Navigating STIs in your 20s

Send us Fan MailFrom Fête de la Musique and Afro Nation to Wireless, Notting Hill Carnival and beyond, we know this summer is about to be hot. In this episode, we're unpacking STIs, testing, stigma, and the awkward conversations nobody wants to have but everyone should.Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. If you think you may have an STI, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional or your local sexual health clinic.The case studies in this episode are composite narratives inspired by real experiences reported in VICE articles. Some details have been modified to protect anonymity.Key sources:Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. (n.d.). Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). https://www.actioncanadashr.orgCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About sexually transmitted infections (STIs). https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/index.htmlNational Health Service. (2023). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis/UK Health Security Agency. (2024). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Annual data tables. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis-annual-data-tablesWorld Health Organization. (2023). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sexSupport the showFollow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whi_podcast/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@whi_podcast?_t=8cw9TYkj5XG&_r=1Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/whi_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHIpodcast LinkedIn ...