Savage Lovecast Savage Lovecast Episode 991
Oct 28, 2025
A caller grapples with whether enjoying drag is akin to blackface for trans women. A man contemplates the allure of being naked at home and if others would enjoy the sight of him. Actor Ben Palacios shares humorous stories of his celebrity encounters while discussing first boyfriend experiences. The complexities of opening marriages and dating divorcees are tackled, alongside ethical dilemmas about nakedness with blinds open. Plus, insights into forming connections in cuckolding communities and the dynamics of age-gap dating.
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Kink Communities Can Alleviate Male Loneliness
- Dan Savage finds connection and friendship within kink communities like cuckolding and bull subreddits.
- These forums can address male loneliness by fostering IRL friendships beyond sex.
Gooning Creates Communal Rituals And Isolation
- Dan Savage summarizes Daniel Kolitz's reporting on 'gooning' and communal rituals like feeding.
- He notes these practices create group intimacy even as they isolate participants from broader life.
Drag's Complexity And Historical Allyship
- Dan Savage argues the claim "drag is equivalent to blackface" misses drag's history and allyship with trans women.
- He acknowledges some drag can be transphobic or misogynistic but rejects blanket condemnation.
