is it acceptable for a cat to hump a person's leg? She shares intriguing insights into feline behavior and boundaries. The conversation also dives into the anatomy of pleasure, including the puzzling allure of choking in intimate experiences.
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Blue Tsunami And Demographic Shifts
- Peter Rothblatt argues recent elections showed a strong leftward swing and demographic shifts favoring Democrats.
- He credits targeted candidate selection and outreach to Hispanic and young voters for the wins.
Explicitly Ban Choking Before Sex
- Dan Savage advises women to leave or insist if a partner tries choking without consent and to state boundaries ahead of sex.
- He recommends explicitly telling partners "I'm not into choking" before sexual activity to prevent assumptions.
Porn Normalizes Risky Sexual Practices
- Dan Savage notes porn mainstreamed choking, normalizing a risky niche into perceived vanilla behavior.
- He worries UK criminalization could repeat past moralistic prosecutions like Operation Spanner.