Pozitive Place

HIV Self Testing is here! This week we teach you about the technology behind the test and how to get one.Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

What does the research say about the mental health benefits of hooking up? Why is it stigmatized? This week we cover all of this plus tips for staying safe when meeting up off of a dating/hook-up app. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week we dissect HIV Disclosure laws and gives you tips on how to tell your friends, family, health care providers, employers or partner(s) about your HIV status. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode we cover all things related to Women and Harm Reduction. We chat about the gendered aspect of drug use and how women are more likely to contract HIV because of it. We also talk about how Harm Reduction programs can assist mothers and pregnant women who use drugs, with evidenced-based solutions. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Our favourite brilliant Nurse is back! This week we learn all about Herpes and HPV, the Human Papilloma Virus; their symptoms, treatment, transmission and local statistics. As always, we learned A LOT and think you will too. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Coming Out is a deeply personal and complex process. It can be scary, happy, challenging, isolating and/or fulfilling. This week we discuss the research around the Stages of Coming Out. We then share some tips on how to come out safely, while taking care of yourself.Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week, Special Guest Larry shares with us his story of what it's like to be continually coming out over your lifetime. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Claire is back this week to take us deeper into the world of Harm Reduction. We talk about different types of Harm Reduction programs, what you can find in a Safer Meth Kit, how Naloxone can save a life, and how Drug Decriminalization can save the world. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week, Special Guest Claire chats with us about the basics of Harm Reduction. We discuss questions like, Isn't Harm Reduction enabling an addiction? Shouldn't we be helping people stop using drugs? How expensive is Harm Reduction? Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Cindy is back and we are stoked! This week we learn all about Chlamydia and Gonorrhea; their symptoms, treatment, transmission and local statistics. It's another episode full of surprises. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode, with Special Guest Rebecca, we discuss the intersectionality of Religion and Sexuality. What are the different ways that different religious groups think about sex? How can we take what is helpful from these teachings and leave behind what isn't?Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss how to reduce the risk of STI transmission when using sex toys with a partner. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In honour of International's Womxn's Day, we bring you an episode all about Feminine Sexual Intelligence. What makes feminine sexuality so amazing? What have we gotten wrong about feminine sexuality? This week we discuss what it means to be a sexually intelligence womxn who knows what feels good emotionally and physically in her relationship to sex?Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

To continue the conversation on ACB Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the team sits down to reflect on the conversation with Nadine Manroe-Wakerell and discuss steps and actions to move beyond the awareness of anti-racism.Disclaimer: We acknowledge that listeners may have concerns with some of the views expressed during our conversation. We ask for your understanding as we are committed to the work while also being open, honest, and vulnerable. If you have any concerns, please feel free to connect with us as we are always open to learning and accepting any feedback.   Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us:IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In recognition of Black History Month and African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness,  we sit down with Nadine Wakerell, a local ACB service provider and advocate to discuss the lived experience of ACB folks while accessing health care as well as ACB representation in the community. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

With the help of the amazing Cindy, a local Sexual Health Nurse, we learn all about Syphilis and it's symptoms, treatment, transmission and it's (surprising) local statistics. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one. Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Welcome back with Season 2. In this episode, we introduce you to our agency and our podcast's new name. We tell you what you can look forward to this season and re-introduce who we are and what we do, for our new listeners.Tune in every other Wednesday and don't forget to follow us:IG: @pozitiveplaceTwitter: @pozitiveplaceFacebook: Pozitive PlaceEmail: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Our final episode of Season 1! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in week after week since September. We've had a blast creating this show and we can't wait for you to see what we have planned for Season 2. The Season One Finale is a special episode. We go over our favorite moments from Season 1, and share some bonus chats with friends from "Episode Zero". We hope you enjoy it and  we will be back in March to kick off Season 2!Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

It's our first Christmas as a podcast and we want to celebrate with you, the only way a sexual health podcast can! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

How do you tell someone you have herpes? What about HPV? Which STI's do you have to tell your partners about? What if you go years without symptoms, do you still have to disclose? Opening up about an STI can seem scary and overwhelming, but in Episode 15 we offer you some tips and tricks to make the process easier! *This episode was recorded prior to Windsor-Essex entering the Red Zone... we did not go on a Wine Tour during the time of release. :)Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

In episode 14 , Julia goes off about how clueless all her friends are when it comes to getting tested for STI's, and how lucky they are to have her. So in honour of this, the team answers all your most pressing testing questions; how long should you wait after unprotected sex to get tested for STIs?  How often do you need to go for follow up testing? How do you get tested for herpes? Where should you go to get tested?  We answer all of this and more this week! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

This is a very special episode! In honour of World AIDS Day, we sit down with long-term HIV survivor, Marc. Marc was diagnosed with HIV in 1986, only 5 short years after the very first case was identified. He shares his story of the last 34 years living with the virus; dealing with the grief of many friend's passing, trying treatment after treatment and overcoming many challenges along the way. We were blown away by this story of resilience, openness and love. We hope you enjoy it! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Steff offends Julia but majorly redeems herself. Then the team admires/objectifies Steff and her wife's butts. All this plus some very interesting butt facts before we get into it. We go over the steps to properly prep for anal, how to protect you and your partner from STI's, how to make it feel good, and other tips and tricks to have the best and safest anal sex possible. Don't miss it! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Episode 10 opens with some major chaotic energy while Steff discusses what it's like to teach a dog French. Get ready for a lot of giggling. After the opening chat, the team dives into an exploration of HIV-related stigma; the toughest challenge facing people living with HIV today. How does race, religion, gender and sexual orientation intersect with stigma? Listen to find out. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Buckle up because the team has a very sweet and sentimental catch up session that goes until 27:55.... After the break they provide you with a comprehensive sex ed session that's good for youth and adults alike. The team goes over the critical topics your classic high school sex ed didn't include: sexual pleasure, masturbation and a guide to various types of sex. Don't miss it!Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Fun sex facts is back! Along with a classic chaotic catch-up where we hear all about Steff's honeymoon (!!) and figure out why Ashley is so glowy. Then we dive in: now that we've talked all about Purity Culture, we discuss its counterpart, Abstinence Only Education. Does Abstinence Only Education lead to better sex lives for its recipients? Or does it deprive people of the education they need to have safe, pleasurable and consensual sex? We look at the research to find out. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

This week the team dives right in for some good old fashioned oversharing. Julia talks about her experience with purity culture, growing up in a church community that taught sex before marriage, queer relationships and masturbation are sinful and wrong. Then Steff and Ashley jump in to discuss the harms these beliefs cause, the myths they perpetrate and why you shouldn't let fear and misinformation keep you from experiencing sex in the way that feels best for you. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

This one is noooo snoozer. Is Steff a downer? Why was Julia bullied for having a driver's license? The team opens with some classic trivia before this week's discussion on U=U, PEP and PrEP. Did you know that people living with HIV can have unprotected sex if they're following the proper treatment protocol? Learn all about this and more on this week's installment of Pozcast. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Steff quizzes the team about all things queer-related and you already know that perfect Ashley wins. Then they get down to business. What do the letters in 2SLGBTQ+ stand for? What's the difference between gender and sex? Why is language so important and how come it's evolving so rapidly? Join us to learn all of this + more! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Did you know that penguins engage in sex work? Julia shares this and other surprising sex facts in the opening segment. Then the team gets into this week's discussion… It's one thing to know condoms are important to use, but how do you convince someone to wear one in the heat of the moment? Then they discuss the importance of deciding on your values about sex, setting a standard around what's physically and emotionally healthy for you and forgiving yourself when you don't meet it. It's all about radical self love and acceptance this week! Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

Ashley takes a huge win in opening trivia. Then the gang talks about some of the positives that have come out of life during the quarantine. Next they jump into discussing COVID-19 and sex… should people still be hooking up? If you do, should you wear swim goggles? The answer probably won't surprise you. Lastly, they discuss drug use in the pandemic: how can you protect yourself from blood-borne infections and the coronavirus? Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

This episode kicks off with some sexual health trivia. Some of your most pressing questions are answered like: Can you get chlamydia in your eye? How many people really have herpes? Is there really an incurable Gonorrhea Super Strain? Then they dive into the nitty-gritty and discuss the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections around today; what they are, how they're treated, and how to stay safe. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us: IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

The team starts off with HIV trivia, where the stakes are quite high. After one member turns her inevitable loss into a huge win (Julia finally gets to take Steff and her fiance out to dinner), they jump into HIV 101: What is it? How does it spread? How is it treated? How do you protect yourself? Listen to find out. *Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All international trips and birthday parties discussed occurred before social distancing was a thing ;)Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us: IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com 

It's the Pozcast's inaugural episode. Here we introduce you to the show; a sex-positive, diversity-affirming, community-based podcast from Pozitive Pathways in Windsor, Ontario, discussing all things sexual health-related. Plus you get to know us, your sexual health educator hosts! *Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All international trips and birthday parties discussed occurred before social distancing was required. Tune in weekly and don't forget to follow us:IG: @thepozcastTwitter: @thepozcast_Facebook: Hello PozcastEmail: hellopozcast@gmail.comIntro Music: "Inspirational Outlook" by scottholmesmusic.com