PrEP & Play: Conversations for Safer Sex

Danyelle Sturdivant

Welcome to "PrEP & Play," where we have conversations about safer sex. This podcast is dedicated to empowering listeners through open, honest discussions surrounding keeping our minds, bodies, and spirits healthy while being sexually active. Each episode explores a new sexual health topic –aiming to increase knowledge and awareness in a fun, engaging way.

Expect topics such as:

STI and HIV Prevention
Birth Control
Healthcare
Anatomy
Consent
Stigma
And More...

My name is Danyelle, and I’m the Rural and Minority Outreach Specialist at AIDS Alabama South*. Join me as I invite experts, healthcare professionals, and everyday people to share their insights, experiences, and advice, in order to de-stigmatize conversations around sexual health. Whether you’re seeking practical tips or simply curious about enhancing your sexual pleasure safely, "PrEP and Play" creates a welcoming space for all voices. Tune in and discover how to embrace your sexuality while prioritizing your health!

*AIDS Alabama South is a non-profit located in Mobile, Alabama. We provide free and confidential STI and HIV testing, treatment, and prevention education, as well as case-management services for our clients living with HIV. Through our clinic, SHELL Health, we offer a variety of sexual health services. We have a mobile testing unit that’s available to bring our clinical services to any county in Southwest Alabama.

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Birth Control 101: Hormonal Options

Birth Control 101: Hormonal Options

On this episode, I'm joined by AIDS Alabama South's Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Carter. We discuss hormonal birth control options including IUDs, implants, the shot, the patch, the ring, and the pill. We also discuss ease of use and potential side effects for each of these.

Birth Control 101: Non-Hormonal Options

Birth Control 101: Non-Hormonal Options

In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Carter, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Clinical Services at Shell Health (the on-site clinic at AIDS Alabama South). We discuss several different non-hormonal birth control options, their efficacy, their ease of use, and possible side effects. This includes copper IUDs, barrier methods like condoms, and fertility awareness methods.

The Past, Present, and Future of PrEP w Dr. Alftan from ViiV

The Past, Present, and Future of PrEP w Dr. Alftan from ViiV

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alftan Dyson who is a Clinical Pharmacist, an HIV Specialist, and Head of Strategic Medical Partnerships at ViiV Healthcare. She answers my questions about the history of PrEP leading to the development of long-acting injectables for HIV prevention.

Let's Talk: Conversations to Have before Having Sex

Let's Talk: Conversations to Have before Having Sex

In this episode, I'm joined by AIDS Alabama South's Community Outreach Specialist, Devin Burton, and Development Coordinator, Dr. Antonio. We discuss conversation to have before having sex for safety, consent, and intimacy.

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP and Doxy PEP) for HIV and STI Prevention

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP and Doxy PEP) for HIV and STI Prevention

In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Carter, Shell Health's nurse practitioner and Director of Clinical Services. We discuss Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV and bacterial STI prevention.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

In this episode, I'm joined by Kaitlyn Burkett as we discuss PrEP! We will cover different types of PrEP, efficacy, adherence, and some common misconceptions.

Living with HIV (Tyler's Story)

Living with HIV (Tyler's Story)

On this episode, I'm joined by Tyler who shares his lived experience with HIV.

Advances in HIV Care (Part 2)

Advances in HIV Care (Part 2)

In this episode, I'm joined by AIDS Alabama South's Director of Prevention, Chance Shaw, as we discuss advances in the treatment of HIV. This is part 2/2.

Advances in HIV Care (Part 1)

Advances in HIV Care (Part 1)

In this episode, I'm joined by AIDS Alabama South's Director of Prevention, Chance Shaw, as we discuss advances in the treatment of HIV. This is part 1/2.

Today I'm joined by AIDS Alabama South Prevention Education and Outreach Coordinator], Kaitlyn Burkett. We're discussing HIV 101 including the difference between HIV and AIDS, how the virus is transmitted, some common myths, and ways to prevent and treat HIV.

The Basics of Viral STIs

The Basics of Viral STIs

Today I'm joined again by Rachel Carter and we discuss viral STIs including how they are transmitted and ways to prevent and treat them.

The Basics of Bacterial STIs

The Basics of Bacterial STIs

In this episode, I'm joined by Shell Health Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Carter as we discuss the basics of bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). We cover:GonorrheaChlamydia Syphilis Bacterial Vaginosis (not technically and STI)Trichomoniasis (not technically bacterial) We discuss the symptoms of each, how they are transmitted, how they are treated, and how they can be prevented.

Tune in for our first episode! We're discussing the history and significance of World AIDS Day, as well as how you can get involved. I'll be joined by AIDS Alabama South Director of Prevention Chance Shaw, and Director of Development Dr. Antonio Brito.

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