HIV Self Testing is here! This week we teach you about the technology behind the test and how to get one. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

What does the research say about the mental health benefits of hooking up? Why is it stigmatized? This week we cover all of this plus tips for staying safe when meeting up off of a dating/hook-up app. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week we dissect HIV Disclosure laws and gives you tips on how to tell your friends, family, health care providers, employers or partner(s) about your HIV status. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode we cover all things related to Women and Harm Reduction. We chat about the gendered aspect of drug use and how women are more likely to contract HIV because of it. We also talk about how Harm Reduction programs can assist mothers and pregnant women who use drugs, with evidenced-based solutions. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Our favourite brilliant Nurse is back! This week we learn all about Herpes and HPV, the Human Papilloma Virus; their symptoms, treatment, transmission and local statistics. As always, we learned A LOT and think you will too. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Coming Out is a deeply personal and complex process. It can be scary, happy, challenging, isolating and/or fulfilling. This week we discuss the research around the Stages of Coming Out. We then share some tips on how to come out safely, while taking care of yourself. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week, Special Guest Larry shares with us his story of what it’s like to be continually coming out over your lifetime. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Claire is back this week to take us deeper into the world of Harm Reduction. We talk about different types of Harm Reduction programs, what you can find in a Safer Meth Kit, how Naloxone can save a life, and how Drug Decriminalization can save the world. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

This week, Special Guest Claire chats with us about the basics of Harm Reduction. We discuss questions like, Isn’t Harm Reduction enabling an addiction? Shouldn’t we be helping people stop using drugs? How expensive is Harm Reduction? Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Cindy is back and we are stoked! This week we learn all about Chlamydia and Gonorrhea; their symptoms, treatment, transmission and local statistics. It’s another episode full of surprises. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode, with Special Guest Rebecca, we discuss the intersectionality of Religion and Sexuality. What are the different ways that different religious groups think about sex? How can we take what is helpful from these teachings and leave behind what isn’t? Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss how to reduce the risk of STI transmission when using sex toys with a partner. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

In honour of International's Womxn's Day, we bring you an episode all about Feminine Sexual Intelligence. What makes feminine sexuality so amazing? What have we gotten wrong about feminine sexuality? This week we discuss what it means to be a sexually intelligence womxn who knows what feels good emotionally and physically in her relationship to sex? Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: poz...

To continue the conversation on ACB Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the team sits down to reflect on the conversation with Nadine Manroe-Wakerell and discuss steps and actions to move beyond the awareness of anti-racism. Disclaimer: We acknowledge that listeners may have concerns with some of the views expressed during our conversation. We ask for your understanding as we are committed to the work while also being open, honest, and vulnerable. If you have any concerns, please feel free to c...

In recognition of Black History Month and African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness, we sit down with Nadine Wakerell, a local ACB service provider and advocate to discuss the lived experience of ACB folks while accessing health care as well as ACB representation in the community. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

With the help of the amazing Cindy, a local Sexual Health Nurse, we learn all about Syphilis and it’s symptoms, treatment, transmission and it’s (surprising) local statistics. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Welcome back with Season 2. In this episode, we introduce you to our agency and our podcast’s new name. We tell you what you can look forward to this season and re-introduce who we are and what we do, for our new listeners. Tune in every other Wednesday and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @pozitiveplace Twitter: @pozitiveplace Facebook: Pozitive Place Email: pozitiveplace@gmail.com

Our final episode of Season 1! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in week after week since September. We've had a blast creating this show and we can’t wait for you to see what we have planned for Season 2. The Season One Finale is a special episode. We go over our favorite moments from Season 1, and share some bonus chats with friends from "Episode Zero". We hope you enjoy it and we will be back in March to kick off Season 2! Tune in weekly and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @thepozc...

It's our first Christmas as a podcast and we want to celebrate with you, the only way a sexual health podcast can! Tune in weekly and don’t forget to follow us: IG: @thepozcast Twitter: @thepozcast_ Facebook: Hello Pozcast Email: hellopozcast@gmail.com Intro Music: “Inspirational Outlook” by scottholmesmusic.com

How do you tell someone you have herpes? What about HPV? Which STI's do you have to tell your partners about? What if you go years without symptoms, do you still have to disclose? Opening up about an STI can seem scary and overwhelming, but in Episode 15 we offer you some tips and tricks to make the process easier! *This episode was recorded prior to Windsor-Essex entering the Red Zone... we did not go on a Wine Tour during the time of release. :) Tune in weekly and don’t forget to foll...