Cruising has changed. We all know this. But how much do we actually know about what it looked like before Sniffies, before the internet — before all of it? 

This episode takes a historical deep dive into the art of cruising: the highlights, the fun facts, and the turning points — including how HIV/AIDS reshaped everything in the 1980s. What's been gained and what's been lost? Do our ancestors turn over in their graves knowing we're out here swiping instead of prowling? And has PrEP really opened the door to go full analogue again?

We discuss Peter Staley, Frank Cameny, ACT UP, Mattachine Society, and other big moments cruising informed the gay liberation movement. Our guide through all of this is historian Eric Cervini, and yes, he has receipts.

 

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Eric Cervini: https://www.instagram.com/ericcervini 

Cruising has changed. We all know this. But how much do we actually know about what it looked like before Sniffies, before the internet &mdash; before all of it? 
This episode takes a historical deep dive into the art of cruising: the highlights, the fun facts, and the turning points &mdash; including how HIV/AIDS reshaped everything in the 1980s. What's been gained and what's been lost? Do our ancestors turn over in their graves knowing we're out here swiping instead of prowling? And has PrEP really opened the door to go full analogue again?
We discuss Peter Staley, Frank Cameny, ACT UP, Mattachine Society, and other big moments cruising informed the gay liberation movement. Our guide through all of this is historian Eric Cervini, and yes, he has receipts.
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Hungry for more Sniffies&rsquo; Cruising Confessions?
Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: <a href="http://cruisingconfessions.com">cruisingconfessions.com</a>
Try Sniffies: <a href="http://sniffies.com">sniffies.com</a>
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Follow Sniffies on Social:
Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/sniffiesapp">instagram.com/sniffiesapp</a>
X: <a href="http://x.com/sniffiesapp">x.com/sniffiesapp</a>
TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp">tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp</a>
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Follow the hosts:
Gabe Gonzalez: <a href="http://instagram.com/gaybonez">instagram.com/gaybonez</a>
Chris Patterson-Rosso: <a href="http://instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife">instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife</a>
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Guest featured in this episode:&nbsp;
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Eric Cervini: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericcervini/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/ericcervini</a>&nbsp;

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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