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The Gay Renaissance: Aging, Desire, and the Rise of Queer Elders (Epi 73)
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The Gay Renaissance: Aging, Desire, and the Rise of Queer Elders
Aired October 30, 2026
What happens when you’re no longer the young gay guy?
For decades, gay culture has wrestled with an intense focus on youth, beauty, sexuality, fitness, and desirability. But something interesting is happening: gay men are living longer, staying visible, remaining sexually and socially active, and redefining what it means to be 50, 60, 70, and beyond.
In this episode of The Mindfully Gay Podcast, John Cottrell and Jerry Buie explore what they call a “Gay Renaissance”—the growing visibility…
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