"Reader, do you know what frotting is? Don't Google it if you're on a work computer because the image results might get you in trouble, but Heated Rivalry , HBO Max's gay hockey romance , revealed to me that a lot of people don't know what that word means, and it was only when the hockey-playing twinks performed this sexual act on an episode of the show that some people were made aware that there was an actual word for two men rubbing their dicks together that wasn't some joke like "sword fighting.""
"As a gay man who has a lot of straight friends, a not-insignificant part of my longest friendships has been basically acting as a sex ed teacher for men who don't know what sex looks like when the people involved have the same hardware. Now Heated Rivalry has become such a cultural phenomenon that it's bridging the gap, especially for those who are mostly interested in the hockey side of it."
"Empty Netters is a hockey podcast, and naturally when one of the biggest shows on streaming is about hockey players who also are knocking around sticks of a different kind, the hosts have gotta take advantage of the moment and cover the show. Hearing a group of straight men unpack the logistics of gay sex, such as roles like top, bottom, and versatile, and just being genuinely fascinated and non-judgmental, is easily a best-case scenario from fans of a sport that has its history of homophobia ."
Heated Rivalry introduced many viewers to the term frotting by depicting two hockey players performing the act, prompting curiosity and learning among straight audiences. A gay man describes often educating straight friends about same-sex sexual practices and notes that the show's popularity helps bridge knowledge gaps. The hockey podcast Empty Netters covered the series, with straight hosts discussing sexual roles like top, bottom, and versatile in a curious and nonjudgmental way. The series centers on a slow-burn romance between players whose careers keep them apart, creating tension that makes audiences root for a public relationship.
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