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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TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp">tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp</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.

Sniffies' Cruising Confessions

Cruising 401: Cruising Literally Launches Movements (with Eric Cervini)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/509014ce-7952-4787-8841-b4dd01162432/transcript

Beaches, Bad Bunny, a quick gaycation escape — these are things we think of when we think of Puerto Rico, but it's so much more than that. PR is one of the richest queer communities in the world, so Sniffies is on the ground in San Juan with this extra special travel episode.

We dive deep into the world's oldest colony: health disparities, political movements, activism, nightlife, and perreando. How do Puerto Ricans cruise, party, and thrive on their own terms?

Our guests are Vico Ortiz and Ane Hernandez, hosts of the bilingual podcast “Mucho Mucho Amor,” who join us with all the context and joy this conversation deserves.

Plus, we conduct some field reporting talking to queer Puerto Ricans on the street!

 

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Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez

Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife

 

Guests featured in this episode:

Ane Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/ane.hernandez/ 

Vico Ortiz: https://www.instagram.com/puertoricaninja/ 

Beaches, Bad Bunny, a quick gaycation escape &mdash; these are things we think of when we think of Puerto Rico, but it's so much more than that. PR is one of the richest queer communities in the world, so Sniffies is on the ground in San Juan with this extra special travel episode.
We dive deep into the world's oldest colony: health disparities, political movements, activism, nightlife, and perreando. How do Puerto Ricans cruise, party, and thrive on their own terms?
Our guests are Vico Ortiz and Ane Hernandez, hosts of the bilingual podcast &ldquo;Mucho Mucho Amor,&rdquo; who join us with all the context and joy this conversation deserves.
Plus, we conduct some field reporting talking to queer Puerto Ricans on the street!
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Hungry for more Sniffies&rsquo; Cruising Confessions?
Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: <a href="http://cruisingconfessions.com">cruisingconfessions.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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Guests featured in this episode:
Ane Hernandez: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ane.hernandez/">https://www.instagram.com/ane.hernandez/</a>&nbsp;
Vico Ortiz: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/puertoricaninja/">https://www.instagram.com/puertoricaninja/</a>&nbsp;

Everything Is a Perreo If You Believe (with Vico Ortiz and Ane Hernandez)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/177d7c8e-6f93-4475-ba9c-b4e3012a6ad8/transcript

Inspired by our Cruising 401 episode, we dig deeper into the history of HIV prevention and how it’s progressed into the age of PrEP and the Undetectable=Untransmittable movement. Whether you’re weighing your prevention options or navigating the world as a person living with HIV, there’s never been a better time to be an ethical slut.

Do people living with HIV have an obligation to disclose their status to sexual partners? How is the history of U=U entwined with prevention activism? 

Back in the studio is 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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X: x.com/sniffiesapp

TikTok: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp

 

 

Follow the hosts:

Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez

Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife

 

 

Guest featured in this episode: 

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis: 

https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/

 

 

 

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Inspired by our Cruising 401 episode, we dig deeper into the history of HIV prevention and how it&rsquo;s progressed into the age of PrEP and the Undetectable=Untransmittable movement. Whether you&rsquo;re weighing your prevention options or navigating the world as a person living with HIV, there&rsquo;s never been a better time to be an ethical slut.
Do people living with HIV have an obligation to disclose their status to sexual partners? How is the history of U=U entwined with prevention activism?&nbsp;
Back in the studio is 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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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;
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/">https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/</a>
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Bedside Manner: Do Sluts Keep Each Other Safe?

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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.

Hungry for more Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions?

 

Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com

 

Try Sniffies: sniffies.com

 

 

Follow Sniffies on Social:

Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp

X: x.com/sniffiesapp

TikTok: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp

 

 

Follow the hosts:

Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez

Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife

 

Guest featured in this episode:

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

 

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.
Hungry for more Sniffies&rsquo; Cruising Confessions?
&nbsp;
Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: <a href="http://cruisingconfessions.com">cruisingconfessions.com</a>
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Try Sniffies: <a href="http://sniffies.com">sniffies.com</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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>
&nbsp;
Guest featured in this episode:
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/">https://www.instagram.com/drdemetre/</a>
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Bedside Manner: Wait, Everyone Gets STIs?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/893a414b-9c48-492c-9b22-b4d70114f48c/transcript

Cruising 401: Cruising Literally Launches Movements (with Eric Cervini)

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