248 - Sex Ed Refresher with Vanessa Geffrard

In this episode, Boonie is in conversation with Vanessa Geffrard of Vagesteem. The conversation starts with BV, also known as bacterial vaginosis, and stresses the importance of seeking medical treatment. We explore the morning-after pill for STIs and the need for comprehensive protection. The conversation then shifts to discussing the morning-after pill for STIs, also known as Doxy-Prep. We explore different opinions on the use of this pill as a way to address behavior and prevent STIs. Vanessa discusses the importance of condoms while acknowledging that they are not always used consistently. She also shares statistics that show non-Hispanic Black men are the highest demographic to use condoms compared to other races. She emphasizes the need for comprehensive protection and planning beyond relying solely on emergency contraception. Follow VagEsteem here: Instagram: @VagEsteem Website: https://www.vagesteem.com/  Get your tickets for the $ex Ed pop up here: https://www.sexedpopup.com/  A transcript of the full episode is available here.  Support for today's episode comes from Dame Products, a brand whose mission is to help close the pleasure gap for people with vulvas. Receive 10% off your purchase by using the code BOONIE10, shop here: https://bit.ly/DAMEBoonie Join Boonie over on Patreon for exclusive content and events here: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown  The hashtag for the podcast #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn. Shop The Boonie Breakdown Store: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/shop  The hashtag for the podcast is #TheBoonieBreakdown. Share with others using the hashtag #PodIn.  Follow The Boonie Breakdown on Social Media: IG: @TheBoonieBreakdown Twitter: @BoonieBreakdown  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown Have something to say? You can ask your questions, send comments via email to [email protected] or submit here: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact/.   Chapters 0:00:00 Prioritizing Sexual Health with At Home STI Kits 0:02:32 Brow Lamination - Accentuating Natural Beauty 0:05:02 Boonie Live segment at Vanessa's sex ed pop-up event 0:09:17 Discussing cringy social media content and relationship content 0:12:31 Explaining bacterial vaginosis (BV) and its causes 0:14:39 Annoying Content vs. Unwanted Advertisements 0:15:30 The Unfortunate Commercial and Embarrassment 0:18:23 Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment 0:20:28 Symptoms and Relief for Yeast Infections 0:22:49 Advocating for condom use as an effective method 0:26:08 Considering the cost effectiveness of STI prevention methods 0:30:31 Promoting the Sex Ed Pop-Up event in Baltimore 0:34:06 Challenges of Merchandising and Selling at Live Shows 0:37:48 Future Plans for Vanessa and Bad Justine 0:43:10 Struggles with Outsourcing and Video Content 0:45:28 Taking Control and Creating Content on Own Terms 0:47:01 Influencers bragging about making millions from social media posts 0:47:26 Nikki's unusual request: refrigerating her phone 0:48:32 The Importance of Hygiene 0:48:56 Getting Ready with Bar Soap 0:50:29 Vanessa's Contributions to Building Your Vagis Team