Bedside Manner: Wait, Everyone Gets STIs?

There are no stupid questions when it comes to sexual health… but if there are, we’re gonna ask them all.  Does peeing after sex prevent STIs? What are the health risks of over-douching? How can you tell the difference between pimples and herpes? This episode gets into the sexual-health questions you might be too embarrassed to ask their doctors. Clueing us in on the craziest myths his patients believe about sexual health is primary care provider Jake Collins PA-C. 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   Guests featured in this episode:  Jake Collins: https://www.instagram.com/collinsjake/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South is a sprawling, multitudinous, deeply misunderstood region — is there any better place to explore the culture than Atlanta?    We’re taking the Season 4 finale on the road to Atlanta to unpack what Southern identity means in a queer context: how race and class shape dating and hookup culture here, and how southerners themselves feel about the definition of Southern “trade.”    Our guest is drag artist and activist TAYLOR ALXNDR — an undeniable fixture in the Atlanta queer scene and founder of Southern Fried Queer Pride.   Plus, we interview patrons of the Atlanta Eagle about what makes Southern cruisers different from any other.  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   Guests featured in this episode:   TAYLOR ALXNDR: https://www.instagram.com/tayloralxndr/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to HIV prevention, there are more options than ever. How do I know if a daily pill or injectable PrEP is right for me?  What if I’m scared of needles? How does daily PrEP work, and what happens if you miss a dose? Can your sluttiness affect which option you choose? And what questions should I ask my doctor before I make the decision?? Helping us make the choice is the gorgeous Jake Collins PA-C. 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   Guests featured in this episode:  Jake Collins: https://www.instagram.com/collinsjake/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether we give it credit or not, p*rn shapes our world. It changes how we think about intimacy, connection, and arousal — for better or worse.   We've had plenty of p*rn stars on the show. But we've never had a former p*rn star. This episode explores the industry's shift to a creator-first model, how p*rn has always been a teacher for the community, and what it means for HIV stigma, new partners, and the art of the thing itself. How do creators define what they do? What is your favorite performer insecure about? And yes — we're absolutely going to ask about his Saturday Night Live sketch.   Our guest is Ty Mitchell: former performer, fantastic writer, and thinker. We also get to hear about his recent deep dive into the goon–iverse.   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   Guests featured in this episode:    Ty Mitchell: https://www.instagram.com/firstopenlygaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding a doctor is easier said than done. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a gay doctor, so where does an ethical slut get actual good medical advice these days? This episode explores how to find a primary care provider or specialist when it comes to sexual health. How do you overcome the fear of being judged, especially when healthcare options are already limited by insurance and access? We ask all the dumb questions so you don’t have to.  Giving fabulous insight once again is primary care provider Jake Collins PA-C. 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   Guests featured in this episode: Jake Collins: https://www.instagram.com/collinsjake/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all got 'em. We've all sent 'em. Some of us, maybe to the wrong person. This episode is about n*des — the currency of the apps — and the surprisingly rich etiquette surrounding intimate photos. We're walking through the psychology of sending (and withholding), the highly subjective Do's and Don'ts of composing them, and the eternal question: What makes a good one? What makes a catastrophic one? And what are the funniest nudes that have ever been sent to us? And are nudes art? An ethereal journey? Comedian Honey Pluton joins us with strong opinions and also, weirdly, spiritual advice. 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   Guests featured in this episode:  Honey Pluton: https://www.instagram.com/honeypluton/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does sexual responsibility look like to you? In the age of PrEP, PEP, testing, and contact tracing, there are more tools than ever to help us protect ourselves and our partners — but as we learned in our Puerto Rico episode, stigma and political barriers can still get in the way. How has sexual responsibility evolved beyond condoms and abstinence? How can community care keep us safer? And how do we navigate the shame and judgment that can come with basic sexual health? Answering questions is primary care provider Jake Collins PA-C. 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:  Jake Collins: https://www.instagram.com/collinsjake/      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!   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   Guests featured in this episode: Ane Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/ane.hernandez/  Vico Ortiz: https://www.instagram.com/puertoricaninja/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   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/       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   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:    Eric Cervini: https://www.instagram.com/ericcervini See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.