Herpes Confessions

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Tales of Taboo

Ali Weiss

36 episodes

1 week ago

Tales of Taboo is a collection of ANONYMOUS confessions investigating, and celebrating, what happens behind closed doors. Ali Weiss dissolves the boundaries that traditionally exist between host and audience by creating episodes around her listeners' unique perspectives. They share unadulterated stories about public scandals and private struggles, liberation and oppression, and the various ways to navigate the darker corners of the human experience. Follow Ali on Instagram & TikTok @aliweissworld, or submit a confession at confessions@aliweissworld.com.

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Herpes Confessions

Tales of Taboo

47 minutes 51 seconds

3 years ago

Herpes Confessions

We’ve been led to believe Herpes is a “dirty” “STD” — only sluts get it, and when they do, any chance of having sex or finding love is ruined. This episode proves that idea could not be further from the truth.

Our anonymous confessors share varying accounts of contracting HSV1 and HSV2, orally & genitally. From one-off Hinge dates to serious boyfriends to family members kissing their faces as children, no two stories are the same — but each have great insight into battling societal stigma, maintaining an active sex life, and mentally & physically recovering from a misunderstood, and incurable, virus.

Almost all of them say that despite facing obstacles, contracting Herpes ultimately bettered their self-respect by showing them their worth. Now THAT'S something we should want to pass around ;-)

~ Tales of Taboo is produced and narrated by Ali Weiss. Follow Ali on Instagram & TikTok @aliweissworld. Audio production by Isabel McMahon & WTF Media. Theme song by Chris Stathopolous. Cover photo by Erika Flynn. Cover art by Kristen Montenegro. GOT A SECRET TO GET OFF YOUR CHEST? Share your own confession - or thoughts and feedback - at confessions@aliweissworld.com.