STIs and STDs: Removing Shame and Stigma
June 16, 2020
Hosted by Lexi Sylver
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Episode Description
Why is talking about our sexual health such a taboo topic? How can we overcome feelings of shame and negative stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Our host Lexi Sylver invites Courtney Brame, the founder of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), for an open and personal discussion about sexual health. Courtney shares his personal experience receiving a positive herpes diagnosis and why he was inspired to start his podcast to discuss others’ stories about their positive diagnoses. He explains how having an STI or an STD doesn’t mean the end of your sex life. Courtney suggests the best ways to inform yourself and who to talk to about your physical and mental health, good ways to disclose your positive status to your current partner(s) and potential new partner(s) and what to do when you get diagnosed. Lexi and Courtney answer Letters to Lexi and offer advice on safe sex, navigating disclosure and more.
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Lexi Sylver
Lexi Sylver is an ambassador for sexual education within erotic dating communities. Her mission is to promote personal empowerment by guiding you to explore your mind and body shamelessly, without judgment.
Lexi shares her passions on her blog, where she writes erotic stories, sex toy reviews, and openly discusses sexuality. She is a published author and curates a selection of sex toys and lingerie on her website. Lexi worked on many movies and series within the adult entertainment industry and was nominated for an AVN award for Best Screenplay.
While studying Psychology at McGill, Lexi was involved in several women’s groups on campus. She is on the Sexual Health Network of Quebec’s Board of Directors, co-chairing fundraisers to raise awareness for Sex Ed.
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