Dan Savage, a renowned sex advice columnist and founder of the It Gets Better Project, joins the conversation to explore the evolving landscape of relationships. He discusses the balance between desire and control in sexuality and advocates for embracing non-monogamy as a valid relationship model. With humor, he examines societal shifts in perceptions of love, infidelity, and commitment, and critiques current sex education's impact on modern dating. Savage's candid insights challenge traditional norms and highlight the importance of honest communication.

In a thought-provoking conversation, Dan Savage, a prominent activist and sex advice columnist, dives into the legacy of 'The Urban Archipelago.' He analyzes the political divide between urban and rural America, advocating for the recognition of cities as the Democratic party's backbone. Savage critiques NIMBYism and the failed governance in cities like Seattle, urging for inclusive urban development. Through personal anecdotes and a celebration of urban culture, he highlights the vital role cities play in shaping a progressive future, especially for LGBTQ+ communities.

Dan Savage, popular sex-advice columnist, discusses handling disappointment and jealousy, improving sex, the illusion of a 'couple', challenges in talking about sex for straight couples, and the importance of practice and communication in sexual encounters.

Dan Savage is widely known for writing "Savage Love," a nationally syndicated sex advice column that tackles tough questions about modern sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues, infidelity and more. Esther Perel is perhaps best known for her bestselling book "Mating in Captivity" as well as her hit podcast, "Where Should We Begin?" which features conversations with real couples going thru their tribulations with marriage counseling. Together they speak with Google in what was the fifth of a series of Talks about modern romance, and they candidly and openly discuss infidelity, new models for marriages, abstinance-only sex education, monogamy and more. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.  

Sex columnist and podcast icon, Dan Savage, discusses the changes in the field of human sexuality since the 90s. He explores various terms from his book, including 'Fuck First' and 'Monogamish'. The hosts also discuss anal play, the evolution of sexuality and language, non-monogamy, and foot fetishism.