Too Old for the Sauna? Gay Ageism, Sexual Energy & the 55+ Insult EP 792

Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCAST · Sep 15, 2026 · 52m

In this episode:

The controversial “no men over 55” entrance policy

Why describing older gay men as “more relaxed” feels so condescending

Ageism and the obsession with youth in gay male spaces

Why energy, confidence and sexual vitality do not have an expiration date

The difference between creating a specific atmosphere and outright discrimination

The sauna’s avatar game and its attempt to blend technology, fantasy and cruising

Whether digital interaction enhances real-life connection—or gets in the way

Who gets to decide which bodies belong in queer sexual spaces?

Why intergenerational spaces…