Thanks to medical research and breakthroughs, we now have the tools to end the HIV epidemic. Unfortunately, we’re still a long way off on account of stigma, misinformation and a lack of awareness with regard to prevention options. So it’s essential that we talk about it.

Brad McElya, joins us to take a deeper dive into the topic of HIV and answers your questions including:

• How have approaches to HIV shifted since the 80s?
• Is HIV transmission possible if you have an undetectable viral load?
• What is PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and how does it work to prevent transmission?
• Who should consider PrEP?
• Why is HIV still an epidemic when we have the tools to eradicate it?
• How do we chip away at the stigma that hinders testing, prevention and treatment?
• How can we normalize conversations about HIV and how can your local pharmacist help?

We also discuss the new ArcWave Ion and Brandon provides a very personal and detailed review of his first time using this stroker +...

• How are trauma and liberation linked?
• How does trauma show up in the body? And how can you begin to heal?
• How does trauma play out in sex and relationships?
• How can you support a partner who has experienced sexual trauma?
• How do you talk to a new partner if you’re a survivor of sexual assault?
• How can therapists improve the way they support clients and what can clients ask of therapists to improve their experience in therapy?

Therapist Rafaella Smith-Fiallo of Healing Exchange & Afrosexology joins us to share her perspective, expertise and advice. She explores pleasure politics, liberation psychology, social justice, and embodiment as approaches and tools for healing.

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The unapologetic sexologist, Michelle Hope, joins us to chat about HIV stigma, forced sterilization, COMMUNITYx, reproductive justice and more. We also address listener questions about anal sex, positions for a tilted cervix and loss of libido.

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• How can I initiate sex with confidence?
• How do you flirt?
• What are the “apology languages”?
• How do you keep your cool during conflict?
• How can I get my partner to be more dominant in bed?

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Rough transcript of this podcast below:

Brandon: Welcome! Hope everyone is well.

Jess: I’m really excited because I’m swamped this week and I like the buzz. I have lots going on with V-Day on the horizon and a big announcement as well, so I’ll start with that topic, as it relates to HIV prevention and involves a new partner and I really think that raising awareness of this topic can make a big difference because

While rates of HIV in the U.S. have continued to decrease, but the...

Kevin Patterson & Dr. Liz Powell join us to talk about their new course, Unf*ck Your Polyamory Pro — for both individuals, couples, groups and professionals. They discuss shame, stigma, stereotypes, metamours, toxic monogamy, hierarchies, compersion and lessons that we can all learn from — regardless of whether we consider ourselves monogamous, ethically non-monogamous or otherwise inclined.
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To learn more about the We-Vibe Tango X that Jess referenced in this episode, click here.

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Courtney Brame founded Something Positive for Positive People after his own herpes diagnosis and through his non-profit and podcast, he shares real stories and resources for people with positive STI diagnoses. He joins us to discuss shame, stigma, dating, suicide prevention and more including:

• How he felt when he was first diagnosed
• How he navigated the dating world post-diagnosis
• How people respond when he shares his positive status
• How to disclose to a new partner
• How herpes serves as a compass for the body and self-care
• The costs of herpes jokes
• How we can reduce the shame and stigma
• How to build a support system after a diagnosis

Check out the Something Positive for Positive People Podcast. Follow Courtney on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

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This week we explore the research that connects sleep and rest with sex and relationships. Dionne Roberts joins us as we discuss:

• How your sleep affects your connection and conflict
• How Yoga Nidra can be used to address sleep deprivation and improve relationships
• Sound baths
• How to reduce stress in the name of overall health and happier relationships
• How to let go of the mindsets that cause stress and hinder relaxation

Follow Dionne on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. It's not too late to sign up for her Rest & Digest Virtual Retreat happening today! Check out her Youtube channel, and let her walk you through one of her Yoga Nidra practices below!

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How does a survival mindset affect sexuality? How does history and oppression shape sexuality for Black women? How do you learn to love your body and give yourself permission to embrace pleasure? How do you really fall in love with yourself? How does code switching affect sex and relationships? How do we unlearn embedded messages that hold us back in life and in love?

Community Psychologist and Sexologist, Author and Professor Dr. Hareder McDowell joins us to share her experience and insights.

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And if you need to do some belated holiday gift shopping, use code DRJESS for a small discount on Womanizer products!

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This is your ultimate guide to the G-Spot, G-Zone, ejaculation, squirting and more! We answer all of your questions including:

• Can everyone have a squirter orgasm?
• How do you learn to squirt?
• What is the G-Spot and what is the G-Zone?
• Is there a difference between squirting and ejaculation?
• What is a squirter orgasm?
• Can you ejaculate without having an orgasm?
• How can you stimulate the G-Zone?
• What are the best toys for G-Zone stimulation?
• What toys can help you to squirt?
• Does the volume of ejaculate relate to the intensity of the orgasm?

And much more!

To learn more about the products that can potentially stimulate the g-spot, check out the Womanizer Duo, the We-Vibe Rave, Crave's Flex Vibrator, and the We-Vibe Nova 2.

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After 46 years of writing about sexuality and the more than 12,000 sex questions answered, Michael Castleman is well positioned to weigh in on all things sex. He joins us to discuss his experience as the world’s most popular sex writer and together we address a buffet of questions including:

• What is sex like in your 70s?
• Why is full body pleasure so important?
• What were Brandon’s early sexual experiences?
• How can we master ejaculatory control and deal with premature ejaculation?
• What really makes a penis better in bed?
• What myths are destroying sex for men?
• What are the most common questions men (Playboy readers) had in the 90s?
• How do you spread arousal from head to toe?
• How do you replace genital focus with playfulness?
• What is sensate focus?
• How to get over penis preoccupation?
• Is sex addiction an industry or a diagnosis?

Check out Castleman’s upcoming book, Sizzling Sex for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Erotic Pleasure at Any Age. Follow...