Yay to be Gay - Relationships and more...

Gays getting real

In this episode, we do something a little different: noscript, no prep, just questions, honesty, laughter, and whatever comes up in the moment. Inspired by connection-based storytelling games, we taketurns asking each other thoughtful, funny, vulnerable, and sometimes spicy questions about our relationship. What follows is a real conversation about affection, intimacy, fear, attraction, queer love, silly arguments, emotionalgrowth, and what 20+ years together has taught us. This episode is playful and unfiltered, but it also gets tothe heart of something bigger: how queer relationships are built, shaped, and reimagined outside traditional expectations. We talk about being loved, feelingchosen, unlearning shame, navigating closeness, and the freedom that can come with designing your own relationship. If you enjoy honest conversations about gay relationships, intimacy, communication, emotional growth, and long-term partnership, this one’s for you. #gaypodcast #queerrelationships #gaymarriage #lgbtqpodcast #queerlove

SEX! - Everybody does it!

What happens to intimacy when a relationship lasts long enough to have chapters and inside jokes that need footnotes? In this episode Erwin and Mau talk honestly (and with plenty of humour) about desire, emotional connection, and how intimacy actually changes when you’ve been together for decades not just a few very enthusiastic years. They unpack why talking about intimacy can feel awkward (thanks, upbringing), how culture and shame sneak into our relationships, and why emotional safety often becomes far more attractive than abs over time. From navigating shifting dynamics in their 20s, 30s, and now 40s, to setting boundaries, renegotiating agreements, and learning not to “fix” each other (still working on that), this episode keeps it real. There’s also talk of confidence, wellbeing, jealousy, comparison, and the small, unglamorous but powerful choices that help couples reconnect when life gets busy and energy levels are… selective. The episode wraps up with a playful “Yay or Nay” game — because deep conversations are better when you’re allowed to laugh at yourselves too. Honest, relatable, and refreshingly human, this episode is for anyone in or curious about long‑term love, evolving desire, and relationships that grow up with you. #queerrelationships, #LGBTQ+ podcast, #long‑termlove, #emotionalintimacy, #communication in #relationships, #gaycouples & #relationshipgrowth

Parents: How They Shaped (or Didn’t Shape) Us & Do we owe them anything?

In this intimate and insightful episode, Erwin and Mau explore how their parents shaped and sometimes failed to shape their identities, emotional needs, and adult relationships. From Mau’s conservative Brazilian upbringing to Erwin’s structured Dutch family life, they reflect on culture, religion, silence, affection, and the complicated path toward self‑acceptance. They discuss: * How childhood dynamics influence queer identity * The role parents play in coming out * Love languages and emotional gaps * What they wish their parents had known about raising a gay child * How upbringing shapes romantic relationships * Whether we owe our parents anything as adults With humour, vulnerability, and honesty, the hosts unpack the lifelong lessons family leaves behind and how queer adults can redefine love, boundaries, and belonging. #LGBTQPodcast #QueerRelationships #ComingOutJourney #FamilyAndIdentity

Hyperfocus, Heart, and Humour: Navigating ADHD in Queer Love

Mau and Erwin open up about the impact of ADHD on their 20+ year relationship; from Erwin’s late diagnosis to the everyday realities of living, loving, and laughing through neurodiversity. This episode blends vulnerability, humour, and practical wisdom as they explore how ADHD shapes communication, emotional patterns, conflict, creativity, and connection. They discuss the journey through diagnosis, the challenges of hyper focus and emotional overwhelm, and the tools that help them stay grounded as a couple. With honesty and warmth, they reframe ADHD not as a disorder but as a unique operating system that influences how Erwin experiences the world. Featuring their “Yay or Nay” game on ADHD myths, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating neurodivergent relationships or wanting to better understand ADHD in adulthood. #ADHD #Neurodiversity #QueerRelationships #LGBTQPodcast #ADHDJourney #GayCouples

Gay Parents, Queer Families & Making Babies: Should We… or Shouldn’t We?

In this episode, we unpack one of the most emotionally charged questions queer couples face: Do we want children and what does it take to get there? Drawing from their own lived experience, the hosts explore the complexities of queer parenthood, including adoption processes, surrogacy, societal expectations, and the pressure to follow a “traditional” life path. They also highlight the beauty of chosen family, the validity of not wanting children, and the importance of intentionality in queer relationships. This episode is for anyone navigating the crossroads of identity, family, and choice whether you’re considering parenthood, feeling the pressure to decide, or embracing a child‑free life. Topics include: LGBTQIA+ rights to parenthood, adoption challenges and emotional realities, surrogacy considerations, co‑parenting and modern queer family structures, the experiences of children raised by queer parents, financial and emotional readiness & redefining family beyond biology.