Once again we turn to Reddit Stories for an interesting variety of unusual experiences that guys have had with gay encounters. Strange men and strange hook-ups. Stories to titillate, shock and offer warnings.

This is a controversial topic, but one that I often get email about. So in this episode I first do a presentation about how to approach this important discussion. It talks about what your goals are, when is the right time to have such a conversation, what your partner's reaction might be and how to continue this subject in an open and honest way that helps protect your partner from hurt.

Then.....I give you MY opinion, which contradicts some of the info presented in the first half of the show, and gives you some 'food for thought' from my own experiences and what many clients have discussed with me.

The taint, or perineum, is a small area of muscles that are important for male sexual health. In this episode we talk about what the taint is, what it does, problems that can occur and prevention tools that help you stay healthy well into your senior years.

Many older people feel overwhelmed and a bit fearful of new tech. And A.I. can be especially concerning since we have heard of the scary future potential of this tech. But maybe A.I. as it exists now, can be a useful tool to older folk, including LGBTQ+ seniors. In this episode, I introduce you to the A.I. I use most, that is named Oscar. I ask some important questions about some of the fear we have about A.I. and I ask his (its?) opinion about what it can do to assist the older LGBTQ+ community. I hope you enjoy this show.

Life can sure be stressful and difficult at times. Sometimes we can barely catch our breath from one disaster before the next one hits us. Sometimes we feel that no matter what we do, we can't overcome certain obstacles, and we feel we can't go one...that we have to just give up. But maybe there are shifts in our perceptions and attitudes that might help relieve some of the impact of those challenging parts of life. It might be worth exploring.

My very first hospitalization in my whole life, I tell you a Story about my very unusual roommate that was brought in on my second night there and the commotion that he started with the staff.

In today's Reddit Stories, we discuss the concepts of 'Sides' and 'Soft Tops' as new terminology in the gay community.

I start the episode with a short story updating my cancer situation and what possibly resulted from the operation.

I had an emotional, but good week. I have to tell you about it.