432: Max Hovey and NO FATS, NO FEMS: A Guide to Queer Empathy and Unpacking Prejudice

Max Hovey! Author! Queer sex educator! Friend! Delight! More! Max and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And here's some info about Max and his new book out today: "From acclaimed queer advocate and sex educator Max Hovey comes NO FATS, NO FEMS: A Guide to Queer Empathy and Unpacking Prejudice (on sale May 19, 2026; $19.99; HarperOne), the essential modern guide that dissects the exclusionary rhetoric often found in queer spaces and offers a revolutionary framework for fostering understanding, self-reflection, and community unity. Through personal anecdotes, interviews with 21 trailblazing voices, and a sharp critique of internalized homophobia, racism, transphobia, and body image issues, Hovey sheds light on the challenges queer individuals face both within and outside their community. NO FATS, NO FEMS also celebrates the resilience, diversity, and beauty of queer identities, offering actionable steps to foster empathy and create a more inclusive future. NO FATS, NO FEMS explores: The role of race, class, and identity in shaping prejudice within queer spaces. How historical and cultural shifts have influenced modern queer thought. The impact of internalized homophobia and body image struggles. Tools for fostering inclusion, sexual liberation, and non-conformity. How to cultivate pride, empathy, and community for a kinder future. NO FATS, NO FEMS is more than a book—it's a call to action for anyone invested in creating a more compassionate and equitable world." Also, Max is a queer sex educator and you can find him and his queer sex education platform CLIMAX on IG here: Personal IG: @Max_hovey CLIMAX IG: @ClimaxLGBTQ Enjoy our conversation! It's great! PS This is only the first HALF of our conversation. For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!