77 - Herpes, STI’s and Safe Sex Practices with Bek Antonucci

Conversations about sex can be confronting, they're vulnerable! However opening up about safe sex practices with a new parter, STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) and herpes can be even more confrontational. In this episode I’m joined by Bek Antonucci to open up discussions about safe and healthy sex, and how to have the 'vulnerable sex conversations'. In this episode: * What is herpes? * The difference between a sexually transmitted disease vs. virus * How herpes and STI's effect sex * Where does the herpes virus live in the body? * How common is genital herpes? * Contraception, safe sex practices with an STI’s * Having vulnerable sex conversations Visit www.wellsome.com for more Well Woman updates, menstrual health guides, free resources and more. Got a question from today's show? Email us at [email protected] or post and share over on IG at www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/, #WellWomanPodcast