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Advances in immunotherapies for multiple sclerosis and related disorders have increased the risk of infections and raised important questions about vaccination efficacy. This episode reviews infection risks across treatment classes, emphasizes the importance of monitoring and patient education, and discusses optimal vaccine timing to preserve protective immune responses. In this episode, Aaron L. Berkowitz, MD, PhD, FAAN, speaks with Avindra Nath, MBBS, FAAN, coauthor of the article "Infection Risk and Vaccine Considerations in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders" in the Continuum® April 2026 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders issue. Dr. Berkowitz is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and a professor of neurology in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nath is the chief of the Section of Infections of the Nervous System at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland Additional Resources Read the article: Infection Risk and Vaccine Considerations in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @AaronLBerkowitz Full episode transcript available here Dr Berkowitz: Over the last decades, there has been a revolution in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, and other immune-mediated neurologic conditions with countless new, highly effective medications. However, with every new treatment comes new risks; and in the case of immunomodulatory therapy, many of those risks relate to infection. Today, I have the privilege of talking with an expert on this topic, Dr Avindra Nath, about the infectious risks of treatments for multiple sclerosis and other immune-mediated neurologic disorders. Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio. Be sure to visit the links in the episode notes for information about earning CME, subscribing to the journal, and exclusive access to interviews not featured on the podcast. Dr Berkowitz: This is Dr Aaron Berkowitz, and today I'm interviewing Dr Avi Nath about his article on vaccine considerations and infection risk in multiple sclerosis and related disorders, which he coauthored with Dr Amit Bar-Or. This article appears in the April 2026 Continuum issue on multiple sclerosis. Welcome to the podcast, Dr Nath, and could you please introduce yourself to our audience? Dr Nath: Thanks very much for inviting me to this podcast. I'm absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to discuss our areas of interest and expertise related to infections and vaccinations for MS patients. My area has been studying the infections of the nervous system since the beginning of the AIDS pandemic, and over the years and decades, we've developed expertise related to various types of CNS infections. That includes ones that are developing in individuals who have immune compromise due to a variety of different reasons. Dr Berkowitz: Fantastic. Well, glad to have the opportunity to speak with you today. When I was in medical school---and you were my attending, actually, we were just reminiscing, which we probably think was not that long ago, but is now over twenty years ago---there were just two medications for MS, right? Beta interferon and glatiramer acetate. And now we have over a dozen, and it's amazing to think of all the progress in these last two decades, as well as for related diseases like NMO. I don't think we even had the aquaporin-four biomarker, right, when I was working with you as a med student in the early 2000s. Dr Nath: And that certainly dates me a lot. Dr Berkowitz: Both of us. Dr Nath: Yeah. Dr Berkowitz: Of course, with all these new treatments, these have been amazing advances for our patients, right? But these come with new treatment-related risks to monitor for with the immunomodulatory medications for MS and related disorders. And one of those most important risks is that of infection. So, your article reviews the potential infectious complications of medications used to treat MS, NMO, etc, and also covers considerations related to thinking about vaccines in this patient population. So, as the MS treatment landscape grows, I can say as a general neurologist, keeping up with all these medications and what to screen for and what to worry about and when to vaccinate just becomes more challenging every year. And your article has so many helpful tables, some organized by medicine, some organized by- sorry, medication, some organized by infection, some by vaccines. So, this is gonna be a great resource for our providers to print out and tape up in their clinic rooms. We won't be able to get into all the depth and detail that you have in this article today, but I do want to focus on some of the key points here related to the common medications we use for MS and which infections to think about and which vaccine considerations we might need to keep in mind for these medications. But before we delve into the drugs, I just wanna ask you more broadly, you talk in the article about the challenge of patients with immune-mediated diseases who are on immunomodulatory therapy being at risk for both flares of their disease and for infections; and these infections can present somewhat atypically, right, in immunomodulated hosts, to maybe coin a term you can correct me on, because they can't mount the full inflammatory response. So how do you approach new symptoms in patients on these immunomodulatory medicines as far as distinguishing disease flare from a treatment-related infection? Dr Nath: So, I have to say that although a lot of new treatments have come along for MS, and they've really, you know, improved the outcome tremendously and there are so many different options, it has also kept people like me relevant because they cause a lot of various types of infections, and so keeps me in business all the same. But just as you mentioned, there's so many of them, even I have difficulty keeping track of what does what. So, you do need to be able to refer back to published literature, and the tables, I hope, will be quite useful in that regard. You're absolutely right, and you can get new infections, you can get reactivation of existing infections, and you can get atypical presentations of various types of infections that you may not normally think of. So that presents multiple challenges to the treating physician. The other interesting thing about MS is, just as you mentioned, that you already have CNS lesions to begin with. Now, on top of it, you have an infection, so now how to sort out what is the existing disease and what is the infection, it can again become challenging. But one thing is for sure: all these infections are caused by an organism. So, what you really need to do is, the underlying diagnostic is to demonstrate the presence of the organism. Whether you demonstrate it depending on the infection in the spinal fluid or in the brain or, you know, some peripheral organ system, that is going to be key to making the diagnosis. So, all your clinical acumen is good, but that alone may not be sufficient. Dr Berkowitz: Very good. So, when you see a, a patient now who has a new neurologic symptom in the context of an immune-mediated disease who's on immunomodulatory therapy, what goes through your mind? Are you thinking this disease and this drug, and sort of what are the infections, and does the syndrome match? Or are you thinking, you know, you can't always rely on the imaging to distinguish between, say, a flare of an MS and PML because white matter lesions could look similar? How do you sort of approach this scenario when it comes up? Dr Nath: So, you're right. You have to keep an open mind so that even though you know some infections are more likely to occur with certain types of medications, that doesn't mean that others cannot occur. So, I think when you first see the patient, you should not jump to conclusions, but rather have an open mind. But yes, for example, your patient is on natalizumab, the chances of PML are going to be high. It's a very interesting drug. It does not cause immune compromise in the periphery, but what it's doing is preventing these cells from getting into the brain. So, because then it's acting at the blood-brain barrier. So that means that organisms that are already present in the brain have an opportunity to get reactivated. Turns out you don't have a lot of organisms in the brain, except JC virus seems to be one of them that does somehow, in some individuals, manage to reside out there. And so that can get reactivated. It can get reactivated in the periphery and then enter the brain, too. So, where the very specific mutations have to occur in that virus in order to take residence in the brain. That would be a suspicion that you might have, and MRI can be useful in, again, helping you think about that possibility. If you have typical lesions involving the U fibers, they're demyelinating, usually you do not have much edema around them because patient is immune compromised, but certainly within the brain in these individuals. And so, then you need to demonstrate the organism. The demonstration of the organism should be in the spinal fluid and not in the blood because in the virus, it can-- is reservoir in the kidneys and in the lymph nodes, and periodically it'll shed into the blood. Detection of the organism in the blood can be a false positive, but in the spinal fluid, it shouldn't be there unless you have an infection. Or if you cause a traumatic tap, I guess, if a patient is viremic, that's a possibility, but those are extremely rare. So at least for PML, that's the way that you would diagnose it. Now, you can develop, for example, if an individual is on fingolimod, you can get a wide variety of infections. Here it's a totally different type of mechanism of action. Here the cells are trapped within the lymph nodes, so that means now your entire periphery is immune compromised, right? So here you can get viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections. So here, if a patient presents with new neurological symptoms, you have to have a really open mind for all these possibilities. Now, let's say a patient was on dimethyl fumarate, and dimethyl fumarate causes neutropenia early on. So here you have to worry about an individual developing bacterial infections, so latent tuberculosis or bacterial meningitis can occur in these individuals. That's something to keep in mind. It's not that other infections cannot occur with dimethyl fumarate, you can see PML and other things too, but the chances of bacterial infections are greater. So, you got to make sure that you draw all the cultures for that purpose. Similarly, if you're on a complement inhibitor, like a C5 inhibitor or the thing that I could use in NMO, there are the chances of meningococcal meningitis. So, these patients, you need to prevaccinate them before you start these kinds of treatments and look for that possibility. When you suspect bacterial infections, particularly acute bacterial meningitis, there time is of essence. Also, in some of the acute viral infections, for example---herpes encephalitis is another one---you have to be so careful, and if you suspect any of them, even if they're with possibly atypical manifestations, you treat first and then diagnose later, and draw all your cultures, whatever you need to, and just treat them. And these infections can also cause cerebral edema, so one has to be careful about doing spinal taps in these individuals. You want some kind of neuroimaging before you do them. In the days when we didn't have neuroimaging, we used to say, "Okay, if your patient has focal neurological signs or is comatose, you don't do it." But these days, you can get imaging very quickly and very easily. All the-- Because of our stroke management, we've learned how to do them so quickly. So, I think there's little excuse not to do imaging and prevent herniation from occurring. Dr Berkowitz: That's very helpful. So, using the information we know about the drug, and we're going to rapid-fire review some of that in a bit to know what infections the patient is susceptible to, but acknowledging that any patient can get any infection, right? Whether they're on particular medications or not. And then if you're not sure, based on the neuroimaging, which as you said, is helpful, but not always helpful in distinguishing between infections and flares or, as you said, in the case of meningitis, encephalitis, early on at least, especially in immunocompromised or immunomodulated, quote unquote, patient might not see the typical imaging. So really, when safe, getting CSF or cultures, PCRs, and other infectious studies too is really gonna be the definitive diagnostic maneuver here. Is that fair summary across the board? Dr Nath: I think you said that absolutely right. And you summarized that correctly. And, you know, thing about infection, a lot of neurological diseases are, you know, diagnosed by clinical acumen, like your Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and others. Think about infections is caused by an organism, demonstrate the organism, right? That should be your goal. It doesn't mean that clinical acumen is not important, but here you have an opportunity to demonstrate the organism, so you should depend upon that. Dr Berkowitz: Okay. Well, you gave us a nice segue by talking about some of the infections to worry about with some of the medications. So what I'd like to do now for the sort of second half of our interview here is to go through some of the more common medications used for MS, and if we have time, for NMO, and just sort of go kind of rapid fire here, and for each medication, if you can tell us the kind of top infectious concerns and whether when to consider them or what screening needs to take place before or during administration of the medication, and then any vaccine considerations we should be aware of. Some of these will obviously be quite short depending on the medicine. So, going back to the two medications I alluded to earlier that were the only ones in play when you and I last saw each other on the wards when I was a medical student, beta interferon, glatiramer acetate, any infections or vaccine considerations with these medications? Dr Nath: No, I think they're probably your safest medications now as far as immunomodulatory therapies are concerned. These two, and IVIG, if you ever use them, are probably the safest, do not require any vaccine considerations, per se. Dr Berkowitz: Perfect. Okay. So, moving on to fingolimod and others in the sphingosine-one phosphate receptor modulator family, what are the infectious considerations? Any prescreening or vaccination considerations? Dr Nath: I think all your patients should be prescreened for antibodies to JC virus, because there is a risk for PML, and those who are positive should be closely monitored. So, it's not an absolute contraindication for using these medications, but they just require closer monitoring. With this class of drugs, PML is of consideration. Also, these varicella-zoster virus infection, yeah, with that you can develop zoster encephalitis or myelitis. It can present with motor symptoms as well, which can be atypical. You don't usually see them otherwise in immune-competent individuals. So, varicella-zoster, sometimes you can develop encephalitis, also vasculitis with varicella-zoster, so one has to be careful. So, getting the shingles vaccine can be actually very helpful to prevent these things. And then some patients can even develop herpes simplex encephalitis also, and that can be extremely atypical. So, they don't- they can involve the basal ganglia, can involve the brain stem and cerebellum. So again, your index of suspicion should be very high. Interestingly, although HSV encephalitis has been associated with NMDA receptor encephalitis, those reports of NMDA receptor encephalitis have not been published yet with NMS patients. Not sure why, maybe they just have been missed. But that doesn't seem to be a major concern. And then there are a whole host of other infections that can occur with this class of drugs, and that can include toxo; fungal infections, particularly crypto. There's a case report of histoplasmosis; hepatitis virus, particularly hepatitis C; and then the poxvirus is a good example. You can get molluscum contagiosum; warts with papillomavirus; you can get atypical mycobacteria; and even Kaposi sarcoma, which is HHV8. So, there's a huge variety of infections with the sphingosine one phosphate receptor modulators. Dr Berkowitz: And any- aside from screening for JC virus before initiating these, any- and then continuing to monitor for JC antibody index, any other considerations as far as labs to send, monitoring before or on the drug or vaccine considerations for patients on fingolimod and the others in this category, siponimod, etcetera? Dr Nath: Yeah, there are a lot of things to consider. All the details are really available in the chapter if you look at them. But briefly, all the things that one could potentially vaccinate patients for, all these infections I mentioned, one should do so. The timing is critical so that if you can do it before treatment, I think, before starting treatment, that is absolutely important. And you got to give them at least, you know, two to three weeks for these vaccines to take effect before starting your medication. If your patient already arrives on a medication, then you got to play this game of you know, before the next dose, give them again two to three weeks before the next dose and start vaccinating them and get all the vaccines in. Broadly, about the things to worry about the vaccines are you have live vaccines, and you've got the inactivated vaccines or the subunit vaccines. You have to be careful with live vaccines, because if your patient is immunocompromised, that virus can sometimes itself cause harm. For example, you know, yellow fever is one, and there you can develop encephalitis from it. Measles, mumps, rubella, these are all live vaccines. Now, the good thing is that a lot of us have been immunized very early in childhood, but that may not be the case any longer. And so, these things, one has to be very careful with when you're giving live vaccines, that we want to avoid them as much as possible, and individuals are gonna be immune-compromised. But all the others, meningococcus, for example, you should- the HPV vaccines, the varicella zoster vaccines, all these things, you've got to pre-vaccinate and make sure that they have an antibody response to them before starting immunocompromising therapy. Dr Berkowitz: Perfect. Okay, moving on to some of the other orals. What infectious and/or vaccine considerations do we have with teriflunomide? Dr Nath: Okay, yeah. Teriflunomide is a very interesting drug. It's relatively safe. There is concern about the possibility of varicella zoster infection, people have reported that, and also tuberculosis. But PML is extremely rare, if not at all, and we haven't seen herpes encephalitis quite yet. Dr Berkowitz: Got it. How about dimethyl fumarate? Dr Nath: Yeah. So dimethyl fumarate is... as I mentioned earlier, it's interesting because it causes this neutropenia. It's transient, but it occurs early on, and these patients can be at risk of PML, although small. They can develop varicella zoster virus infection, herpes encephalitis, and also fungal infections. For example, cryptococcal infection has been reported with dimethyl fumarate. Dr Berkowitz: Okay. We've spoken a bit about natalizumab and PML, and you have extensive information on this in your article, and I'll defer the reader to that. But for natalizumab, what are the key points every neurologist should know about natalizumab and PML as far as from the practical perspective, screening, frequency of screening, when to worry, when to not use natalizumab at all in the first place based on what you find in your screening for JC virus? What are the key points every neurologist should know? Dr Nath: Uh, yes. You bring up an important point, and that is all patients should be monitored for JC virus. If they're JC virus-negative, so that's your most ideal patient to go on natalizumab, but that doesn't mean they cannot get infected with the virus. In fact, there's an interesting study claiming that, you know, patients, when they get these infusions, they're all sitting in the same room getting infused. Some have JC virus, some don't have JC virus, and so there's the potential that we may be aiding the transmission here in some way or another. The virus is an interesting one. It comes out in urine, and then it's spread through oral contamination, gets into the tonsils, and then spreads from there to your marrow and resides in the kidney and the marrow, as well as the lymph nodes, forever. So, you, you have to monitor these patients to see that during the course, even if they're negative, they could turn out positive. So, every six months or a year, an antibody test should be done on all patients irrespective. If a patient already has antibodies, that's not an absolute contraindication. It just means you've got to monitor them closely for development of new symptoms, and if, whenever there are new symptoms, don't just assume this is due to MS, but just make sure the MRI is done with and without contrast. The- and if there's still a suspicion, that you do a CSF evaluation for JC virus. Just detecting, looking for JC virus in the blood, a rising titer is another thing that can help you. And so, the titer is also important. And the reason you have rising titers is it means that there's an infection that's already occurred in the brain, and the immune system is reacting to that infection by increasing titers. But that alone is not sufficient to make the diagnosis. You still- that gives you an index of suspicion. You've got to then do the MRI and the spinal tap to, you know, be absolutely certain. So, each patient is a little bit different, so the way you monitor them is going to depend on where they are. You know, if they've had prior immunomodulatory therapy before starting natalizumab, or if they're on natalizumab for more than two years, then the chances of PML are much greater, so you may want to monitor them more closely. Uh, they never had any prior immunomodulatory therapy, you're just starting natalizumab, maybe once a year is sufficient. So, I think you've got to tailor it depending on what your risks are for each patient. Dr Berkowitz: Perfect. That's very helpful. And again, you write extensively about PML and natalizumab and PML considerations in your article. So, for a more detailed and in-depth discussion of what we just discussed, definitely hope readers will take a look at your article. Okay. Last but not least---certainly not least, 'cause we're using these probably, it seems, the most commonly in many places I've worked---rituximab, ocrelizumab are B-cell therapies for MS. What are some of the infectious and vaccine considerations related to these infusion medications? Dr Nath: So, there's concern for PML with anti-B-cell therapies also, maybe not to the same degree as natalizumab, but the same principles should be applied. A lot of people think that these are relatively safe. I don't think so. I think we see enough number of patients on B-cell therapies with PML. So, I would use the same caution because these infections are... you know, can be fatal. So, one should be very careful, even with anti-B-cell therapies. And just with natalizumab, you also have the risk of VZV infection causing shingles. HSV1 has been reported, but there's another interesting complication that has been reported with anti-B-cell therapies, and that is severe West Nile encephalitis. And as mosquitoes-borne diseases are getting more and more prevalent, and we're seeing West Nile cases erupting every summer, I think one's got to be, you know, very cognizant of the fact that this can occur. These patients should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites from occurring and not expose themselves to areas where they could be at risk for it. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for it and no specific treatment for West Nile. So, all one can do is use prevention strategies for mosquito bites. Dr Berkowitz: Yeah, I'm glad you mentioned that. I think the only really truly severe neuroinvasive cases I've seen of West Nile virus have indeed been in patients who were being treated with B-cell therapy. Not, if I'm remembering correctly, for immune-mediated disease, but for a lymphoma, so probably other confounding factors there. But yeah, it's a disease we learn about and think about, but I've only seen the most severe cases in patients who had abnormal immune systems, so I'm glad you flagged that. This has been a very helpful discussion, and I've learned a lot from you. I learned a lot from your article, just as I did when you were my attending some 20-something years ago on the wards when I was a medical student. So, it's good to continue learning from you through your writing and research, and today from getting to talk to you again. I encourage our readers to read your article and to bookmark those tables for when these considerations come up for your patients on these immunomodulatory therapies and you're wondering which infections to worry about and how to manage vaccines in this patient population. So again, today I've been interviewing Dr. Avi Nath about his article on vaccine considerations and infection risk in multiple sclerosis and related disorders, which he wrote with Dr. Amit Bar-Or. This article appears in the April 2026 Continuum issue on multiple sclerosis. Be sure to check out Continuum Audio episodes from this and other issues, and thank you again to our listeners for joining today. Dr Nath: Thank you so much, Aaron, for that wonderful interview, and I'm extremely proud of all your accomplishments over the last 20 years. You've done an amazing job, and it was such a pleasure to see you and to be able to do this interview with you. Thank you again. Dr Berkowitz: Thanks. That means a lot. I never would have imagined- we won't say 20, how many, but 20-something years ago as the medical student looking up to you and all your expertise on these infections and all of your research that led to so much of our understanding on these, that I would find myself interviewing you two decades later. So, for all the students listening, you never know where you'll end up, but I appreciate your very kind words. Dr Nath: That's what we hope for all our students. Thank you so much. Dr Berkowitz: Thanks again. Dr Monteith: This is Dr. Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use the link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. AAN members, you can get CME for listening to this interview by completing the evaluation at continpub.com/audioCME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.
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In this episode, I sit down with Bek Antonucci, and we dive into sexual wellness, STI stigmas, and self-love. Bek shares her HSV2 diagnosis journey and how she has helped support thousands of women in reclaiming their power and sexuality after an STI diagnosis. We also discuss how to have hard conversations with partners and the importance of advocating for your desires and pleasure. EPISODE SPONSORS:
Viruses go from one person to another. That's the goal of the makers and creators of viruses; they are engineered and manufactured to go from one person to another. Shotgun Viruses are viruses such as Flu, Covid, and Ebola. These viruses, when entering the body, are designed to rapidly produce and blow up quickly inside the body. One person may only get infected by one to three viral cells, which means there may be a slower rate of infection because one viral cell will need some time to multiply. This could allow a few days to pass before the onset of symptoms occur, which also means if someone is around that infected person, they may not get infected themselves in that moment in time because the infection hasn't exploded and multiplied in the original person's body yet, but may get infected one or two more days later. By then, enough viral cells will be produced, creating a situation where just being near the infected person will almost guarantee exposure and sickness. Shotgun Viruses are fast-acting and create cytokine storms in the body, which is the body's immune system reacting to the urgent, rapid growth of the Flu or Covid viruses. Other varieties of viruses have different reproductive timelines. The Herpes family is one of the largest stealth families of the viral world and although the Herpes family can be aggressive, it is mostly slow-growing and does not do what the engineered Shotgun viral family does like Flu and Covid. Stealth Herpes varieties tend to camp out in the body long-term and reproduce under the radar, creating chronic illness symptoms that can last a lifetime if not addressed properly. With the correct understanding to eradicate the viruses to control them properly, someone has every chance to heal. One critical aspect of killing long-term stealth viruses to heal yourself from symptoms and conditions is learning what viruses such as EBV, Shingles, HHV6, HHV7, HSV1, HSV2 and other strains and varieties actually eat. These viruses and all viruses need fuel to stay alive and need a specific fuel to rapidly grow. Some of those foods are egg and dairy products. Don't miss this brand new episode of the Medical Medium podcast, How A Virus Spreads: Everyone Gets Viral. Listen to this advertisement-free podcast on Apple & Spotify. In this episode… • Learn how viruses spread and how everybody gets sick. • Uncover what they don't want you to know: that viruses are purposefully engineered. • Learn about viral body crimes. • Discover how classified research and science have been manipulating viruses for a long time, and if there is any such thing as a naturally occurring virus anymore. • Learn about the differences between shotgun and stealth viruses. • Learn why a person's immune system strength matters when it comes to viral symptoms and how that immune system strength can react when symptoms show up. • Discover the effect that the amount of viral cells a person contracts has on how quickly the viral cycle occurs. • Learn how viruses grow and how a person's diet can impact this. • Uncover how stealth viruses act in a person's body and the timeline in which symptoms can occur. • Discover what determines the speed of viral growth. • Learn about cytokine storms and why they happen. • Learn what two types of people virus manufacturers strive to create. • Uncover where people contract viruses. • Discover powerful tools to use for both shotgun and stealth viruses. All this and more, tune in and don't miss out on this important episode. You can revisit this episode anytime you need it. For more information visit www.medicalmedium.com
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Hey, Bestie! We are back with another epic guest interview! Today, I sit down with Tricia Wise, who you may know as Safe Slut on social media. Tricia is a NYC-based writer, Reiki Master, Herbalist, Esthetician, content creator, sex positivity goddess, witch, and queen of the best memes. In this episode, 5 years post-diagnosis, Tricia shares why she created Safe Slut and all things Herpes, STIs, and being sexually liberated. We dive deep into destigmatizing Herpes and just how common Herpes is. Grab your AirPods and listen to this on your next commute or while you're on your hot girl walk. Don't forget to give Tricia a follow (on IG) and share this episode with your besties! This link will take you to all things Safe Slut! Time Stamps: 1:00: Introduction 2:21: Where to find Tricia 2:56: The birth and mission of Safe Slut 5:08: How Tricia contracted Herpes - this story is juicy AF 7:18: Getting tested post exposure 8:00: Getting diagnosed with Herpes 8:34: The difference in transmission between HSV1 and HSV2 9:50: The low down on cold sores 11:06: Confronting the person that transmitted Herpes 11:16: Using the right language to share and disclose STI results 11:46: Tricia's outbreaks and evolution with time 12:20: Tricia's symptoms during her first outbreak 12:50: Medical management of Herpes 14:06: The emotional toll of Tricia's diagnosis and finding empowerment 15:00: Disclosing and communicating Herpes status for the first time (and now 5 years later) 17:51: Why knowing and disclosing your status is sexy AF 19:55: Why you have to ask for a Herpes test 21:48: Managing and recognizing Herpes triggers 22:29: Tricia's homemade tinctures and potions for Herpes 23:13: How Herpes 'moves around' in your nerves 24:00: What sex is safer with Herpes? Anal, oral, or vaginal sex? 24:55: How to have sex with an outbreak 25:55: Tricia's parents and her social media and OF 26:57: The 'STI' kink and monetizing Herpes 28:09: Can you get Herpes from drinking after people? 29:40: The stigma and understanding what Herpes really is 30:04: Why doctors don't automatically test for Herpes 31:23: Affording Herpes medications 32:05: The importance of being tested regularly and communication when having casual sex 34:25: Getting rejected because of Herpes 35:12: The most common type of HSV and oral sex 37:58: Herpes vaccine 38:37: How Herpes can lead to sex positivity 39:16: Tips to help you feel confident in your Herpes diagnosis 40:15: Tricia's Herpes offerings and resources Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com
In this episode, I sit down with Brooke aka the headphone girl at Quinn Audio Erotica. We talk about how we both grew up in seggs-positive households, sexual trauma, healing, having HSV1, and the reclamation of our pleasure EPISODE SPONSORS: HUD app Mochi Melt (Code THEA for 15% off) Afterglow EPISODE THEMES:
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
In this episode of "Diary of an Empath," we bring you a conversation that's both empowering and enlightening. Our remarkable guest, Shana Singleton, is making waves as a herpes educator, advocate, and a powerhouse with a massive TikTok following. Join us as we delve into Shana's inspiring journey of breaking stigmas and changing lives one TikTok at a time.We explore a wide range of topics, from Shana's background and mission to her personal experience with HSV2 and its impact on her dating life. Shana clarifies the differences between HSV1 and HSV2, and she sheds light on the pervasive stigmas surrounding herpes and what she wishes people understood about it.Our conversation also touches on important subjects, such as transmission through oral sex, preventing transmission to partners, and the timing of diagnosis. Shana shares insights on whether herpes can be cured and offers valuable advice on having that crucial conversation with potential partners.You'll learn about the signs and symptoms of herpes, how to manage outbreaks, and gain valuable perspective on what someone who has been through this journey would do differently. Tune in to this episode for a candid and informative discussion that aims to uplift and educate. Shana's story is sure to leave you feeling motivated and enlightened.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and join us on this journey of empathy, understanding, and growth.If you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate!For more info on my services such as Tarot readings please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.comFollow me on Instagram!https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/If you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate!For more info on my services such as Tarot readings please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.comFollow me on Instagram!https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
So many of us have been diagnosed with certain conditions that come with fear, uncertainty, and stigmas. One virus that there is not enough awareness around and tends to come with a stigma, is herpes. In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber has an empowering conversation with Alexandra Harbushka, the founder of Life with Herpes: Breaking the Stigma and Removing the Shame. She shares her bold journey with the herpes virus and how she is breaking the stigma around it. Some shocking facts are that most people with herpes have no idea, and it can lie dormant for several years. Routine STD tests do not detect herpes, so knowing what to ask your doctor for is essential. Even if this is not a topic that is on your radar, Alexandra's story is an inspiring testament of turning pain and devastation into purpose and triumph. She turned crushing news into a community of support and awareness. Alexandra demystifies herpes, differentiating between HSV1 and HSV2, and debunking common misconceptions about the virus. So tune in as Alexandra and Amber journey through an enlightening and uplifting conversation about health and wellness. Episode Resources Join the FREE Consistency Challenge here! Get your HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket here and use code AMBER15 for 15% OFF! Key Highlights Reframing Dating and Discussing Herpes Understanding Herpes, Breaking the Stigma, and Getting Educated on the Facts Connect with Alexandra Harbushka: Website: lifewithherpes.com Get Alexandra's Free E-Book: outbreakremedies.com TikTok: @lifewithherpes Instagram: @lifewithherpes | @alexandraharbushka YouTube: Life with Herpes Connect with Amber Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast Swingers Health Vol 3 It is estimated that 4 billion 191 million people have some form of herpes (67% have HSV1 and 13% have HSV2). This is a very common STi, it is not curable but is treatable. Herpes HSV Diagnosis Courtney is HSV positive, operates a not for profit ''SPFPP'' and is nonmonogamous. We use Courtney's personal experience being diagnosed with HSV and the impact this had on his personal life, sex life and nonmonogamous journey. We talk about transmission rates, the increase in HSV1 and how it could impact your nonmonogamous relationships. Herpes HSV Disclosure in the Swingers Lifestyle We are all aware of the risks of entering the swingers lifestyle and sexually transmitted infections & diseases are a real part of our lifestyle choices. In this second segment we talk about how you can disclose your status in the swingers lifestyle and how you could be better at receiving that information. Let's break the stigma and taboo together. The STARS Framework S: Safety T: Turn-Ons A: Avoids R: Relationship Intentions and Expectations S: Sexual Health and STI Status Links Courtey Brame Something Positive For Positive People https://www.spfpp.org/ STi Guidebook with Shameless Care https://shamelesscare.com/ ** use code Libertine to get a discount & freebies with Shameless Care ** Get Erectile Dysfunction Medication and STi Testing through Shameless Care (USA Only) https://shamelesscare.com/?ref=Libertine Swingers Events We've got a brand new webpage with the global swingers events listed that we are hosting, attending or recommend. If you're looking for Swingers Events around the world, head over to our website https://www.swingingdownunder.com/swingers-events/ Support us Wanna help us out and support the show? We would love you to consider supporting us on Patreon from only $1 a month & you’ll get access to exclusive content and live podcasts. Join us www.patreon.com/swingingdownunder Visit our website for videos, blogs, podcasts, newsletters and swinging lifestyle resources. https://www.swingingdownunder.com/ Love, Peace and Respect C&D
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Can you cure Herpes? Which type of Herpes infects the genitals? HSV1 or HSV2? How can you treat Herpes? How common is Herpes? Can you transmit Herpes without a sore? Listen to find out. Dr. Kanwal Bawa is America's favorite sex doctor, and the host of America's number one sex podcast, Dr. Sex Fairy. She is Cleveland Clinic trained, and a pioneer in the fields of sexual wellness, skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. She has a state-of-the-art practice in Boca Raton, Florida called Bawa Medical. She earned the moniker Dr. Sex Fairy due to her incredible advances in the field of intimate and sexual wellness. Her patients fly to her from all over the world for vaginal rejuvenation, non-surgical labiaplasty, penis enlargement, Erectile Dysfunction treatments, better performance, increased libido, hormone replacement, and more. She also provides virtual consultations for those who are unable to travel to her for in-office treatments. Dr. Bawa also has her own line of Dr. Sex Fairy supplements which includes a testosterone booster, a nitric oxide booster and a libido enhancer.To schedule a virtual or in-office consultation: https://www.bawamedical.com/contact/To learn more about sexual wellness:https://www.bawamedical.com/sexual-health/TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdC5M5Me/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therealdrsexfairy/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/doctorsexfairy
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Herpes, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus I and Herpes Simplex Virus II can be Cured!! Since the early 1980s this extremely common infection has severely effected people lives in the USA. Why should this virus, which is not life taking, have such a strong effect, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and even spiritually? What are the harmful effects it can cause in our body?What can you do to treat it? What can be done to CURE it? All these questions and more will be answered in this show.
Ashley (She/Her) shares her experience testing positive for chlamydia, HPV, and HSV1 and 2. What developed from this conversation is that sex positivity is pleasure positivity. She shares how being sex positive is essentially an acceptance for the lifestyles and decisions of others in relation to their on sexualities, but what was missing from my perspective was how in sex positive spaces, the emphasis is on one's own needs and how accepting they are of themselves. This was my third recording today and interestingly enough, the conversation about institutions needing to be involved with the folks who are out here educating large audiences and who engage on social media need to be considered for partnership to improve efficiency of messaging. Ashley was on top of her providers, but she shouldn't have to have been. After researching online about her own diagnosis and becoming more educated, you hear her share how she essentially became the educator of her providers about HSV.
Ari interviews Herpes Awareness Advocate & Activist, Courtney Brame. Courtney and Ari chat about how a sex-averse society makes it easier for STI transmission, and Courtney gives advice on how to have casual, safer, communicative sex while being an STI-positive person. Burning Questions answered in this episode: Should you put your herpes status on your dating profile? How to handle rejection from partners after disclosing a positive STI status Why condoms and barrier methods misguide conversations around what's considered “safe” sex What is the STARS method of STI disclosure? How do we uncouple sex from pleasure, and pleasure from our own value to one another? Follow our guest, Courtney, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneybrame_/ ~Other guest links~ Something Positive for Positive People: https://www.spfpp.org/ Courtney's Podcast: https://www.spfpp.org/podcast Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info: https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes __________ Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered during “Ask Ari” https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast __________ Follow SensuElle Podcast on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle __________ Mentions in this episode: Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more resources https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter Follow host Ari Antwine: https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ Coaching offers from Ari, ACS Sexologist https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching
Ari interviews Sex Educator and STI testing & minimization activist, Courtney Brame (he/him). Courtney advocates for sex-positive, identity-affirming, stigma-reducing Sex Ed on his platform/podcast, “Something Positive for Positive People”. COurtney shares how he remained sex-positive and empowered after testing positive for Herpes in 2017. Courtney and Ari chat about changing the conversation from “How many partners have you had?” to “When was your last STI test?”, prioritizing sexual safety and communication in relationships, and Courtney's larger mission of harm-reduction through judgement-free sex education for healthcare providers and those diagnosed “positive” with an STI. Burning Questions answered in this episode: The difference between HSV1 (oral herpes) & HSV2 (genital herpes) How to navigate stigma, trauma and shame surrounding a positive STI diagnosis How to tell someone you have an STI (*sexually-transmitted infection — NOT ‘disease') Why trust and communication about your testing status is critical to new partnerships What are “Super Gonorrhea” and “Super Chlamydia”? Follow our guest, Courtney, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtneybrame_/ ~Other guest links~ Something Positive for Positive People: https://www.spfpp.org/ Courtney's Podcast: https://www.spfpp.org/podcast Episode deep dives, notes, and guest info https://www.arielleantwine.com/sensuelle-podcast-episodes __________ Leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics for a chance to be answered during “Ask Ari” https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari Submit guest proposals, advertising inquiries, and sponsorship questions at sensuellepodcast@gmail.com If you liked this episode, consider supporting us via donation to the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity https://bit.ly/donate-sensuelle-podcast __________ Follow SensuElle Podcast on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sensuellepodcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sensuellepodcast YouTube https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSensuElle __________ Mentions in this episode: Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter for more resources https://www.arielleantwine.com/newsletter Follow host Ari Antwine https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ Coaching offers from Ari, ACS Sexologist https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching
ESA announce that Shaun The Sheep will fly around the moon this month aboard Artemis-1 mission. Philippe Deloo tells Gaia Vince what's in store for the woolly astronaut this month. Philippe is the team lead on the European Service Module, the part of NASA's Orion spacecraft which will be the workhorse of the new moon missions, ferrying four astronauts at a time to the moon and perhaps even beyond one day. This first Artemis mission, slated for launch 29th August, will check all the engineering bravado of the new launch and orbital systems ready for subsequent human passengers in a couple of years. Christiana Scheib, of the Universities of Cambridge and Tartu, is part of a team who seem to have pinpointed in time the moment the Herpes virus that causes cold sores first spread across human populations. By obtaining genomes of HSV1 from four individuals who died between the iron age and medieval times, their analysis suggests an initial emergence sometime in the Bronze age. The intriguing hypothesis that accompanies the discovery is that the variant's emergence was facilitated by a new trend among bronze age folk of romantic kissing. But as she describes, it's hard to be certain for "there is no gene for kissing". One way of restricting the spread of many viruses is of course various forms of PPE. The last few years have seen billions more items of PPE used on our planet, often without a clear plan for their disposal, and they get accidentally dropped and even deliberately dumped all over the world. Alex Bond of the Natural History Museum at Tring observes and catalogues rubbish affecting wildlife. He took the BBC's Victoria Gill on a walk down a canal in Salford to discuss the issues with the tissues. Presented by Gaia Vince Produced by Alex Mansfield
We have an awesome guest on this podcast today! We have talked about this topic before, with Coutney Brame where he took us through his herpes journey and gave us a lot of guidance around all the things. Alexandra reached out to me recently and asked if she could share some more light around this topic. Alexandra's life was sent into upheaval when she received a call from her doctor diagnosing her with herpes. She was left scared shitless and with a new mission; to share her story with people just like her, and to let them know that their feelings were normal, natural, and that they were not victims. With that mission in mind she founded Life With Herpes, an online community consisting of a podcast, website, YouTube channel, wellness products to support the skin condition and and online community that provides support, all dedicated to shattering the stigma of living life with herpes. You hear all the time if you're careful, you're not going to get an STI, but sometimes that's just not the case. Herpes spreads from skin to skin contact, and that is what we do as humans. It's just part of living, it really doesn't have anything to do with being careful. It's common that people don't even know they have herpes, so the only way to completely avoid it is to make sure you and your partner test before having any sexual contact. What are the different types of herpes?There are two types.Type 1 or HSV1 is most commonly known as oral herpes, cold sores, fever blisters. 2 out of 3 people have this virus, and it most commonly like the oral region, but that doesn't mean it stays oral, it can move to the genitals.Type 2 or HSV2 is most commonly known as genital herpes. 1 out of 6 people have HSV2 and it most commonly likes the genital region, but it can move to the oral region. Getting Tested They don't test for it on the regular panel, so you have to ask for it. They don't have it on the regular panel because so many people have it, and it's not life threatening. So the aftermath of learning you have herpes ban be far more severe than someone who's asymptomatic. 90% of people who have HSV2 will never be diagnosed. The majority of people are asymptomatic which means you have the antibodies, you can spread it because of asymptomatic shedding, but you've never had an outbreak. There can also be people who have so few and far between breakouts, or breakouts that don't look or seem like blisters, or blisters that aren't on the vagina or penis. Life With Herpes"I was floundering, I was struggling. There's no reason to be that, and there's no reason to feel alone. All the feelings that we feel are very valid. And there's a way out of it, there's a way to live with it, and there's a way through that herpes journey. It was very important to provide information that wasn't sterile. Making a community that embraced this over ostracizing it. It's confidential, secret, and to become a friendship. There's been people who have dated in the community, and there are people from all over the world. We all have our unique story, but the topic is the same thing. Let's detach ourselves from that stigma and continue living your beautiful life. " - AlexandraBe compassionate, be understanding, and don't judge somebody. You don't know what they're dealing with. Connect with Alexandra!Website: Life With HerpesInstagram & Toktok: @alexandraharbushkaYoutube: Alexandra Harbushka Connect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.comSupport the show
OOH Am I excited for this one! This week we welcome Suzanna Elżbieta, Sensual Guide + Herpes Advocate. And might I add... a total babe and a bad b*tch. It's an epic conversation about stigma, life, acceptance, grace, and yes, herpes. If you think you aren't affected by herpes, you might listen to this and be surprised, as most people (estimates stand around 90%) have it in some capacity. I do, and I have for 30 years now, and I align with Suzanna in my view that we can break stigmas when we talk about it. It was so interesting to have this discussion from our different but similar perspectives. I found her on her very popular TikTok (@suzbub) and I am so thrilled to share this conversation with you. She is a guide not only for sensuality, but for helping people who struggle with herpes. We cover: How she opened up about her HSV2 diagnosis in her 30s How many people estimated actually have HSV1 and/or HSV2 "Should" you tell people when you have it, or expect someone to? How we can discuss and break stigmas What opening up to truth has brought to her life What the backlash online is like and how she deals with it Her practices for sensuality What paying more attention to dress and fashion can bring to our life Dating with HSV2 and how she handles that (and how I did, too) Suicide, mental health, and herpes stigma And SO MUCH MORE. This woman is putting valuable content out there and truly helping others, and I am beyond excited about this one! THANK YOU for being here! Follow Suz: Youtube: @suzbub Instagram: @ suzbubs TikTok @ suzbub Website: https://www.suzbub.com/ USE CODES FOR WAANDS! 20% off WAANDS: https://waands.com/?ref=GKWwgfA1tYGAd Or use code AMYEDWARDS for 10% off CERVIX WAND 20% OFF: https://waands.com/products/cervix-wand?ref=GKWwgfA1tYGAd
Sometimes people think it's easier to get diagnosed later in life, and other times, people think it's easier when we're younger and we can deal with it easier. The truth is, there's never a good time to get diagnosed and it can always be hard to deal with outbreaks and disclose to our partners, when dating seems so far away.
There are 4 common areas where the HSV1 or HSV2 virus can go; oral, genital, on your hands and in your eyes.
In your 20's your 4th of July should be spent having fun with friends at the beach. Having just gotten diagnosed with herpes you won't believe how I spent my 4th of July. Spoiler alert there was lots of crying over my herpes diagnosis.
This day 11 years ago was the worst day of my life, it was the day I got diagnosed with genital herpes. This was something I never saw coming. On today's vlog Alexandra shares her never told before story of what it was like in 2011 getting diagnosed with genital herpes.
When I was first diagnosed with herpes I'd wondered what life with herpes would look like for 11 years. At the time, I didn't think that a happy life was even possible. I mean, I had herpes. In today's video I walk you through what it's like living with herpes 11 years later.
If you've just been diagnosed with herpes you have herpes questions. So Alexandra's answered the top FAQ's in today's vlog. She talks about that waiting period of wondering if your herpes results are going to come back positive or negative. There are so many ups and downs that lead you down a rabbit hole of questions.
Being diagnosed with herpes in 2003 is very different than being diagnosed with herpes in 2022 . The major difference is the ability to find resources and educate yourself because back in the early 2000's it was even more taboo than now. Alexandra shares her point of view from 2003 till today in 2022. There are three things that really stand out.
Eleven years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes. This year in 2022 falls on the same days of the week as in 2011. I've shared things here and there but I've never walked you through exactly what I did and how I felt. Share what I can remember and the good, the bad and the ugly. My intention for this week is to bring awareness to herpes: your life moves on and you forget how big of a deal it is. Talk you through the exact week 11 years ago, build awareness and hand hold you through your diagnosis. Reconnect so that you know you are not alone.
When we hear about herpes or are diagnosed with herpes we automatically think we have to use a condom or some type of protection for the rest of our life. I've had a lot of you ask me about my story and how did I get pregnant and was I worried about transmitting it to my husband.
Monolaurin is becoming more and more popular among people looking for a healthy lifestyle. Coconuts and palm kernel oil are almost the only source of it, apart from human breast milk. Later telling us how important actually is for humans. Monolaurin has the ability to break the outer shell of enveloped viruses, meaning it can actually help us fight those viruses way better and faster. And since herpes is one of the enveloped viruses, it can do a lot for our immune system in that sense.
Before getting herpes or a STD/STI I was terrified of getting one, especially herpes. I mean look at what the stigma says about people who have herpes. They are disgusting, they have slept around, they are whores that got this because they did something wrong and now they are paying for it and it can go on and on. Obviously I don't beige this stigma and neither should you.
We've been led to believe Herpes is a “dirty” “STD” — only sluts get it, and when they do, any chance of having sex or finding love is ruined. This episode proves that idea could not be further from the truth. Our anonymous confessors share varying accounts of contracting HSV1 and HSV2, orally & genitally. From one-off Hinge dates to serious boyfriends to family members kissing their faces as children, no two stories are the same — but each have great insight into battling societal stigma, maintaining an active sex life, and mentally & physically recovering from a misunderstood, and incurable, virus. Almost all of them say that despite facing obstacles, contracting Herpes ultimately bettered their self-respect by showing them their worth. Now THAT'S something we should want to pass around ;-)Support the show! Leave a rating & review on iTunes/Spotify (it's free!) or buy merch (now on sale!) at www.aliweissworld.com/merch.GOT A SECRET TO GET OFF YOUR CHEST? EMAIL Ali@aliweissworld.com. Follow Ali on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @aliweissworld. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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