Podcasts about std prevention

Dr. Bradley Stoner, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, reports the findings in the latest STI Surveillance report; Katherine Feldman, Chief Performance Officer at the Maryland Department of Health, details the success of Maryland's State Health Improvement Plan; an ASTHO blog article outlines heart disease and stroke prevention in the pacific territories; and the Alabama Department of Public Health marks 150 years in existence. National Coalition of STD Directors Web Page: NCSD Congratulates Dr. Bradley Stoner on CDC Appointment; Applauds Leadership During STI Crisis CDC Web Page: Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance, 2023 Maryland Web Page: Building a Healthier Maryland ASTHO Blog Article: Maryland Achieves Success Through Thoughtful Planning ASTHO Blog Article: Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in the Pacific Territories  

Dr. Bradley Stoner, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, discusses the first few weeks in his new role; Dr. Barbara Van Der Pol, Professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, explains how the UAB Circle Project will work to combat syphilis; the deadline to apply for the 2025 ASTHO Leadership Institute in March 3rd; and Dr. Erica Pan, Director and State Public Health Officer for the California Department of Public Health, is ASTHO's newest member. National Coalition of STD Directors Web Page: NCSD Congratulates Dr. Bradley Stoner on CDC Appointment; Applauds Leadership During STI Crisis ASTHO Web Page: Syphilis ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Web Page: Erica Pan  

Ina Park, MD, is back again for a focused look at her (second) favorite sexually transmitted infection: syphilis (favorite because it's fascinating). She says, “it's one of the most challenging conditions to diagnose in clinical medicine because it literally can look like anything.” Join Ina and Tammy as they explore how syphilis was almost eliminated around 2000 and then surged again to current rates of infection in the US. Ina spotlights how a rise in congenital syphilis has fueled a mobilization in public health efforts, even while she celebrates declines in rates of the most infectious types of syphilis. As national syphilis screening guidelines are adapted to increase screening, including in emergency departments, Ina is optimistic for a reduction in future syphilis rates. But here's the takeaway for healthcare providers and patients alike: keep syphilis on your radar. A quick shot of penicillin early-on can save everyone a lot of trouble.  Links:  Connect with Dr. Ina Park on her website, LinkedIn,  X, and Instagram  Resources mentioned in episode  CDC Geographic Risk Calculator  Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs  CAPTC related training and resources  STI Clinical Update Webinar – Introduction to Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis CAPTC Disease Intervention Trainings  Previous episodes with Dr. Ina Park  Dr. Ina Park Unwraps the CDC's New 2023 STI Report  S4 E7 Dan Savage on the Magic Question “What are you into?” & Dr. Ina Park on How Providers Can Help  S3 E7: Breaking Down STI Stigma with Dr. Ina Park & Courtney Brame   S1 E6: Fighting STIgma With Humor & Honesty with Dr. Ina Park    Ina Park MD, MS, is the author of Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs. She is the Principal Investigator at the California Prevention Training Center. Ina is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and a Medical Consultant in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is a co-author of the 2021 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines, the country's premier resource for diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.    Read the transcript of the episode here.  Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at captc@ucsf.edu  Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts

More than 2.4 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2023. Still, the numbers show the cases of reportable STIs tended to decrease, or at least saw a sharp decline in the rate by which they increased. In this episode of the Sex+Health podcast, we talk with Bradley Stoner, MD, PhD, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of STD Prevention, for his thoughts on what's driving the epidemic and why the latest data show there may be cause for optimism. *STI Fact Sheets: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/communication-resources/index.html * Free, Confidential Testing: https://gettested.cdc.gov/ * STI Statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/sti-statistics/index.html * How to prevent STIs: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/prevention/index.html * About congenital syphilis: https://www.cdc.gov/syphilis/about/about-congenital-syphilis.html * Preventing STIs with doxy PEP: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/prevention/doxy-pep.html * Conversation tips: https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/pbyt/conversation.html * The conversation badge: https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/pbyt/badges.html

CDC's 2023 STI Report is in, and for the first time in years, there's good news. Tune in to our latest episode with Dr. Ina Park, a nationally recognized expert on STIs, to learn why she is cautiously optimistic about the new data trends in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Dr. Park expertly navigates the report with our host, Tammy Kremer, explaining how the previous surge in STIs has begun to slow, while prevalence continues to be high in certain “STI microclimates." Dr. Park stresses the importance of maintaining momentum through increased testing, focused prevention efforts for disproportionately impacted communities, and reducing stigma around STIs. Listen in to discover how disease intervention specialists are battling syphilis on Native American reservations with plenty of penicillin, a trusty car, and heroic determination. Overall, Dr. Park envisions a world where discussing infections is as routine and stigma-free as talking about the common cold.   Read the transcript of the episode.  Links:  Connect with Dr. Ina Park on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram  Resources mentioned in episode  CDC 2023 Sexually Transmitted Infections Report  Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs  CAPTC-related training and resources  CAPTC Disease Intervention Trainings  CAPTC STI Clinical Training  Previous episodes with Dr. Ina Park  S4 E7 Dan Savage on the Magic Question “What are you into?” & Dr. Ina Park on How Providers Can Help  S3 E7: Breaking Down STI Stigma with Dr. Ina Park & Courtney Brame   S3 E3: Monkeypox, What's The Hype? with Dr. Ina Park  S1 E6: Fighting STIgma With Humor & Honesty with Dr. Ina Park  Bio of Guest:  Ina Park MD, MS, is the author of Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs. She is the Principal Investigator at the California Prevention Training Center. Ina is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and a Medical Consultant in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is a co-author of the 2021 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines, the country's premier resource for diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.     Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at captc@ucsf.edu.  Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2022. In this episode of the Sex+Health podcast, we talk with Laura H. Bachmann, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of STD Prevention, for her thoughts on what's driving the epidemic and why sexually transmitted infections much be treated as a public health priority.

CDC STI Treatment Guidelines App:https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/provider-resources.htmCDC Division of STD Prevention:cdc.gov/std/default.html CDC Atlas Plus:https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/index.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/syphilis/index.htmlCDC STD Surveillance Report:https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats18/default.htmNational STD Curriculum:www.std.uw.eduNational Network of STD Prevention Training Centers: www.nnptc.org

On this week's podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials' Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provided a Congressional update on upcoming government funding challenges. They also discussed recent letters that NACCHO sent to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on Healthy People 2030 objectives and to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of STD Prevention about its proposed guidelines on the use of doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent STI transmission.    Later in the program (4:50), Timothy McCall, NACCHO's Director of Research, hosted a discussion with co-authors Rita Burke, Associate Professor of Clinical Population and Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine; Larissa Chiari-Keith, Chief Executive Officer of Alala Advisors; and Emma Hunter, Health Emergency Preparedness Analyst at San Mateo County Health, to talk about their recently published qualitative analysis of California public health officials' experiences of harassment during COVID-19. NACCHO's Forces of Change survey found that 60% of local health departments reported their agency, leadership, and/or staff were targeted with harassment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, one study found that 20% of Americans felt that harassing public health leaders was justified early in the pandemic; this rose to 25% in 2021. Even though this harassment crisis surfaced three years ago, the impacts on individuals, communities, and the public health system persist. NACCHO is drawing attention to this urgent issue. The study aimed to collect qualitative data highlighting the harrowing stories from local health officials and to better understand their experiences of harassment. The pandemic not only exposed vulnerabilities in the public health and healthcare system, but it also subjected local health officials to psychological impacts, systemic backlash, and burnout. 

Dr. Mark Levine, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Health, says ASTHO's new policy statement on suicide prevention offers many recommendations including a call to improve access to health care services for those at highest risk; Dr. Robert McDonald, Medical Officer in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says most cases of newborn syphilis likely could be prevented with testing and treatment during pregnancy; Dr. Susan Kansagra, Assistant Secretary for Public Health and Director of the North Carolina Division of Public Health, says a recent investigation that found lead in some pureed fruit pouches is testament to the hard work that public health agencies perform every day on behalf of their communities; and sign up for ASTHO's legislative alert emails. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements CDC Webpage: U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase – A 10-Times Increase Over a Decade The Hill Webpage: Fruit puree pouches recalled after elevated lead levels found in North Carolina children: FDA ASTHO Legislative Alerts: Sign Up Here

Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist and podcaster, and Ina Park is a sex positive STI researcher, physician, and author. The two come together in this episode to discuss desire, pleasure, and how to communicate about what feels good with partners and providers. Dan delves into discovering kinks, pleasure as we age, and trying new things alone and with partners. Ina reflects on her experiences as a provider, having conversations with patients around sex and pleasure as bodies, needs, and abilities change.   Dan says that gay people might be better at sex, “not because we're magic...we use the 4 magic words ‘what are you into?'” Ina explains that honest communication with a partner, a physician, a sex columnist, or a therapist knocks down barriers to explore sex and discover pleasure. The two emphasize the importance of both having providers and friends (with a good sense of judgment) with whom you can discuss sex freely.   This is our first episode of the 3-episode mini-series on pleasure.  Resources:   Connect with Dan: https://savage.love/, @dansavage on Instagram, and @fakedansavage on Twitter/X  Connect with Ina: https://www.inapark.net/ and @InaParkMD on Twitter/X  Learn how to include pleasure in sexual health history-taking from the National Coalition for Sexual Health: https://nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/tools/for-healthcare-providers/video-series    Bios:   Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, podcaster and author whose graphic, pragmatic, and humorous advice has changed the cultural conversation about monogamy, gay rights, religion, and politics. “Savage Love,” Dan's sex-advice column, was first published in 1991 and is now syndicated across the United States and Canada. He also hosts the Savage Lovecast, a weekly, call-in advice podcast that has tens of thousands of paying subscribers for premium Magnum content. Both his podcast and column can be found on his website Savage.Love.  Ina Park MD, MS, is the author of Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs. She is the Principal Investigator at the California Prevention Training Center. She is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and a Medical Consultant in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is a co-author of the 2021 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines, the country's premier resource for diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.  

Chasity has been in pharmacy for 10 years and joins our series of interviews with health care professionals dispelling some conspiracy theories and speaking about stigma. One thing that stood out about our chat is that leadership, team, and environment keep coming up and I'm seeing how influential these components of the healthcare field influence one's care they receive. We can utilize communication to set new expectations and change narratives in media about expectations of someone positive for an STI or start even sooner to get them the support that can mitigate the need for SPFPP's existence as it initially began . . . supporting people through the mental health challenges of navigating an STI diagnosis. We need to integrate these learned communication skills SPFPP's guests have shared into STD Prevention efforts.

We're closing in on episode 300 woop woop! I interview 18 year old, Grace, who is a college student who started a lil' group chat through connecting with younger folks on TikTok. I have no desire to get back on TikTok, but it seems like a necessity grrr. Our conversation challenges University health clinics and their direct roles in stigma. This highlights how teaching sexual health communication to youth can aid STD Prevention efforts. Ya'll be on the lookout for SPFPP college visits doing these talks on talking about sexual health and relationships. If you are connected to a youth run organization on campus, hit me up and we can see what it could look like to work together.

Episode 289 of Something Positive for Positive People is the trigger warning I shouldn't have to make. If any of what I say comes as a surprise to you, I don't think you really get the gist of what my work is about. Herpes is what led us here, but getting through it is going to require some self-evaluation of identity. The psychology of the self-image is what I challenge people on. Everyone should be triggered by this podcast's existence until you get to a point of challenging what that trigger is. I believe that same intense energy that comes from our fight or flight response is the same energy that can be utilized to trace the trigger to the source of it which is the trauma. I done worked too damn hard on myself to get to this place of being able to just exist for someone to tell me something I say MIGHT be triggering to someone. Especially when this podcast is about health, and I ALWAYS speak about health, I'm supposed to shut down sharing my experience because someone might what? Be challenged and take different action? I'm willing to take the gamble that someone views me differently or chooses to pursue support from another resource. But in all honesty with the way people come and go (as they should) I don't think I'll be listening to anyone who isn't doing one of those four letter F words I mention in this podcast to me. That all aside, SPFPP is no longer paying for people to get therapy. All donations go toward the ongoing functioning of the organization to integrate the communication skills of people with lived experience navigating STI diagnoses into STD Prevention efforts. Visit www.spfpp.org for more information.

On the 400th episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Senior Associate Dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, identifies four strategies to restore trust in public health; Dr. Leandro Mena, the Director of the Division of STD Prevention at CDC, says new approaches can help prevent STDs; a new ASTHO blog shares community design strategies to improve population health; and ASTHO announces Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Gold Sponsor at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum.  Restoring Trust In Our Nation's Public Health System U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 – Cases Continued to Escalate Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities AWS Health and Human Services Cloud Resources: Public Health  

I bring on my friend Emily who worked on this campaign with me advocating for sex-positive, identity validating health care. I brought Emily on to discuss the challenges that exist as patients going to providers because they've worked on this type of advocacy for years through theater and work of course. This episode serves as an accountability piece for myself to move forward with my business idea of bridging the gap between health care providers and patients by giving providers experience talking about sex and sexual health with patients. I want to bring this back because integrating our experiences post-diagnosis into early interventions of STD Prevention. This means that creating confidence navigating sex in the health care field will expand to our patients and expand in our education early on when it becomes more and more prevalent to our connections to others and I believe this outside in approach is an efficient pathway to the necessary self-sex education needed prior to exposure to an outcome that warrants questioning.

This episode reviews three oral abstracts about these innovative STI testing methods and their clinical impacts: point-of-care gonorrhea and chlamydia testing; point-of-care rapid syphilis testing in jails; and the addition of a Mycoplasma genitalium test to initial evaluations for non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). The abstracts were presented during the September 2022 STD Prevention Conference Oral Sessions 7 and 8. View episode transcript and references at www.std.uw.edu.This podcast is dedicated to an STD [sexually transmitted disease] review for health care professionals who are interested in remaining up-to-date on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of STDs. Editor and host Dr. Meena Ramchandani is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) and Medical Director of the Public Health – Seattle & King County Sexual Health Clinic. 

We're back for season 3! In the season opener, Dr. Philip Chan from the Rhode Island Department of Health talks about the rising number of sexually transmitted infections in Rhode Island and nationwide. He's joined by Kathleen Roosevelt, the director of STD prevention and HIV surveillance at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Dr. Kathy Hsu, the medical director for that division at MDPH. The three experts focus their discussion on gonorrhea: what is it? How is it treated? How does it spread? They also talk about two recent cases in Massachusetts that are getting nationwide attention after showing evidence of reduced susceptibility to antibiotics. Download the season 3 premiere to learn more about gonorrhea and local resources for STI prevention, testing, and treatment in Rhode Island. 

This episode reviews four abstracts from the 2022 STD Prevention Conference Oral Session 1: Molecular Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Antimicrobial Resistance and STI Strain Characterization. September 19, 2022. View episode transcript and download the Sexually Transmitted Diseases October 2022 issue at www.std.uw.edu.This podcast is dedicated to an STD [sexually transmitted disease] review for health care professionals who are interested in remaining up-to-date on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of STDs. Editor and host Dr. Meena Ramchandani is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) and Medical Director of the Public Health – Seattle & King County Sexual Health Clinic. 

From 2019...check out this great interview with Dr. Leah Casanave, an epidemiologist at Douglas County Health Department in Omaha, Neb. As a public health practitioner, Leah strives to use innovative evidence-based solutions when addressing priority health issues and currently leads and manages the STD Prevention and Control Program. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

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Tammy interviews Jenn Rogers, director of the National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH), and Bryce Furness, MD, CDC epidemiologist, about their work developing a new toolkit for primary care providers to use in order to center sexual pleasure, problems, and pride as a part of all wellness visits. The CDC encourages taking sexual history by asking about 5 Ps: partners, practices, past STI history, protection from STIs, and pregnancy intention. The NCSH recently released a video series called “A New Approach to Sexual History Taking,” along with a set of new questions for providers to ask patients in all wellness visit that add a 6th P  specifically focusing on patients' pleasure, pride, and problems.   In this episode, Jenn and Bryce discuss the 6th P, which re-centers patients' needs, enjoyment of their sexual lives, and social stigma attached to sex. As Jenn elaborates in the episode, “we really thought a satisfying pleasurable sex life is really a key element to sexual health and well-being for most people. So our sexual history taking questions really should reflect that. Bryce uses his specialized experiences providing sexual health care to LGBTQ+ populations to argue that we must recognize health disparities and address stigma around sexual health. Together, they discuss the creation of a freely accessible toolkit for all providers to use. They recognize that the current method of sexual history taking doesn't incorporate enough discussion of issues such as gender identity, sexuality, shame, and stigma, and how these can affect sexual activity and sexual health.  Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at comingtogetherpod@ucsf.edu. Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.    Resources  National Coalition for Sexual Health  NCSH Membership Application  NCSH Health Care Action Group , Communications Actions Group , Policy Action Group  NCSH 6th P Video Series  NCSH Medical Provider's Guide  NCSH Sexual Health History Questions   CDC guide to taking a sexual history  CDC's Rachel Kucher et al. , “Sexual History Taking in Clinical Settings: A Narrative Review”   Guest Bios  Jennifer Rogers, MPH, is the co-director of the National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH), a robust Coalition of over 200 members where she works collaboratively to promote high quality sexual health information and health services. She also leads the Coalition's Health Care Action Group to develop evidenceg based and practical provider tools and materials.   Bryce Furness, MD, MPH, is a Medical Epidemiologist with the CDC's Division of STD Prevention. He has been embedded within the Washington, DC Department of Health since 2002. Highlights of his tenure include establishing a transgender health clinic, leading gay men's health & wellness clinics, and improving the PrEP Clinic. He has recently published several articles on transforming primary care for LGBT people. 

Guest host Dana Cropper, current director of the California Prevention Training Center, sits down with two former CAPTC directors, Gail Bolan, MD, and Alice Gandelman, to discuss the founding of the CAPTC and the organization's work in supporting sexual healthcare providers over the last 33 years. We learn about the forces that shaped the sexual healthcare field. Our guests unpack how the PTC developed alongside the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the late 1980's; the surprising relationship between HIV work and STI response; strategies to meet sexual healthcare needs both within and outside of sexual health clinics; and the ever-present need for greater training for providers around testing and treatment of STIs. We learn about how behavioral interventions were centered in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the importance of centering social determinants of health and larger structural forces in prevention and treatment efforts. The three directors also discuss their hopes for opening up discussions about sexual health and de-stigmatizing the topic in the greater community.  Resources:   HHS/Viral Hepatitis Action Plan  Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US (EHE)  Provision of Quality of STD Services (CDC) 2020  San Francisco City Clinic  Health HIV National Coalition for Sexual Health  Bios:   Gail Bolan, MD, was the director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2011 through 2020. Prior to joining CDC, she directed the California Prevention Training Center for 23 years. She served as the chief of the STD Control Branch at the California Department of Public Health from 1997 to 2011, and as the director of the San Francisco City and County STD Prevention and Control Program, and as medical director of San Francisco City Clinic from 1987 to 1997.   Alice Gandelman was the director of the CAPTC from 1994 through 2021, where she oversaw growth and development of CAPTC in numerous training and capacity building programs in STD, HIV, sexual and reproductive health.   Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at comingtogetherpod@ucsf.edu. Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Dr. Leandro Mena, Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, discusses the latest preliminary data that counts 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis last year; Reyna Olaguez, Executive Director of South Kern Sol, explains how her organization is helping to vaccinate people in underserved communities; two members of ASTHO's family and child health team are talking about their work on a podcast; and get more news like this in ASTHO's Public Health weekly email newsletter. CDC Webpage: Preliminary 2021 STD Surveillance Data South Kern Sol Webpage: Vibrant Celebration Showcases Oaxaca's Culture, Traditions, COVID-19 Education in Taft. Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center Webpage: Maternal Health Innovation Podcast: Season 2 ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Beginning this project, I had a hypothesis that people who tested positive for an STI would not find the resources they obtained from health care providers useful if they've been given any resources at all. Only one response was yes to the information being useful, but with the caveat that it was very basic. Another consistency with the SPFPP 2021 herpes survey results was that people who test positive for an STI are more likely to not test positive for a second one. My reasoning behind that is because of the communication skills they develop through their own self-education about STIs leads them to vetting partners differently than they have in the past about sexual health. What you'll find over these podcast episodes is that the most useful resources in navigating sex after their diagnosis is that they didn't come from their health care provider at all. Whether trich, herpes, chlamydia, or HPV, the resources they received from their health care provider wasn't useful for them. In these podcasts you'll hear many of the guests share that their journeys led them to online resources and social media accounts talking about this very thing. This begs the question “What is it that these people who've tested positive for an STI are learning that makes 70% of them go on NOT to test positive for a second STI?”. How do we integrate their lessons into the existing CDC recommended STD Prevention efforts? I further hypothesize that while use of condoms is presented as the “best” protection against STDs, it is worth noting that my guests speak about using condoms with partners, yet still tested positive. A major difference is that they learned to communicate in their relationships about their needs and set expectations with partners intentionally rather than under assumptions. This means that they were initiating conversations about sexual health, PROPER barrier use, and STI testing routines.The CDC says to get tested and know your status, but it also says to remain abstinent and practice mutual monogamy. Many of the prevention efforts as they exist are assumed norms in sex around intercourse. Part of the communication people have expressed learning is that there needs to be an uncoupling of intercourse and sex, and then separate sex from pleasure. That last part I predict can be done in sex education. Our podcast guests from this series speak to how kink and BDSM negotiations for play between partners has nothing to do with sex most of the time. What happens in these negotiations is that language is being co-created for consent, people are identifying and asking for their needs to be met while determining if their play partner is capable of meeting their needs for the play being negotiated. Boundaries are set during these negotiations, and an established STOP or safe word is determined. During this vetting process, we identify potential red flags for abuse or green flags for a healthy interaction. Through the practice of these negotiations, people are able to move forward and have set expectations for an interaction and know that if anything goes wrong or is off, that's been pre-negotiated and they know where to go for support. Equipping people with this communication foundation could not only minimize STIs, but also rape, violence/harm, negative mental health impacts, abuse, and self-suffering in silence due to not knowing where to go for support. This podcast series has brought to the surface these needs here in Oregon which reflect much of the podcast's experiences that have been shared on SPFPP since 2017. Thank you to the team at the Oregon Health Authority for allowing me to explore these findings with the funding to put time into it and get these findings to back up the work being done through SPFPP. This sets us up to explore the need for integrating these experiences into prevention efforts.

In this episode of Coming Together for Sexual Health, we speak with Terrance Wilder and Nikole Trainor, two people who were intimately involved in PrEP Supports, a campaign launched by the San Francisco Department of Public Health in 2018. PrEP Supports was a community-engaged campaign that specifically focused on PrEP access and education in Black communities in San Francisco.  Download the transcript of this episode.  Resources from Terrance, Nikole, and the CAPTC:  See images and video from the PrEP Supports campaign at Ask About PrEP or by texting “Ask PrEP” to 21201  510 Media Instituto Familiar de la Raza and Sí a la Vida  Get connected to Have Good Sex on Instagram and their website  Get free at-home testing kits from takemehome.org  Learn more about San Francisco's Getting to Zero Campaign   PrEP and PEP self-paced online learning opportunities from the CAPTC PrEP printable pocket guide for providers  View the CAPTC's HIV and PrEP resources Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at comingtogetherpod@ucsf.edu. Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Guest Bios:  Currently based out of Stockton, California (but Oakland born and raised), Terrance Wilder is an Equity Training Coordinator at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation where he's worked for 5 years. In addition to putting in work at SFAF, Terrance is an avid basketball player, hiker, and comedy fan.  Nikole Trainor currently works full-time for the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) as the Getting to Zero Program Coordinator/Contract Manager, while also teaching part-time at SJSU in the School of Public Health. Nikole has worked for SFDPH in the STD Prevention and Control Branch for the past 13 years. She is responsible for spearheading several innovative initiatives which included the launch of the San Francisco PrEP Supports Campaign (2019), launch of Have Good Sex Campaign (2020), implementation of the first Pharmacist Delivered One-Stop PrEP Program at Mission Wellness Pharmacy in San Francisco CA (2018-present), and the implementation of the first official lab-based HIV/STI/HCV home-testing program (2021). For the past 15 years, Nikole has been dedicated to improving quality of life for all communities of color and speaking boldly about inequities that negatively impact the communities in which she serves.   

This special episode features Dr. Ina Park discussing monkeypox: what it is, what's the hype, and how worried (hint: not very) she is about the spread. Note that we recorded on May 31, 2022. Check out the CDC's website for up-to-date information about monkeypox.  Follow Ina on Instagram and Twitter @inaparkmd for timely (and often entertaining) updates on sexual health. Check out Dr. Park's book, Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs.  Dr. Ina Park, MS, is the medical director at the California Prevention Training Center. She is a professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco and a medical consultant in the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.    Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at comingtogetherpod@ucsf.edu  Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr. Greg Carter, assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Nursing, co-director for the Rural Center for AIDS and STD Prevention, and Kinsey Institute Affiliated Researcher, reflects on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Carter discusses how Ryan White personally impacted his attitudes and behaviors as a youth, the implications of consumer access See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How often should you get tested? What are the risks of oral sex? What are the risks of giving oral when you have a cold sore? How can you reduce the risk of STI transmission? What do STI tests entail? Can you get any STIs from a toilet seat or bed sheets? How soon should you get tested after potential exposure? Dr. Ina Park, author of Strange Bedfellows, Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs joins us to answer all of our questions about making sex safer and de-stigmatizing STIs. You can follow Ina on Instagram to learn more! Thank you to our sponsors AdamAndEve.com. Please let them know you heard about them here by using code DRJESS to save 50% + get a bunch of FREE gifts + free shipping.   If you're looking to add a new toy to your collection or for something that will buzz and vibrate bringing new and intense pleasure, check out our friends at We-Vibe and Womanizer. Use code DRJESS to save! We've extended the Mind Blowing Oral: Penis or Clit edition sale at HappierCouples.com for one more week. Use code PODCAST to save 25% on this comprehensive video course designed to help you perfect your oral sex skills and enjoy a few laughs with (the always funny) Dr. Jess. If you have questions for the podcast, submit them here. And please be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music & Stitcher!   Rough Transcript: This is a computer-generated rough transcript, so please excuse any typos. This podcast is an informational conversation and is not a substitute for medical, health or other professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the services of an appropriate professional should you have individual questions or concerns. Safer Sex & STIs: What You Need To Know Participant #1: You're listening to the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. Sex and relationship advice you can use tonight. Welcome to the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. So I'm your co host, Brandon. We're here with my lovely other half, Dr. Jess. Hey. Today's show is brought to you by Adam and Eve.com. They offer everything from Dillos to vibes to butt plugs to lingerie. All the saucy stuff you can imagine. To spice up your bedroom, Adam and Eve.com use code doctorjesd Rjess to save 50% off almost any single item. Plus free shipping and some free goodies. What do you want, Babe? I know you get. You get stuff in the mail every day. You don't get it. What, do we not have any dogs looking around? I don't even know what we need for me. Sure. Another cock ring? Another one? Okay. Why not? Ready for sure. You have enough. You know what? Maybe I'll wear it on my hand. Put it on a couple of fingers. Actually, there is a maker in Toronto that makes these beautiful leather straps or leather cuffs, but they also double as you can put your hands. Please don't tell me it's a penis ring. No, they're harnesses because I was like, that would go on my wrist. Well, you have a very big wrist. Oh, my. What? I could put this somewhere else. No, they're harnesses, so they have like a built in harness so you can put your strap on. Okay, very cool stuff. Actually, today we are going to be talking about STIs, safer sex herpes when to test how to have safer oral sex. What testing entails. And we have solicited the help, the insights of the ultimate STI expert to help us facilitate this conversation. Dr. Ina park is a physician and professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF. She's the medical director of the California Prevention Training Center and a medical consultant for the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also the author of Strange Bedfellows Adventures in Science History and Surprising Secrets of STDs. You just came back from promoting your book in London. Was it great to be across the pond again? It was incredible.

How often should you get tested? What are the risks of oral sex? What are the risks of giving oral when you have a cold sore? How can you reduce the risk of STI transmission? What do STI tests entail? Can you get any STIs from a toilet seat or bed sheets? How soon should you get tested after potential exposure? Dr. Ina Park, author of Strange Bedfellows, Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs joins us to answer all of our questions about making sex safer and de-stigmatizing STIs. You can follow Ina on Instagram to learn more! Thank you to our sponsors AdamAndEve.com. Please let them know you heard about them here by using code DRJESS to save 50% + get a bunch of FREE gifts + free shipping. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and send us your questions here. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music & Stitcher! Thanks for tuning in! Rough Transcript: This is a computer-generated rough transcript, so please excuse any typos. This podcast is an informational conversation and is not a substitute for medical, health or other professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the services of an appropriate professional should you have individual questions or concerns. Safer Sex & STIs: What You Need To Know Participant #1: You're listening to the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. Sex and relationship advice you can use tonight. Welcome to the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. So I'm your co host, Brandon. We're here with my lovely other half, Dr. Jess. Hey. Today's show is brought to you by Adam and Eve.com. They offer everything from Dillos to vibes to butt plugs to lingerie. All the saucy stuff you can imagine. To spice up your bedroom, Adam and Eve.com use code doctorjesd Rjess to save 50% off almost any single item. Plus free shipping and some free goodies. What do you want, Babe? I know you get. You get stuff in the mail every day. You don't get it. What, do we not have any dogs looking around? I don't even know what we need for me. Sure. Another cock ring? Another one? Okay. Why not? Ready for sure. You have enough. You know what? Maybe I'll wear it on my hand. Put it on a couple of fingers. Actually, there is a maker in Toronto that makes these beautiful leather straps or leather cuffs, but they also double as you can put your hands. Please don't tell me it's a penis ring. No, they're harnesses because I was like, that would go on my wrist. Well, you have a very big wrist. Oh, my. What? I could put this somewhere else. No, they're harnesses, so they have like a built in harness so you can put your strap on. Okay, very cool stuff. Actually, today we are going to be talking about STIs, safer sex herpes when to test how to have safer oral sex. What testing entails. And we have solicited the help, the insights of the ultimate STI expert to help us facilitate this conversation. Dr. Ina park is a physician and professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF. She's the medical director of the California Prevention Training Center and a medical consultant for the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also the author of Strange Bedfellows Adventures in Science History and Surprising Secrets of STDs. You just came back from promoting your book in London. Was it great to be across the pond again? It was incredible. I can't tell you, Jess, after two years of doing almost nothing in person, it was just so exhilarating to be with people again and people who also love sexual health and STIs. So it was fantastic. It feels so good. You just want to get out there and lick people. But I don't know. Should we be licking people? You are the expert in just that. Where to lick, when to lick. Exactly how to protect yourself. Really excited to dive into your book and all of that. All of the great information. But let's start with the language of STDs versus STIs.

In this episode, we're talking with Nixon Arauz, who is a PhD Student in Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Nixon's personal experiences have shown him how important things like housing, education, and local politics are for health and wellbeing and has prompted him to become a passionate advocate for improving social determinants of health through his research. Nixon got his bachelor's degree from Cornell, and a Master's degree from Columbia. After this he worked at the Office of Health Equity within the Division of STD Prevention at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While working there, Nixon realized he wanted to hone his technical skills, and so returned to school to get his PhD, where he is now researching HPV-related cancers and beliefs about the HPV vaccines in Hispanic/Latino populations in the US.  Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include:  The nitty-gritty of what a PhD in health policy looks like Nixon's approach to community-engaged research How relationships can help foster community resilience  ORISE Fellowship The National Academies of Science Mirzayan Fellowship The value of being able to unlearn things How to find the silver linings of being told no Get in touch with Nixon:  Twitter Get in touch with Steph: Twitter Get in touch with the podcast: Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: rootstostempodcast@gmail.com Website: rootstostempodcast.com

Herpes, or “The Scarlet H”, is a very common and yet widely misunderstood STD. Shan interviews Shira Lazar, who discusses how her diagnosis with herpes has impacted her sex life. Dr. Ina Park, Medical Consultant at the CDC's Division of STD Prevention and author of the book “Strange Bedfellows”, breaks down the facts and science around herpes in order to erase the attached sitgmas, enabling healthy and empowered sex lives for those with STDs. 

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more On Today's Show 32 minute News Recap Dr Ina Park begins at 34 mins  From InaPark.net : I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.  My parents are immigrants from South Korea who had an arranged marriage and ended up actually liking each other.  Being a first-generation Asian kid in the US, the extent of my sex education from my parents was, “don't have sex before you get married or we will kick you out of the house.” (In case you are wondering, I was already sexually active by the time I received this advice) My career in sexual health began as a peer educator at the University of California-Berkeley, where I dressed up as a giant condom and performed a live demo with a prophylactic and a banana on the steps of Sproul Hall.  After that there was no looking back: sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV prevention have been a steady presence in my life ever since.  After receiving my medical degree from UCLA, I completed residency in Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.  I then followed my husband to the University of Minnesota-School of Public Health for my master's degree. I possess a deep love for Minnesota, but two winters there was enough for me.  I settled back in California, where I completed a fellowship in Sexually Transmitted Diseases at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF).  After all this training it was time to get a real job.  I'm now an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF.  I also serve as the Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center and a Medical Consultant for the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  A few years ago, I decided that my time on this earth would be best spent making people feel better about their sex lives, reducing stigma around STIs, conducting good science and sharing it with the world as best I can.  So I decided to try my hand at writing a book about STIs, Strange Bedfellows, and someone (who is not related to me) thought it was good enough to publish.  Writing a book is similar to pregnancy and childbirth; it's a hell of a lot harder than it looks, and when it's over you need a few years to forget how bad it was before you can think of doing it again.  I live in Berkeley with my husband and two sons.  If I had more time, I would plant vegetables, pickle them, knit and brew bone broth.  I don't do any of those things.  I do practice yoga, and feebly attempt to meditate from time to time, but most of my waking hours are spent parenting and thinking about syphilis.   If you'd like me to come and speak to your group about my book or generally about the topic of sex and STIs or sexual health, please contact me here Buy Strange Bedfellows ------------------------------------------------------------- 1:22 At LOG OFF, we are passionate about lowering social media's impact on mental health while teaching teenage users and their parents about how to navigate the vast inner -workings of life on social media. Celine Bernhardt-Lanier is a Franco-American  high school senior and the CEO of LOG OFF. In 2020, she launched a digital wellbeing initiative by helping teens connect better with others, their true selves, and nature as a means to promote healthier use of technology. A teen leader on the boards of Fairplay and LookUp.live, Celine is a certified digital wellness educator with the Digital Wellness Institute, and a guest student of Stanford University's Digital Wellness course. She is the creator of a digital wellbeing resource for parents, adult professionals and youth; She also is the author of an article on “Nomophobia” and digital wellbeing in the United States and Spain. Celine also is a global speaker and moderator through podcasts, youth summits, and other events for youth and adult audiences worldwide. Aliza Kopans is a first-year at Brown University and a Digital Wellness Youth Activist serving on Fairplay's Action Network Advisory Board and LookUp.Live's Teen Leadership Council. Co-creator of "Dear Parents," a digital well-being resource from teens to parents and co-founder of "Tech(nically) Politics," a youth-led movement aimed at changing governmental regulations of digital spaces, Aliza is dedicated to creating change towards a human—not screen—focused world. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

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Is it really true that having a greater number of sexual partners necessarily means you have a greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STDs)? Nope! It turns out that a lot of the things we think we know about STDs are just plain wrong, which is why this episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast is all about the surprising secrets of STDs. I interviewed Dr. Ina Park, an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She is also a Medical Consultant at the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC, and Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. She is author of the new book Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: The conventional wisdom is that STDs are caused by promiscuity—but is it really the case that having more partners necessarily translates to greater risk? Is everyone equally vulnerable to STDs? Do some people have more natural immunity? How does STD contact tracing work, and what kinds of reactions do people tend to have when a contact tracer informs them that they might have an STD? Potential contestants on The Bachelor are screened for STDs before coming on the show, and a positive result is the most common reason for disqualification; however, a lot of people receive false positives because certain tests have low accuracy rates. So is this a good idea or a bad idea? Can an STD really ‘highjack' your brain and change your sexual behavior to facilitate viral transmission? How do our constantly evolving sexual practices affect STDs? What's the connection between pubic hair grooming and STDs? Are online dating apps responsible for increasing rates of STDs? How do you have effective conversations with a sex or dating partner about STDs? To learn more about Ina, visit her website at inapark.net and check out her new book Strange Bedfellows! *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

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Whether you’re having sex or not – this episode is a must! Dr. Tammy invites author, Dr. Ina Park to demystify and educate us all on how common sexual transmitted infections (STIs) really are, the surprising ones on the rise, and how we can protect ourselves - and our partners - while enjoying our sex lives. One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. It doesn't matter if you're straight, queer, in a monogamous relationship, or if you have multiple partners - get tested. STI's are curable or manageable.  Protect your health, your fertility and the health of your partners (now and in the future). Knowledge is power. Ask your doctor or visit https://gettested.cdc.gov to find out where to get tested.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.  INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED AS A SEX THERAPIST? Visit ISTI - Integrative Sex Therapy Institute.  If you are already a therapist, find out how to receive your AASECT Sex Therapist Certification. Or, elevate your practice in relational psychotherapy by earning the new Certified Sex and Couples Therapist designation (CSCT).​ AASECT and CSCT renewal and re-certification classes are also offered.GUEST BIOIna Park MD, MS is an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Medical Consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, and Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. Dr. Park served as a co-author of the 2020 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines and is a contributor to the Department of Health and Human Services STI Federal Action Plan. She is a fierce advocate for public health, and the author of Strange Bed Fellows: Adventures in Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs.THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name. ·  Want more Dr. Tammy?  Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats.

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Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio April 4th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio March 28th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

STIs and the pandemic are two issues that are rarely discussed in the same room. One is a global pandemic that has disrupted entire economies, and the other is a public health issue that's rarely talked about outside of the doctor's office. From the perceived restrictions on freedoms to the preventative measures to stop the spread of infectious disease, Dr. Ina Park breaks down some of the parallels between these two distinct issues in American households.Dr. Park, the author of Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs, joins our podcast hosts to discuss STIs in 2021 and what data suggests we can expect to see in the future. An associate professor at UC San Francisco and a consultant for the CDC's Division of STD Prevention, Dr. Park has worked to address the stigma surrounding STIs through her research and patient care. She also reveals a pop-culture secret for one of America's favorite TV shows that's all about finding love. Tune in to learn about the different ways STIs can spread, and the ways you can protect yourself.   

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio March 14th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

We got a lot of validation here for the need to integrate post-STI support resources with STD Prevention efforts. It’s needed.

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Many sexually active people actually know very little about sexually transmitted diseases, in part because they’re awkward to talk about. Dr. Ina Park is a medical consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, and she joins host Krys Boyd for an open conversation about how STDs are spread and how they affect the body. Her new book is “Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDS.”

1 in 5 Americans has a sexually transmitted infection, many of which are unaware of their condition. In today's episode, Dr. Ina Park, an Associate Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Medical Director at the California Prevention Training Center, and a Medical Consultant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-Division of STD Prevention, joins Wendy to talk about Human papillomavirus infection, also known as HPV, and other STIs. Wendy and Dr. Ina discuss talking about STIs in your relationships, transmission, prevention, and more.    Learn more about Dr. Ina's research in her upcoming book release, Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs.

Dr. Ina Park is an associate professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, Medical Consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, and Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. Check out her new book Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs to learn the untold stories of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You can follow her on Twitter.Inspired by her 7 year old son's candid conversations, Ina embarks on a mission with her new book to normalize talking about sex and STIs. Ina talks about the importance of moving beyond beyond the fear of stigma and STIs to make it easier to take care of our sexual health. We talk about how common STIs are, how stigma produces feelings of shame, and how stigma varies by STI diagnosis. We also discuss sexual networks in local bars, how television perpetuates stigma towards herpes (hello The Bachelor!), and how our reactions to STI disclosure can be part of the solution.  Episode hosted by Dr. Carmen Logie. Supported by funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Canada Research Chairs program. Original music and podcast produced by Jupiter Productions, who have various production services available to support your podcast needs. 

Our guest is Dr. Ina Park, who's an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, a Medical Consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Division of STD Prevention), and the Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. She joins us to discuss her important, readable, and path-breaking new book, "Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDS." As was noted of this work in a starred review in Kirkus: "Fans of witty, meticulously researched chronicles of intriguing popular science topics -- think Mary Roach -- will devour this fluid mixture of scholarship and levity. A fresh, funny, sex-positive book that effectively destigmatizes sexual disease."

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I interview a woman I met almost 7 years ago on a dating site. She didn't know I had herpes at the time, but eventually I shared with her that I had it and not long afterward, she found out she did as well. This is actually our first time meeting even though we've grown to become very close over the years. This is someone I connect with on a soul level and she's actually a person who heavily contributed to my spirituality/emotional intelligence spark of interest. Please bear with me through my sporadic coughs in this and the next maybe 6 episodes. I had something going on at the time and did my best to conceal. We discuss her experiences developing boundaries through abusive relationships, the importance of mental health care integration into sex education, Lyme Disease and HSV, You can connect with me at www.spfpp.org and learn how you can get involved with Something Positive for Positive People's efforts of integrating post-STI diagnosis support with STD Prevention efforts, developing relationships with mental health organizations to get people therapy and the investment into the number 1 SPFPP resource, this podcast.

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Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio December 19th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio December 12th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio December 5th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio November 14th first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

Dr. John Douglas is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) in Colorado, which serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado. Prior to joining TCHD, Dr. Douglas served as Director of the Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and Chief Medical Officer of [...] The post Live on the Radio November 21st first appeared on NO COPAY RADIO.

The harm caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 & 2 often arises not from the pathology of the viruses themselves but rather from the stigma and shame associated with a positive diagnosis. In this episode, we attempt to lay a clear foundation for understanding not only how these viruses work but also what occurred to change the perception of them from “innocuous infection” to “dreaded disease”. Starting us off with his firsthand account is the incredible Courtney Brame, founder and host of Something Positive for Positive People, a non-profit organization and podcast that aims to provide community support, healing resources, and educational discussions around positive HSV and other STI diagnoses as well as larger issues in sexuality and physical and mental health. We then dive into the meat of the episode, tackling such questions as “how do these viruses hide out in your body?”, “what kind of treatment is available?”, “where did these viruses even come from?” and “why is there such a huge amount of stigma and what can we do about it?”. To help us address this last question is our other fantastic guest, Dr. Ina Park, Associate Professor, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and Medical Consultant, Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We chat with Dr. Park about her new book, Strange Bedfellows, when to have “the talk” with your kids, and how we as individuals can break down some of the shame surrounding a positive STI diagnosis. To learn more about Something Positive for Positive People, head to the website spfpp.org or check out the SPFPP podcast wherever you get your podcasts! You can also follow Courtney on Instagram: @honmychest. And don’t forget to pre-order Dr. Ina Park’s upcoming book Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs, expected February 2021. You can find out more about Dr. Park and her work on her website or by following her on Twitter: @InaParkMD or Facebook: Ina Park. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today’s podcast focuses on contact tracing, a longtime tool used by public health officials. During this pandemic, contact tracers identify people infected with the coronavirus and then contact others they’ve interacted with recently. Contact tracers then help people get testing and offer support for self-isolating. While every state receives some funding from the federal government to support contact tracing, states have the flexibility to manage their contact tracing plans differently. At least 17 states and the District of Columbia have introduced legislation related to contact tracing, with at least and 11 states and D.C. having enacted these measures so far. Our guest is Dr. Kyle Bernstein, chief of the Epidemiology and Statistics Branch in the Division of STD Prevention at the CDC and an expert in contact tracing. This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $120,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. government. Coronavirus Resources for States Page COVID-19: State Efforts on Testing and Contact Tracing, Archived NCSL Webinar NCSL COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing Resources OAS Episode 103 Transcription

Hailey Stout currently works in the field of HIV/STD prevention. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Environmental Sciences and a master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares her broad variety of professional experiences so far, from business to working with military families to the Peace Corps to her current role. (Please note that sexual violence and military combat are discussed in this episode.)

In this week's episode of Podcast from Washington, Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the introduction of the Senate bill “Strengthening the Public Health Workforce Act,” introduced by Sens. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). They also discuss the next phase of COVID-19 emergency supplemental bills.  Later in the program, Ian Goldstein chatted with Leah Casanave, Supervisor of the STD Prevention and Control Program at Douglas County Health Department, NE and Kat Kelley, NACCHO's Senior Program Analyst for HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis. They discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on local health department's HIV, STI and viral hepatitis programs and services.

Ladies!!! If you are sexually active please listen to this conversation. Brandi Roberts is the STD Prevention Program Manager at the Arkansas Department of Health. She shares tons of knowledge about how to protect yourself from STDs and make wise decisions that have the potential to impact your entire future. Brandi Roberts (M.P.H.) Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Prevention, Technical Writing, Clinical Research, and Community Health. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) focused in Public Health Education and Promotion from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Check out this great interview with Dr. Leah Casanave, an epidemiologist at Douglas County Health Department in Omaha, Neb. As a public health practitioner, Leah strives to use innovative evidence-based solutions when addressing priority health issues and currently leads and manages the STD Prevention and Control Program. The fifth of a series featuring public health professionals listed in the de Beaumont Foundation's '40 under 40 in Public Health.' https://www.debeaumont.org/40-under-40/leah-casanave/ This is also a special crossover episode with "Share Public Health," a new podcast from the University of Iowa College of Public Health's Midwestern Public Health Training Center. www.mphtc.org/

ABOUT JOE MALONE: Joe Malone holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with a minor in neuropsychology and a specialization in relational wellness. He has taught for many years at Middle Tennessee State University and guest lectured over the years at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Malone served on the Centers for Disease Control Initiative for STD Prevention for the state of Tennessee. He is the former Chair of the Nashville Community Health and Wellness Team and the current Topic Network Chair for Health Promotion for the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood. He has studied human physiology intensively for over 30 years and has developed a profound understanding of human functioning from a biochemical perspective. Dr. Malone has brought these physiological insights to the area of relationships and sexual health. Relatedly, he has had the honor of working with youth and young adults on their overall well-being for over 30 years as well. In his teaching, Dr. Malone has employed a background of varied life experiences which include Division I football player and coach, fitness professional and celebrity trainer as well as professional modeling. He has personally made use of the research, insights and experience that inspired the book promoting healthy young adult relationships he recently co-authored, Battles of the Sexes, to improve, preserve and protect his own 41 year marriage to his wife Jody. They make their home near their children and grandchildren in Nashville, TN. ABOUT SARAH HARRIS: Sarah Harris is a graduated student of Dr. Malone who lives in Nashville with her husband and two boys. She is a nutrition expert with over 5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian and shares practical and realistic diet strategies for young adult women to maintain optimal physical health in Battles of the Sexes and counsels individuals and groups in the Nashville area. You can find her doing handstands, yoga, or running around local Nashville parks.

HIV and AIDS Seminar August 13, 2018 Kathleen Roosevelt, MPH Director, Division of STD Prevention and HIV Surveillance Bureau of Infection Disease and Laboratory Sciences Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Lindsay Pierce, M.Ed. Chief, Infectious Disease Prevention, Investigation and Care Services Section Bureau of Infectious Disease Control NH Division of Public Services, Department of Health and Human Services

Join us for an exciting conversation on safe sex as well as common STDs we should all look out for.

  Robin LaCross is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in women's reproductive health. She has been teaching natural birth control methods for over 25 years because she is passionate about making  sure every young woman grows up knowing and understanding her body and cycle. Robin is on a  mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way  mothers talk to their children about growing up, sex and staying safe.    Robin is the founder of The HPV Education Project to raise awareness about the virus, new advances in HPV testing and holistic methods of promoting cervical health. Armed with a holistic approach coupled with the latest advances in technology, she is empowering individuals to protect themselves against  HPV.  Robin currently lives in Tucson, Arizona and works with women all over the world helping them to  acquire the knowledge, tools and skills needed to create greater reproductive health and well‐being.    Robin has so many great websites! www.HPVedu.com ‐ Free Gift: 3 Strategies to Protect Yourself from HPV  www.cervixhealth.com ‐ Free Webinar: Natural Ways To Overcome HPV And Create Cervical  Health... Even If You've Just Received An Abnormal Pap Smear Result www.fertilitydeva.com – Free webinar: Natural Ways to Avoid Pregnancy without Giving Up Sex or  Relying on Birth Control.   www.raisingempowereddaughters.com ‐ Free Gift: Mom's Quick Start Guide: Conversations About  Growing Up, Sex and Staying Safe Facebook Pages:  https://www.facebook.com/cervicalhealth/  https://www.facebook.com/RaisingEmpoweredDaughters/   Facebook Group for Moms  Raising Empowered Daughters:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingempowereddaughters/   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FertilityDeva https://twitter.com/HPVeduProject   Find more adventures in awesome things check out my website www.vaginatalks.com I am Sophia Wise One Daughter Wind I am calling you to Rise up Rise Up Rise Up. Rise up and take your place.     The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition." Support this podcast

  Robin LaCross is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in women's reproductive health. She has been teaching natural birth control methods for over 25 years because she is passionate about making  sure every young woman grows up knowing and understanding her body and cycle. Robin is on a  mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way  mothers talk to their children about growing up, sex and staying safe.  Robin is the founder of The HPV Education Project to raise awareness about the virus, new advances in HPV testing and holistic methods of promoting cervical health. Armed with a holistic approach coupled with the latest advances in technology, she is empowering individuals to protect themselves against  HPV.  Robin currently lives in Tucson, Arizona and works with women all over the world helping them to  acquire the knowledge, tools and skills needed to create greater reproductive health and well‐being.  Robin has so many great websites! www.HPVedu.com ‐ Free Gift: 3 Strategies to Protect Yourself from HPV www.cervixhealth.com ‐ Free Webinar: Natural Ways To Overcome HPV And Create Cervical  Health... Even If You've Just Received An Abnormal Pap Smear Result www.fertilitydeva.com – Free webinar: Natural Ways to Avoid Pregnancy without Giving Up Sex or  Relying on Birth Control.   www.raisingempowereddaughters.com ‐ Free Gift: Mom's Quick Start Guide: Conversations About  Growing Up, Sex and Staying Safe Facebook Pages:  https://www.facebook.com/cervicalhealth/ https://www.facebook.com/RaisingEmpoweredDaughters/   Facebook Group for Moms  Raising Empowered Daughters:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingempowereddaughters/   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FertilityDeva https://twitter.com/HPVeduProject Find more adventures in awesome things check out my website www.vaginatalks.com I am Sophia Wise One Daughter Wind I am calling you to Rise up Rise Up Rise Up. Rise up and take your place. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition."

Episode 27 ft. Jamilah Shabazz While the crew is away, Bdot figures out how to do the show alone. Featuring Jamilah discussing STD Prevention, Trusting God & forgiveness. & How telling her story has blessed 1,000's all over the world. We Answer "Who would you want to meet, dead or alive?" & BG from N.W.P Podcast joins in for the fun. Bdot asks how would our guest feel if someone said "You listening to Ratchet music (21 Savage) is holding me back from dating you". Connect with Jamilah Facebook: Jamilah Shabazz IG: @Limitless.Loveee Her Blog: https://limitlesslovee.wordpress.com/2017/07/09/girl-good-with-a-std/

AIDS Lecture with Kathy Hsu, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Division of STD Prevention & HIV/AIDS Surveillance, MA Department of Public Health

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.

Perry N Halkitis, Ph.D., M.S. is Professor of Applied Psychology, Public Health, and Medicine, Director of the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies, and Associate Dean at New York University. He is also an affiliate of the Center for AIDS Research and Center for Drug Use and HIV Research also at NYU. Dr. Halkitis is highly recognized for his work examining the intersection between the HIV, drug abuse, and mental health in LGBT populations, and is well known as one of the nation?s leading experts on substance use and HIV behavioral research. He is lead editor of two volumes: HIV + Sex: The Psychological and Interpersonal Dynamics of HIV-seropositive Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships. (American Psychological Association, 2005), and Barebacking: Psychosocial and Public Health Perspectives (2006, Haworth Press). His book, Methamphetamine Addiction: Biological Foundations, Psychological Factors, And Social Consequences was published in 2009, and he is currently working on a new manuscript examining the life experiences of gay men who are long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS, The AIDS Generation (Oxford University Press). Author of over 130 peer-reviewed academic manuscripts, Dr. Halkitis? research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others. Dr. Halkitis serves on the Committee on Psychology and AIDS of the American Psychological Association (APA), is a member of the Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention and Treatment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Services Research Administration (HRSA), as well as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) College of CSR Reviewers. He is the recipient of numerous awards from both professional and community-based organizations, and is an elected a fellow of The New York Academy of Medicine, The Society of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Halkitis received his PhD in 1995 from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and in 2012 will earn his MPH in the field of epidemiology.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Jeffrey Klausner, MD, MPH Detection and treatment of HIV in the United States has improved dramatically since the peak of the epidemic here in the 1980s, but there is far more work to be done. HIV transmission is one area of heightened concern, particularly those cases spread by newly infected persons who remain undiagnosed. Though tests are available to diagnose HIV in the acute phase, many experts believe we must improve these tests to really make headway in reducing the incidence of HIV in the United States. Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, a deputy health officer and director of the STD Prevention and Control Services Section at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, joins host Dr. Mark Nolan Hill to lay out the path toward progress in detecting acute cases of HIV infection. Newer, more effective tests are available, but must be adopted around the United States, and as Dr. Klausner looks ahead, a point-of-care rapid exam, though still in development, could eventually change the paradigm for early-stage HIV detection.

Gardasil is the first cervical cancer vaccine ever developed. After it was approved in 2006, controversy has surrounded this vaccine. Its safety and effectiveness have been questioned, and the requirement that immigrant women take the vaccine has come to the forefront of both immigrant rights and reproductive justice organizing. These groups have also put this new vaccination requirement into a historical context. Advocates argue that this vaccine is a new chapter in a history of reproductive oppression that targets women of color and immigrant women.On this edition, we look at the intersection of reproductive justice and immigrant rights. And we hear from activists, doctors, attorneys and women most affected by the new vaccination. This program is made possible in part by The Reproductive Justice Fund at the Tides Foundation. Special thanks to The Winston Salem Journal for use of their audio from "Against Their Will" multi-media project.  Thanks to Sarah Olsen for her editorial guidance. Featuring:Fatima Querashi, Pakistani immigrant; Priscilla Huang, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum policy and programs director; Dr. Deblina Datta, CDC division of STD Prevention; Jessica Gonzales, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health director of policy and advocacy; Loretta Ross, SisterSong founding member; Beth Stickney, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project executive director and attorney; Woman client (name withheld for confidentiality and safety), immigrant from Chile; Nial Cox Ramirez, and Elaine Riddick Jessie, residents of North Carolina and subjects of sterilization.   The post Making Contact – Guard Us All? Immigrant Women and the HPV Vaccine appeared first on KPFA.