Better Gay Dating is the podcast dedicated to the art and science of queer love and connection.
Join award-winning relationship coach Ed Bell as we dive into exactly how gay and bi men can find more love and connection in our disconnected age.
We'll cover everything from first date tips to how to bring more authenticity to your relationships to why same-sex dating in the age of the internet can be so f**king hard. We'll explore how to identify your true wants and needs in your close relationships, and how to heal from all the junk that stops us from being truly open to love and connection.
Whether you're single and looking for love, navigating the highs and lows of being in a relationship, or just want to feel happier and more fulfilled as a gay, bi or queer man, Better Gay Dating is the essential podcast for you.
First dates aren't the only important moment in getting to know someone new, but they are one important moment. Here are six great ways to go on better first dates.
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Sources:
[1] https://www.psychologicalscience.org/journals/psychological-science/0956797617714580/
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5837906/
[3] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pere.12307
5 Oct 2026
20 | Why gay men can be so f**king immature
Let's be honest, emotional maturity is not very evenly distributed in this dating pool. Here's why that happens, and what it means for how we choose partners and build relationships in this community.
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Sources:
[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298910/
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12499921/
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37410349/
[4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27869454/
[5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32833471/
[6] https://x.com/AdamMGrant/status/1601978757278945280
[7] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1080/016502599383739
28 Sept 2026
19 | The thing we most get wrong about love
We usually think of love as a feeling, something we fall into. But the truth is much actually simpler and more encouraging than that: love is an action. It's something we nurture, build and sustain. In this episode I unpack what that means.
Check out my new self-study courses: https://bettergaydating.com/courses
For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating
Threads: https://threads.com/bettergaydating
Sources:
[1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35219607-the-art-of-loving
[2] bell hooks: All About Love, 5
[3] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jftr.12205
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