

Savage Lovecast
Dan Savage
Dan Savage, America's only advice columnist, answers your sex and relationship questions and yaps about politics. To record a question for Dan to be answered in a later podcast, record your question and send it to Q@Savage.Love, or call 206-302-2064. For a much longer version of the show, with no ads, visit savage.love and get yourself a subscription.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 57min
Savage Lovecast Episode 899
Topics include navigating a friendship turning into a romantic relationship, dealing with low sexual attraction in dating, advice on different libidos and sexual orientations, social dynamics on hookup apps, challenges of a polyamorous relationship, and more.

Jan 9, 2024 • 54min
Savage Lovecast Episode 898
Happy Feast of the Ass for all who celebrate!A gay man is fed up with the guys who try to use the gym as their personal hook-up site. When the leering moves into harassment, should he tell management? Or is this just to be expected in gay male spaces? A recently divorced straight man is hot to trot. He dates casually, but catches feelings so soon, that he scares off the women. How can he learn to take it slow? On the Magnum, we are delighted to welcome Damona Hoffman back to the show. Listen in as these titans of the dating advice world chitty-chat, spar and dish it up together. Hoffman's new book "F THE FAIRY TALE: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story" is all about the myths we believe about dating, and how to cultivate a more realistic, successful approach to finding people. And, a gay man hooked up with a much older man (with a giant penis, incidentally.) The man asked the caller if he would be into some BDSM. The caller has never been interested in kink, especially with someone he barely knows. But could "maybe, eventually" get there? How can he communicate his reticence, and still leave the door open, just a crack?Heh heh. Crack. Q@Savage.Love. 206-302-2064This episode is brought to you by Dipsea: an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/savage. This episode is brought to you by Talkspace- online therapy that makes it easy to get extra mental health support. For $80 off your first month, go to Talkspace.com and use the offer code Savage.This episode is brought to you by the Meridian Trimmer, the very best tool to trim your body hair. Go to MeridianGrooming.com and use the code SAVAGE for an exclusive 15% off.

Jan 2, 2024 • 50min
Savage Lovecast Episode 897
A German lesbian contemplates a short-term sexual relationship with a conservative woman. A gay man faces the challenge of explaining his past sexual assault experience to a church. The podcast features discussions on queer topics, anal pleasure, and communication strategies in relationships.

Dec 26, 2023 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 896
A lesbian struggles with falling for lies and getting conned. A man wonders if he should stop paying for his ex-girlfriend's subscriptions due to privacy concerns. Jen Hecht of Building Healthy Online Communities discusses strategies for healthy dating app experiences. The Other Woman from a previous episode calls in. The chapter descriptions cover a range of topics including penile fractures during Christmas, jealousy in open relationships, and navigating coming out and divorce.

Dec 21, 2023 • 55min
Holiday Extra: A City on Mars
Explore the challenges of sex and procreation in space, including the lack of consideration given to it in space settlement plans. Discuss the difficulties of living and reproducing in space, such as ventilation issues and the impact of weightlessness on sex, gestation, and childbirth. Delve into the risks and challenges of colonizing Mars, including the harsh conditions and the impact of gravity on the human body. Touch on the concept of the 'three dolphin club' and secrecy surrounding sex in space. Speculate on astronaut masturbation in space and the dynamics of polyamorous relationships on Mars. Discuss the book 'A City on Mars' and its insights into space settlement and Elon Musk's plans.

Dec 19, 2023 • 48min
Savage Lovecast Episode 895
Dick pic backfire! When a woman received an image of her sexting partner's wiener, she was distressed to see small white bumps adorning his penis. Could it be HPV? That's bad, right? Should she tell him? Does he know already? Ah, the folks you'll meet online...A woman connected with a man via Tinder who claimed to have regular vacation sex with his mother. She then found a Reddit community full of folks all claiming the same thing. Is this real? Do we have to date men who have sex with their mothers now? On the Magnum, welcome to the seedy, shady and lucrative world of the NoFap movement. In this "What You Got," Dan interviews neuroscientist and sex researcher Dr. Nicole Prause who analyzed the violent culture of the men who are convinced that masturbation drains them of their masculinity. A trans woman is a switch. She can be the dom, she can be the sub. But she usually ends up domming because of the general shortage of doms. How can a trans gal get tied up already? Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064This episode is brought to you by Dipsea: an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/savage. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl at Squarespace.com/Savage and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage for a 10% off your first purchase.

Dec 12, 2023 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 894
A married gay man reflects on the aftermath of his sexless relationship and how he is being portrayed as the bad guy. Advice is given on explaining a Prince Albert piercing to a young son. Dr. Ina Park discusses home remedies for herpes and other STI-related questions. The challenges of introverts marrying extroverts are explored.

Dec 5, 2023 • 55min
Savage Lovecast Episode 893
Topics include dealing with advances from a drunk friend, navigating complex relationships and boundaries, supporting partners through trauma and abuse, forgiving infidelity in a non-monogamous relationship, and discussing reasons for divorce. Also covers the impact of politics on relationships, handling contact from a former bully, and ways to engage with the podcast.

Nov 28, 2023 • 49min
Savage Lovecast Episode 892
When telling a hook-up that you don't want to continue seeing them, how much detail should you give? A woman enjoyed the sex with her quickie guy, but he was too insecure and needy for her tastes. Should she tell him this in the exit interview? A lesbian was terribly bullied in school by three mean girls. She moved to Europe, came out and got her life together. One of the mean girls has been messaging her and flirting, asking her out for drinks for when she visits. So, to put it bluntly, should the caller fuck the shit out of her bully over Thanksgiving? On the Magnum: Are you the parent of a horny teen? Or a soon-to-be horny teen? Talking to them about sex can be daunting. Dan brings on Dr. Debby Herbenick, author of "Yes Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Sex." They talk about access to porn, social media, and when your three-year-old wanks at daycare. A woman and her best friend went to a party and used some undisclosed substances. The friend then told the caller she was in love with her and that they should get married someday. The caller is intrigued, but she's already married! Was the friend serious? Should she risk her marriage? Was her friend rolling on Molly and would have declared her love to a toaster? Declare your love to us. Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl at Squarespace.com/Savage and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage for a 10% off your first purchase.This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Helix is offering 25% off all mattress orders AND A FREE BEDROOM BUNDLE for our listeners in honor of Cyber Monday! The bundle includes 2 free pillows as well as a set of sheets and a mattress protector. Go to Helix Sleep.com/SAVAGE and use code HELIXPARTNER25.This episode is brought to you by Dipsea: an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/savage.

Nov 21, 2023 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 891
Topics in this podcast include a pansexual woman's mystery of contracting gonorrhea, the strange behaviors of a married man during sex, advice on dealing with difficult family members, the importance of comprehensive screening for gonorrhea, navigating painful surprises in long-term relationships, the significance of sexual positioning shapes, addressing minor adjustments in relationships, the conflicts over future desires of having children, and exploring alternative options for starting a family.


