Whether you love it or hate it, hookup culture is a part of gay culture—and if you look a little closer, it just might be a powerful tool for self-discovery. In this episode, we’re diving into the real-life lessons our casual hookups taught us about confidence, boundaries, and self-love. We’re going beyond the benefits and drawbacks of hookup culture, and sharing how these experiences have shaped who we areThis episode is for anyone curious about navigating hookup culture with more clarity and intentionality. Some of the topics we’ll be covering:The benefits and drawbacks of casual sex Practicing self-care before and after sexy encounters 3 questions you can use to check in with yourselfSetting healthy boundariesWays to discover what needs are motivating your hook upsPractical tips for making casual encounters align with your valuesJoin us as we break down the skills that casual sex can build (yes, they’re easily transferable to other areas of life!) and how you can approach hookups in a way that feels empowered, intentional, and true to yourself.Reflection Questions in the Show: Michael’s 3 Questions (listen to the episode to learn when and how to use these!)Why am I seeking this experience?As I imagine moving forward, how do I feel?Tomorrow when I look back on this, how will I feel about it?Today's Hosts:Michael DiIorioMatt LandsiedelReno JohnstonSupport the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes- CONNECT WITH US -Watch podcast episodes on YouTubeJoin the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook communityGet on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com- LEARN WITH US -Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to...