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PrEP & Play: Conversations for Safer Sex

PrEP & Play: Conversations for Safer Sex

by Danyelle Sturdivant

Education Sexuality

Season 1

Consent with Shafia Zaloom

In this episode, I'm joined by Shafia Zaloom to discuss consent. We talk about how she got into her work, some patterns seen in adults and teens who didn't receive affirmative consent education, consent as a continuous dialogue, legal vs ethical requirements of consent, as well as how to ask for consent without killing the mood. Shafia Zaloom is a health educator, consultant, and author known as "the consent lady." Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, NPR, and PBS. She teaches consent and sexuality education across a wide range of audiences, from high school students to graduate students at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and she leads trainings for teachers and workshops for parents nationwide. She's the author of Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between and Getting Real About Sex Ed. You can find her work at shafiazaloom.com

Practicing Polyamory w/ Holly and Jess pt2

In this episode, Holly and Jess discuss their experiences with jealousy, stigma, and advice for people looking to start practicing polyamory. This is part 2/2. Visit stan.store/danyellevate for relationship coaching or digital guides

Practicing Ethical Non-Monogamy (Polyamory) with Holly and Jess pt 1

In this episode, I'm joined again by Holly and Jess as they discuss their experience practicing ethical non-monogamy. We discuss how each of them learned about polyamory and what relationship anarchy looks like in their relationships today including boundaries and agreements they have. This is part 1 of 2.

Ethical Non-Monogamy pt 2

In this episode, I'm joined by Holly and Jess to discuss ethical non-monogamy and polyamory! We continue the discussion started in the last episode, talking about how ethical non-monogamy differs from practices that are largely considered unethical.

Ethical Non-Monogamy pt 1

In this episode, I'm joined by Holly and Jess to discuss ethical non-monogamy and polyamory! We discuss different styles of relationships including monogamy, swinging and open relationships, primary partnerships, polyfidelity, polyamory, and relationship anarchy. We also talk a bit about rules, boundaries, and agreements. This discussion will be continued on the next episode.

Kink and Consent (part 2)

In this episode, Z and I continue our conversation around BDSM and Kink. We talk a lot about vetting, safety, the intersection of trauma and kink, and community. Z mention's her podcast The Safe Word w./ Mystique and Mr. Everlasting, so here are links to check it out: Apple Spotify Amazon

Kink and Consent (Part 1)

In this episode, I'm joined by kink educator Z. We discuss BDSM and Kink, including definitions, types of play, consent, and safe words. This topic will be continued on the next episode.

Living with HIV (Rob's Story)

On this episode, I'm joined by Rob who shares his experience of Living with HIV.

2025 World AIDS Day

In this re-release of the World AIDS Day Episode, I discuss the history and significance of World AIDS Day with AIDS Alabama South's Director of Prevention, Chance Shaw. Development Coordinator, Antonio Britto, also joins me discuss how AALS will be celebrating World AIDS Day with Dining out for Life.

Anal Health and Pleasure (part 2)

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Bryan Kutner, Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. We discuss his research on anal health and pleasure, including topics such as safety, toys, and talking to partners and healthcare providers. Additional resources can be found on the Anal Pleasure and Health website, with specific sources listed below. b-Vibe’s Anal Academy: Comprehensive, celebratory and inclusive workshops, videos, podcasts and answers to FAQs. Very gender inclusive with fun images! How To Clean Your Ass Before Sex: A quick visual guide on rectal douching, as a downloadable PDF in multiple languages. This starts with advice from an anal health medical expert, Jonathan Baker, PA-C, advising on the content. Douching (by the Queer Health Podcast): Hosted by LGBTQ MDs at New York University — best practices, myth-busting, and a transcript on the science! Lube: What Is It, Types, How to Use It: A brief article that summarizes medical recommendations for the use of lubricants during anal sex. The Bottom’s Digest: Butt and gut education about food and bottoming, including recipes and guides. Some of the resources are from companies that are trying to sell products. We’ve decided that their information is accurate, reliable and sex-positive – but we don’t endorse any specific products.

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