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COL659: LTAS: Monkeypox v Social Media

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Let’s Talk About Sex. This time around, the guys discuss how monkeypox has become a part of social/online media; from hookup apps to chat threads and beyond. With plenty of misinformation, how much is opinion versus fact? With comparisons being made and echoes to the origins of the AIDS epidemic 40 years ago, listen in as the cubs express their feelings towards this new health crisis.

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LTAS: Monkeypox v Social Media

Let’s Talk About Sex series returns. This time the guys discuss how Monkeypox has become a part of social media/online from hookup apps to chat threads and beyond. There’s plenty being said yet how much is opinion vs fact? Comparisons have been made of echoes to the origins of the AIDS epidemic 40 years ago. Do we agree with this?

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COL550: The Blood Ban

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by guest Michael Q to discuss recent changes to the donation of blood. With COVID-19 affecting almost all avenues of life, the FDA removed its previous limitations; shortening the amount of time men who have sex with men are eligible to give blood. Listen as the cubs discuss and share their opinions on these restrictions and what it means for the gay male community.

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The Blood Ban – the US FDA made news on April 2nd when updating their policy to allow MSM to donate blood if they have not been with another male for 3 months vs the previous 12 month limitation.

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COL529: LTAS: Incels

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Sex. The guys are joined by Drew to learn more about Incels-or involuntary celibates. From its beginnings as a website to an online subculture and involvement in some criminal activity, the guys dissect this unfamiliar subject.

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LTAS: Incels

  • Incels, a portmanteau of “involuntary celibates”, are members of an online subculture who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one, a state they describe as inceldom.
  • For more info, check out the Wikipedia post re: Inceldom

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