
Savage Lovecast
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 19, 2024 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 942
Tracy Schorn, an anti-cheating crusader and creator of Chump Lady, brings her fierce insights to the conversation. She and Dan have a fiery debate about infidelity, sparking laughter and contemplation. They tackle a woman's troubling dilemma of her boyfriend's kinks, including race play, and the emotional complexity of navigating desires and values. They also discuss the aftermath of a relationship marred by family conflicts, emphasizing accountability and the need for supportive communities. Get ready for a lively discussion about love, betrayal, and everything in between!

Nov 12, 2024 • 54min
Savage Lovecast Episode 941
Therapy Jeff, a therapist and podcaster, joins to explore the emotional complexities of relationships. He addresses a listener's experience feeling neglected in a threesome and offers insights on self-advocacy. A mother in an open relationship weighs how to explain her lifestyle to her daughter. They dive into navigating grief amid political upheaval and the importance of self-care. Jeff also tackles questions about intimacy, friendship challenges, and the need for open communication in adult relationships.

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Nov 5, 2024 • 54min
Savage Lovecast Episode 940
Michelle Renee, founder of Soft Cock Appreciation Week and a professional cuddler, promotes a refreshing perspective on sexuality, especially focusing on erectile differences. She talks about the significance of intimacy beyond performance, celebrating diverse expressions of pleasure. Paul Rosenberg, manager of Rain City Jacks, shares his experiences running a private jack-off club, discussing the social dynamics of communal masturbation. He reveals surprising stats about patrons and the intriguing concept of collective pleasure. Together, they challenge societal expectations with humor and insight.

Oct 29, 2024 • 53min
Savage Lovecast Episode 939
A poly guy lives in a rural area with his fiancé. He is building his own house, and hires laborers to come live with him while they build. One of the laborers started hooking up with the caller’s girlfriend without consulting the caller or gaining his consent. Now what? This guy is living in his own damn house, having sex with his own damn lady???True or False: Gay men who were bullied as kids often hook up with their former bullies.On the Magnum, the worlds collide when Dan Savage, notorious sex proponent chats with asexuality educator Cody Daigle-Orians. They do a deep dive on ace issues. Are ace folks queer? Are micro labels helpful? At what point in a relationships should ace people come out? Daigle-Orians, creator of “Ace Dad Advice” explains asexuality with clarity and patience to the sex-crazed Savage.Their new book The Ace And Aro Relationship Guide is out now.And, a gay tourist was snapping pics of some hot men, when a family saw what was going on, and took umbrage. Outrage ensued. Is it so wrong to take pictures of people out in public?This episode is brought to you by Feeld, a dating app where the open-minded can meet the like-minded. Download Feeld on the App Store or Google Play.This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Right now, Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders! Go to HelixSleep.com/Savage. With Helix, better sleep starts now

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Oct 22, 2024 • 57min
Savage Lovecast Episode 938
In this lively discussion, Irish comedian Des Bishop, known for his stand-up special "Of All People," shares hilarious insights on male sexuality, including straight guys' surprising interests in butt play. He joins Dan Savage to explore the dynamics of relationships, from a woman's shocking discovery about her boyfriend's hidden family to a married woman's journey into burlesque and exploring her bisexuality. The pair also tackle the sensitive issue of a partner's declining hygiene, offering hilarious yet honest advice on maintaining intimacy.

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Oct 15, 2024 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 937
Eli McCann, humor writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins to discuss the intriguing societal standards around monogamy and exclusivity. A lesbian couple contemplates spicing things up in a sex club but fears losing their exclusive bond. A man struggles with doubts after discovering his girlfriend's past with a friend, questioning trust and attachment. Plus, the emotional challenge of pet custody arises for a woman escaping an abusive relationship, raising the poignant issue of what happens to beloved pets in breakups.

Oct 8, 2024 • 47min
Savage Lovecast Episode 936
Randy Rainbow, a four-time Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian known for his sharp musical parodies, joins the discussion. They tackle an array of topics including a troubling situation involving a non-binary individual facing relationship challenges during a COVID scare. The conversation delves into the complexities of infidelity, grief, and healing, along with a humorous exploration of pregnancy fetishes and the quirks of straight relationships. Rainbow's witty insights add a delightful twist to navigating love, betrayal, and open relationships.

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Oct 1, 2024 • 50min
Savage Lovecast Episode 935
A man was flirting with a woman online, but his girlfriend found out. She threw him out, and messaged all their friends and family about the incident. Police were involved. Should they get back together? Dan calls him up to get all the salacious details, and you get to listen. A man has a wonderful fiancé, and they have a child together. He loves her very, very much. The problem? He is one kinky motherfucker, and she is NOT interested in dominating him. On the Magnum, Dan chats with comedian Caleb Hearon. They talk about the perils of performing masculinity, but also how some gay men really are masculine. Calebs says "I don't want to do any of this exclusive, essentialist weirdo shit- I just want to have fun and enjoy myself." Hallelujah. Also, they arbitrate a petty fight from a caller over who should pay for a couch. Oh, and you have to become a Magnum sub and listen to this interview in order to understand the headline. Some three-way condom etiquette is in order. She and her husband are going to invite another man to join them. Naturally, they will insist that the lucky lad wear a condom. But should her husband wear one too just for parity? Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064This 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/Savage, and use the offer code Space80.

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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
Savage Lovecast Episode 934
Esther Perel, a renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author, joins the conversation to shed light on the complex dynamics of infidelity and desire in relationships. Topics include whether past lovers should be revisited, the fading spark in long-term commitments, and the line between sex and eroticism. They also tackle intriguing listener dilemmas, exposing the complexities of consent and attraction. With humor and insight, Esther helps illuminate the path to rekindling passion and understanding personal needs in love.

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Sep 17, 2024 • 52min
Savage Lovecast Episode 933
Oh no! He broke the flirting rules. He kissed a lady and lied about it. (He lies a lot apparently.) But now, it makes her sick to look at him. What now?A man and his boyfriend just bought a house together and they are setting up one of the rooms as a nursery...because they are both adult babies. What should they tell visitors if they ask what the locked room is for?On the Magnum, it's the triumphant return of "What Are You Doing?!" A cuckold relationship with a femme-dom twist, you say? Do tell! Meet John and Maria, a seemingly "normal" couple that get super-freaky where it counts. They explain how they met, and gradually morphed into an amped-up sexual relationship. If you are interested in cuckolding, Dom/sub relationships or just want to peer in, have a listen.And, a woman heard that if her husband gets a vasectomy his semen will lose the delicious flavor she so enjoys. Is it true? Or maybe...not?Let's ask science!Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064