Ageism in the Gay Community | Are Older Gay Men Being Ignored? | Ep 57

Getting older is something every gay man has to face, but almost nobody wants to talk about. In this episode of the Gay Rugby Podcast, we ask the uncomfortable questions: Is the gay community actually ageist? Why do so many older gay men say they feel invisible? And where's the line between having a dating preference and outright exclusion?Jack and Ozzie unpack everything from gay hookup culture and age-gap relationships to the rise of "daddy" culture, the pressure to stay young, and what happens when generations of LGBTQ+ people collide in the same spaces with completely different life experiences. It's funny, brutally honest, and surprisingly emotional as they explore what younger and older gay men can learn from one another and why the history of the LGBTQ+ community matters more than ever.Whether you're navigating gay dating in your twenties, embracing life in your forties, or somewhere in between, this conversation is about more than attraction. It's about identity, belonging, respect, and what it means to grow older in a community that's often obsessed with youth.Do you think the gay community has an ageism problem, or is this conversation more complicated than people make it out to be? Let us know in the comments, we read every one.The Gay Rugby Podcast is where sport, culture, and the LGBTQ+ community collide through honest conversations about dating, relationships, mental health, identity, rugby, and everything else that shapes life as a gay man. New episodes every Monday.This episode was brought to you by Hey Sweet Cheeks (Queer-owned Sexcare + Skincare)Use our code GRP20 to get 20% off https://heysweetcheeks.co/