STIs don't discriminate, yet why do we think gay guys are the only ones who get them? This episode digs into why info on HIV prevention isn't always distributed equally.

Why are trans men and women often overlooked in HIV prevention? How do race, class, and educational access shape who gets information about PrEP? And what can we do to make sexual-health education more inclusive and less stigmatized?

Answering these questions with us is nationally recognized infectious disease physician Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.

The content of this podcast is not intended to be medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health-related questions.

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STIs don't discriminate, yet why do we think gay guys are the only ones who get them? This episode digs into why info on HIV prevention isn't always distributed equally.
Why are trans men and women often overlooked in HIV prevention? How do race, class, and educational access shape who gets information about PrEP? And what can we do to make sexual-health education more inclusive and less stigmatized?
Answering these questions with us is nationally recognized infectious disease physician Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
The content of this podcast is not intended to be medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health-related questions.
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Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions returns for Season 4! The show about sex, desire, cruising, and queer relationships is back weekly with hosts Gabe Gonzalez and Chris Patterson‑Rosso bringing a new class of esteemed sluts and local sexperts into the studio. This season talks about the commingling of gay men and dolls, the aesthetic pressures of “looksmaxxing,” what retiring from porn is like, and the etiquette of nudes. Gabe and Chris also travel to San Juan and cruise the Atlanta nightlife scene to meet fellow cruisers. This season’s guests include Kay Gabriel, Eric Cervini, Honey Pluton, Benjamin Goldman, Chris Bustamante, Ty Mitchell, Meatball, Big Dipper, Vico Ortiz, Ane Hernandez, and Taylor Alxndr.

Sniffies&rsquo; Cruising Confessions returns for Season 4! The show about sex, desire, cruising, and queer relationships is back weekly with hosts Gabe Gonzalez and Chris Patterson‑Rosso bringing a new class of esteemed sluts and local sexperts into the studio. This season talks about the commingling of gay men and dolls, the aesthetic pressures of &ldquo;looksmaxxing,&rdquo; what retiring from porn is like, and the etiquette of nudes. Gabe and Chris also travel to San Juan and cruise the Atlanta nightlife scene to meet fellow cruisers. This season&rsquo;s guests include Kay Gabriel, Eric Cervini, Honey Pluton, Benjamin Goldman, Chris Bustamante, Ty Mitchell, Meatball, Big Dipper, Vico Ortiz, Ane Hernandez, and Taylor Alxndr.

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Bedside Manner: Wait, Everyone Gets STIs?

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Trans women and gay men have been sharing space since the very beginning — and whether you're on Sniffies, at the club, or on Fire Island, the overlap has never been more real.

This episode dives deep into an increasingly de-homogenized community: the history of gay and trans spaces, how that's changed today, and what cruising, nightlife, and safe sex look like when our worlds collide. How do our similarities and differences shape our desires, our health, and our ability to thrive? 

Joining us is the writer and nightlife producer Kay Gabriel, who helps us think through all of it with the depth and nuance it deserves.

 

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Trans women and gay men have been sharing space since the very beginning &mdash; and whether you're on Sniffies, at the club, or on Fire Island, the overlap has never been more real.
This episode dives deep into an increasingly de-homogenized community: the history of gay and trans spaces, how that's changed today, and what cruising, nightlife, and safe sex look like when our worlds collide. How do our similarities and differences shape our desires, our health, and our ability to thrive?&nbsp;
Joining us is the writer and nightlife producer Kay Gabriel, who helps us think through all of it with the depth and nuance it deserves.
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Kay Gabriel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unit01barbie/">https://www.instagram.com/unit01barbie</a>

9-1-1? There’s a Doll in the Dark Room! (with Kay Gabriel)

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Why does an STI take a certain amount of time to show up on a test? And why do I have to conduct what feels like investigative reporting to make sense of the timeline? This episode gets into the nitty gritty of seroconversion, contact tracing, PrEP, and PEP.

Look no further for your guide to understanding how far back one must go when dealing with a testing scare or risk of exposure. It’s a lot easier than you think!

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis returns to talk about little known facts about “seroconversion,” the 101 of contact tracing and more. 

 

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Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife

 

Guest featured in this episode: 

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis: https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/

Why does an STI take a certain amount of time to show up on a test? And why do I have to conduct what feels like investigative reporting to make sense of the timeline? This episode gets into the nitty gritty of seroconversion, contact tracing, PrEP, and PEP.
Look no further for your guide to understanding how far back one must go when dealing with a testing scare or risk of exposure. It&rsquo;s a lot easier than you think!
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis returns to talk about little known facts about &ldquo;seroconversion,&rdquo; the 101 of contact tracing and more.&nbsp;
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Guest featured in this episode:&nbsp;
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/">https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/</a>

Bedside Manner: Need Exposure Therapy?

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Gay men are perhaps the most aesthetic community out there: gym routines, filler, hair plugs, veneers, BBLs, skincare, holetox, steroids, and even surgery. This episode dives into the “looksmaxing” of it all, and other trends that inform (or infect) our community.

Is everyone who gets cosmetic surgery insecure? Are you toxic for having a really strict gym regimen? How do we draw the line between affirming aesthetic body modification and unhealthy impulses informed by cultural pressure?

Answering these questions with us are two guests: nurse practitioner “Injector Chris” and therapist Benjamin Goldman.

 

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Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife

 

Guest featured in this episode: 

Chris Bustamante: https://www.instagram.com/injectorchris/

Benjamin Goldman: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjgoldman/

Gay men are perhaps the most aesthetic community out there: gym routines, filler, hair plugs, veneers, BBLs, skincare, holetox, steroids, and even surgery. This episode dives into the &ldquo;looksmaxing&rdquo; of it all, and other trends that inform (or infect) our community.
Is everyone who gets cosmetic surgery insecure? Are you toxic for having a really strict gym regimen? How do we draw the line between affirming aesthetic body modification and unhealthy impulses informed by cultural pressure?
Answering these questions with us are two guests: nurse practitioner &ldquo;Injector Chris&rdquo; and therapist Benjamin Goldman.
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Guest featured in this episode:&nbsp;
Chris Bustamante: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/injectorchris/">https://www.instagram.com/injectorchris/</a>
Benjamin Goldman: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjgoldman/">https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjgoldman/</a>

Looksmaxxing Is Just Marketing (with Injector Chris and Benjamin Goldman)

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Bedside Manner: Wait, Everyone Gets STIs?

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