In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys get together after some time away to discuss the recent changes to terms of service of the Growlr app. With social media data collection being a hot topic, Growlr is the next app to fall under scrutiny after changes were made to their TOS. What does this mean for the app? Has their recent acquisition by a larger corporation caused larger sweeping changes? Will there be another mass exodus as there was with Tumblr?
Show Topic
RIP GROWLr? – we ask the question “Has the bear community brought about the end of its own app?”
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink. This time around, the guys are joined by Pup Dozor to talk about cupping. Seen recently at the Summer Olympics for therapeutic reasons, the cubs talk about the more sensual side of this form of temperature play.
xcubbyxbearx: “Thanks for the reblog! Been listening to you boys for quite some time… At least 7 years :)”
Gemini: “What is the most embarrassing story you have about somebody else on the podcast? :)”
Urbandictionary with Gary
cupping season: The seasons of Fall and Winter, during which vast amounts of people, who are otherwise content with being single, elect to settle down with a significant other. A “couple” is formed, giving rise to the term “cupping”.
“Ashley and Becky just got boyfriends, I thought they were loving the “single life”… “
“Yeah, but it is cupping season, after all”
Weekly Topic
Let’s Talk About Kink: Cupping
Quick Vocabulary on Types
“Cupping”: to use a suction device on body parts; commonly glass cups which are done with suction or fire
“Temperature Play”: a form of BDSM sensual play where objects and substances are used to stimulate the body’s neuroreceptors for heat and cold for sensual effect