The Durex Podcast returns with an unfiltered, thought provoking conversation about LGBTQIA+ love, intimacy, and breaking stereotypes! In this episode, Abhay Deol is joined by Rani KoHEnur (Sushant Divgikar) and Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, two trailblazers in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Who’s on the podcast?

Rani KoHEnur (previously known as Sushant Divgikar) is a multi-talented model, actor, singer, drag queen, and LGBTQIA+ activist. Known for their fierce confidence and advocacy, Rani brings humor and insight into conversations around gender and s*xuality.

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is the world’s first openly gay royal and a leading LGBTQIA+ activist in India. As the heir to the Rajpipla kingdom, he has dedicated his life to breaking barriers and promoting inclusivity through his NGO, the Lakshya Trust.

This episode dives deep into topics such as:

-Growing up LGBTQIA+ in conservative families

-Kamasutra’s take on queer relationships

-Coming out as a transgender person in India-First-time experiences & discovering one’s s*xuality

-Grindr stories & modern dating

-Myth-busting LGBTQIA+ stereotypes

If you’ve ever been curious about LGBTQIA+ relationships, intimacy, or gender identity, this episode will challenge norms, entertain, and educate—all at the same time.

No judgment. No filters. Just real talk.

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights

0:45 - Podcast Starts

1:25 - Manvendra’s Story of Growing Up Gay in a Royal Family

3:58 - How Did Manvendra Realize He Is Gay?

5:23 - The Section 377 Debate

6:03 - History of Gods, Goddesses, & Kamasutra’s Take on Homos*xuality

7:57 - Manvendra’s Palace’s Reaction When He Came Out

9:00 - Rani on the Closeted Community

10:02 - Rani’s Story of Growing Up & Parents’ Support

13:39 - Rani Appreciates Manvendra’s Work

14:46 - Discussing LGBTQIA+ Representation in Films

16:23 - Rani & Manvendra Appreciate Abhay’s Work

17:17 - Rani Talks About Support from Family

18:24 - Homophobia in Transition - Manvendra’s Father’s Story

19:50 - How Society Treats LGBTQIA+ Individuals

22:11 - Rani’s First Dating & S*xuality Experience

23:30 - The Story Behind “Rani KoHEnur”

24:37 - What Pleasures Rani?

25:53 - What Does "Let’s End Good S*x" Mean to Rani & Manvendra?

28:48 - Myth-Busting LGBTQIA+ Stereotypes

37:02 - The Durex Pleasure Wall

41:49 - Conclusion

Our host:

https://www.instagram.com/abhaydeol/

Our guests:

https://www.instagram.com/princemanvendragohil/

https://www.instagram.com/sushantdivgikr/

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About:

In a country where pleasure is whispered about, Let’s End Good Sex by Durex is here to startthe conversation. No shame, no awkwardness—just real, open talks about intimacy, desire, and everything we should have been discussing all along. It’s time to speak up, listen in, and rethink pleasure.

Marriage is often seen as a turning point in intimacy, where s*x can become routine and predictable. In the first episode of The Durex Podcast, our host Abhay Deol chats with Vir Das and Kalki Koechlin to dive into the realities of sustaining passion and breaking monotony after you have tied the knot. Through candid conversations, they discuss the importance of emotional connection, experimenting in the bedroom, and overcoming the age old societal notion that great sex and marriage are mutually exclusive. The episode deals with the psychology of routine and how to keep the spark alive, in and out of bed, while offering practical advice to move from routine to extraordinary.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:53 - Podcast Starts

3:27 - Bored in the Bedroom?

7:44 - Challenges Kalki Faced After Having a Child

13:34 - Vir Das on Married Life & Intimacy

16:02 - Performance Pressure in Arranged Marriages

17:45 - What Defines Great Intimacy?

19:33 - How to Keep the Spark Alive in Long-Term Relationships

20:54 - Vir Das’ Valentine’s Day Story

23:12 - Performance-Enhancing Lubes, Sprays & Supplements – Do They Work?

24:27 - Never Have I Ever (Spicy Edition!)

31:08 - The Durex Pleasure Wall

33:10 - Conclusion

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Our host:https://www.instagram.com/abhaydeol/

Our guests:

https://www.instagram.com/virdas/

https://www.instagram.com/kalkikanmani/

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For more, follow us on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedurexpodcast/

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#TheDurexPodcast #LetsEndGoodSex #DurexIndia #durex

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About:

In a country where pleasure is whispered about, Let’s End Good Sex by Durex is here to start the conversation. No shame, no awkwardness—just real, open talks about intimacy, desire, and everything we should have been discussing all along. It’s time to speak up, listen in, and rethink pleasure.