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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 56 MIN

Dating Isn’t the Problem — Your Nervous System Is EP 728

from Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST · host Stephen V.Rodriguez

It’s not just bad apps or lack of flashy photos — the real challenge of gay dating is that many men carry early-life conditioning around intimacy, rejection, and safety, which makes closeness feel threatening. Have you ever felt simultaneously craving connection and bracing for rejection? Do you think apps reward detachment over vulnerability? Endless profiles = decision paralysis Swipe interfaces can train people to value looks more than connection How can you build confidence even when a date doesn’t go perfectly? The hosts share their personal dating stories, horror stories, how they met their partners, what growth they had to endure to be who they are today... The Portal is You - Morning and Evening FREE Ceremonies - ThePortalisYou.com Hot Topic: Nicki Minaj goes after Don Lemmon with a homophobic attack?? Hot Topic: Florida Gubernatorial Candidate wants to tax OnlyFans creators 50%... Hot Topic: The Traitors - Colton Underwood vs. Michael Rapaport... Hot Topic: Jeffree Star under fire for ICE jokes... Hot Topic: Ricky Martin hangs with Hudson Williams in Milan! Hot Topic: The loss of legendary Valentino... Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connect Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It’s not just bad apps or lack of flashy photos — the real challenge of gay dating is that many men carry early-life conditioning around intimacy, rejection, and safety, which makes closeness feel threatening. Have you ever felt simultaneously...

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