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Short podcasts from the Founder and Executive Director of The STI Project, Jenelle Marie, talking about all things STD: living with an STI/STD, reader's questions, dating with an STD, testing, and everything in between - all from someone with an STD.

Jenelle Marie Pierce


    • May 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    HSV1 vs HSV2 – What’s the Difference Between Oral and Genital Herpes – STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 17:00


    And we're back (again)!!! After the holidays and a long-distance move, the STD Podcast is back up and running!!! Same great content, just a little different scenery – I'm still organizing my office and video motif, but overall, I couldn't be more pleased, because The STI Project is now in Asheville, NC!!! We're global, actually, […] The post HSV1 vs HSV2 – What's the Difference Between Oral and Genital Herpes – STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    Your Herpes Exposure and Herpes Transmission Risk – STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 12:24


    Readers, listeners, and viewers have been pouring in questions, and we are here for it! Today, we had the pleasure of answering one of your anonymous questions from Tumblr about herpes transmission risk! Anon asks: “I just found out I was exposed to HSV2 about three months ago. I just started a new relationship a week […] The post Your Herpes Exposure and Herpes Transmission Risk – STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    Herpes Diagnosis – Just Diagnosed with Herpes? It’s Ok – STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 19:15


    Anonymous asks about a herpes diagnosis: “Jenelle, how does someone accept having an incurable infection like this? It has been about a month since I have known, and I have been nothing but depressed. I have barely been able to get out of bed most days, and I have quiet often thought about suicide. I […] The post Herpes Diagnosis – Just Diagnosed with Herpes? It's Ok – STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    HPV Statistics – Why Everyone Has Had an STD (HPV) – STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 11:55


    Before you get your undies in a wad, we know that everyone hasn't had an STD, but because the vast majority of all sexually active people have, we feel like it might as well be everyone. That's what we're talking about today – why the majority of all sexually active people will have HPV at […] The post HPV Statistics – Why Everyone Has Had an STD (HPV) – STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    Disclosing HSV (or any other STD) – Should I Tell People I Have an STD – STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 11:44


    We're back for another installment of the STD podcast, hosted by The STI Project's STD+ Founder, Jenelle Marie Pierce. Today, we're talking about disclosing HSV (or any other STD) and whether or not you should tell people that you have an STD. Since we're only in week 2 of reintroducing the podcast, after a few […] The post Disclosing HSV (or any other STD) – Should I Tell People I Have an STD – STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    Herpes No Condom – On Sex without Condoms- STD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 12:32


    Welcome back to The STI Project's STD Podcast! Do you remember our podcast from a few years ago? Probably not. I don't really either. It's been a long time. So let's start again by talking about Herpes No Condom or Sex without a Condom… Are you excited? We are. This is a question we receive […] The post Herpes No Condom – On Sex without Condoms- STD Podcast appeared first on The STI Project.

    Living with Herpes – Interview with Kirsty Spraggon- Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2014 20:54


    I am pleased as punch to bring you today's special guest, Kirsty Spraggon from KirstyTV.com! Kirsty graciously offered to be interviewed for a podcast, after having recently ‘come out' publicly about living with herpes to her viewers, all of YouTube, and a rapt TEDx audience. Kirsty is both eloquent and inspirational, and I think you will […] The post Living with Herpes – Interview with Kirsty Spraggon- Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Safer Sex Myths – STD Prevention – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2013 9:22


    It's STD Awareness Month – Every Month! Well, not really, but we think it should be! During STD Awareness Month, this past April, we began doing research on all of the myths surrounding STDs. What we originally thought would last through the month has blossomed into a much larger series, because there were so many […] The post Safer Sex Myths – STD Prevention – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Talking About STDs – ‘PC’ Vocabulary? Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2013 7:25


    Spicy is how we like it, and today's podcast is certainly muy caliente! – and/or a little questionable. I have to admit, though, we enjoy pushing the envelope a tad. So, take a listen, tell us what you think and how our message has impacted the way you talk about STDs. What to Expect When […] The post Talking About STDs – ‘PC' Vocabulary? Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Why Talking About STDs is Healing – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2013 11:59


    Hiya, folks! We've got an interesting podcast in store for you today – I think it's bound to inspire, and it further outlines the foundation of The STI Project and why we talk about STDs all of the time – out loud! See what you think… What to Expect When You're Expecting…a Podcast In an […] The post Why Talking About STDs is Healing – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    HPV & HSV1 – The Year of 2 STDs – Interviewing the Author – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2013 28:27


    As promised, today, we're interviewing Lindsey Wahowiak author of our most recent STD Interview as well as the xoJane post titled, ‘The Year of Two STDs or Why My Vagina Has Been on Hiatus.' Not only was it an absolute delight having Lindsey on the show, she's agreed to come back and chat with us again […] The post HPV & HSV1 – The Year of 2 STDs – Interviewing the Author – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    What It’s Like to Date Someone with an STD – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2013 18:43


    We have a treat for our listeners today as I interview my boyfriend, P. Nickle and he shares his perspective about living with and loving someone who runs an STI/STD website, but more importantly, who is living with a sexually transmitted disease/infection. You may have noticed some of his recent articles about how he felt […] The post What It's Like to Date Someone with an STD – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    How STDs Held Me Back – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2013 14:24


    Happy New Year podcast listeners! We took a couple of weeks off for the holiday season and we're back with another installment of our Happy Hump Day Podcasts! What to Expect When You're Expecting…a Podcast In an effort to cater to short attention spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 10 and 15 […] The post How STDs Held Me Back – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Revelations, STDs, & Stigma: An Outsider’s Perspective – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2012 25:39


    I'm getting this one online by the hair on my chinny chin chin tonight! (It's almost midnight EST.) I've been so wrapped up in trying to get the book published, I'm barely able to keep up with podcasts, and posting, and comments, and puff! my ‘house' feels like it's blowing down. I promise, my posting […] The post Revelations, STDs, & Stigma: An Outsider's Perspective – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    What’s the Big Deal with STDs Anyway? Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2012 17:04


    Happy Hump Day, readers!!! It seems this Wednesday came up rather quickly. Nevertheless, today's topic should make for some interesting conversation! Edit: The STI Project had a bit of a technological meltdown Wednesday – hence, our publish date actually landing on a Friday (not hump day, but a jolly day of the week anyhow). Right […] The post What's the Big Deal with STDs Anyway? Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Can People with an STD Have Casual Sex? Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2012 12:11


    What to Expect When You're Expecting…an STD Podcast These podcasts are short and sweet – today's podcast runs about 12 minutes and answer's a common question we get here on the website. Most podcasts will answer one, sometimes two questions. Should you have a suggestion for an upcoming podcast topic, feel free to share! We […] The post Can People with an STD Have Casual Sex? Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    Why I Talk About Having an STD – Happy Hump Day Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2012 8:42


    It's Wednesday! You know what that means?!?!? It's time for The STI Project's first ever Happy Hump Day Podcast! *the crowd goes wild* Starting today, I'll be posting a new podcast every ‘Hump Day' = Wednesday from now until the end of time… *dun, dun, dun* What to Expect When You're Expecting…a Podcast These podcasts […] The post Why I Talk About Having an STD – Happy Hump Day Podcasts appeared first on The STI Project.

    The STI Project Interviews for WPRR Public Reality Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2012


    The STI Project Was Asked To Interview on a Radio Station! Full Show which includes an interview with Senior Science Correspondent from HuffPost – Cara Santa Maria!!! (She's lovely): Full Length – Dave Fletcher's opening topics, Cara Santa Maria from HuffPost Science, and The STI Project Just my segment of the show – an hour […] The post The STI Project Interviews for WPRR Public Reality Radio appeared first on The STI Project.

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