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

A new gay sauna is raising eyebrows with a policy excluding men over 55—and suggesting they visit its “more relaxed” sister location instead. But who decided turning 55 means you’re ready to slow down?

In this episode, the hosts unpack the blatant ageism behind the policy and question why gay culture continues to treat youth as the ultimate currency. Steve V—55, energized and in the best shape of his life—has a few things to say about the assumption that older gay men can’t keep up.

They also explore the sauna’s unusual interactive features, including a game involving virtual avatars, and ask whether this represents the future of gay cruising—or another attempt to manufacture connection through technology.