And we’re back (again)!!! After the holidays and a long-distance move, the STD Podcast is back up and running!!! Same great content, just a little different scenery – I’m still organizing my office and video motif, but overall, I couldn’t be more pleased, because The STI Project is now in Asheville, NC!!! We’re global, actually, but our office is in the mountains with a scenic and quintessential backdrop to boot. Zero complaints here, and that puts me in a perfect way to continue this advocacy work – everyone wins!



To kick off our new series, we’re talking about HSV1 vs HSV2, or the difference between oral herpes and genital herpes.



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What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast



In an effort to cater to short attention-spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 5 and 15 minutes in length, roughly. When we have guests on the show, sometimes, they’re a little bit longer, but we know you’re busy. Consequently, we promise to always do our very best to be as concise as possible.



Today’s Podcast



Today’s podcast runs about 17 minutes in length, and we’re talking about why some folks think there’s a good herpes and a bad herpes, what the differences are between HSV1 and HSV2 (if any), and whether or not we should distinguish between oral herpes and genital herpes.







LISTEN in a new window ——>>>> HSV1 vs HSV2iTUNES ——>>>> Subscribe via iTunesANDROID ——>>>> Subscribe via your AndroidGOOGLE PODCASTS ——>>>> Subscribe via Google PodcastsSPOTIFY ——>>>> Subscribe via SpotifyiHEARTRADIO ——>>>> Subscribe via iHeartRadioSPREAKER ——>>>> Subscribe via SpreakerPODCHASER ——>>>> Subscribe via P...

Readers, listeners, and viewers have been pouring in questions, and we are here for it! Today, we had the pleasure of answering one of your anonymous questions from Tumblr about herpes transmission risk!
Anon asks: “I just found out I was exposed to HSV2 about three months ago. I just started a new relationship a week ago and am terrified that I might have it and passed it on to my new girlfriend. We have had unprotected sex one time. What are the odds of her getting it?”
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast
In an effort to cater to short attention-spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 5 and 15 minutes in length. When we have guests on the show, sometimes, they’re a little bit longer, but we know you’re busy. Consequently, we promise to always do our very best to be as concise as possible.
Today’s Podcast
Today’s podcast runs about 11 minutes in length, and we’re answering a reader’s questions about herpes transmission risk, possible exposure to herpes from a past partner, antibody vs viral testing for herpes, and the risk of transmitting to a new partner.
LISTEN in a new window ——>>>> Herpes Transmission Risk
iTUNES ——>>>> Subscribe via iTunes
ANDROID ——>>>> Subscribe via your Android
GOOGLE PODCASTS ——>>>> Subscribe via Google Podcasts
SPOTIFY ——>>>> Subscribe via Spotify
iHEARTRADIO ——>>>> Subscribe via iHeartRadio
SPREAKER ——>>>> Subscribe via Spreaker
PODCHASER ——>>>> Subscribe via Podchaser
STITCHER ——>>>> Subscribe via Stitcher
TUNEIN ——>>>> Subscribe via TuneIn
Next time, I’ll be answering reader’s questions, talking about living with herpes, and the new herpes activists network. Stay tuned!

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What did you think of today’s podcast? Do you have a suggestion for an upcoming podcast? Or would you like to take part in an upcoming podcast interview/conversation via Skype or in person? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
More On This:

* What is My Risk of Contracting Herpes?
* What is My Risk of Spreading Herpes?
* HSV2 Information & Perspectives<...

Anonymous asks about a herpes diagnosis:
“Jenelle, how does someone accept having an incurable infection like this? It has been about a month since I have known, and I have been nothing but depressed. I have barely been able to get out of bed most days, and I have quiet often thought about suicide.
I just want my old life back. I feel like I can’t tell anyone about this, and I don’t know how I will be able to find someone who is accepting of this condition. I always assumed I would get married and have kids, and this just puts such a roadblock in front of all of that, and I am worried I will never have another relationship or sex ever again.
I am going through my second outbreak, and I am just concerned I will always have this reoccur, though I have read some people stop getting outbreaks after a while. I just want to go back to enjoying life how I was, but I am not sure how to get there. I feel like I had my life setup so well to be pretty happy and carefree, and I ruined it by making one stupid decision.”
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast
In an effort to cater to short attention-spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 5 and 15 minutes in length. When we have guests on the show, sometimes, they’re a little bit longer, but we know you’re busy. Consequently, we promise to always do our very best to be as concise as possible.

Before you get your undies in a wad, we know that everyone hasn’t had an STD, but because the vast majority of all sexually active people have, we feel like it might as well be everyone.
That’s what we’re talking about today – why the majority of all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives. And since that’s only one of 30+ STIs or STDs, it’s highly likely that most everyone you know will have an STD. So, you’re not alone with your STI, if you have one now or if you have a long-term infection. It’s just that no one talks about it, so you feel alone.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast
In an effort to cater to short attention-spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 5 and 15 minutes in length. When we have guests on the show, sometimes, they’re a little bit longer, but we know you’re busy. Consequently, we promise to always do our very best to be as concise as possible.

We’re back for another installment of the STD podcast, hosted by The STI Project’s STD+ Founder, Jenelle Marie Pierce. Today, we’re talking about disclosing HSV (or any other STD) and whether or not you should tell people that you have an STD.
Since we’re only in week 2 of reintroducing the podcast, after a few years on hiatus, we’re still working out some audio kinks, so bear with us as we hone our craft.
In the meantime, we’re so happy you could join us for a few minutes out of your busy day to listen as we answer your frequently asked questions about STDs and living with an STI/STD. If you have a suggestion for a future podcast, don’t hesitate to reach out. Very little offends us, and nothing is too dicey for our audio, so send us in your questions.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast
In an effort to cater to short attention-spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 5 and 15 minutes in length. When we have guests on the show, sometimes, they’re a little bit longer, but we know you’re busy. Consequently, we promise to always do our very best to be as concise as possible.
Today’s Podcast
Today’s podcast runs about 12 minutes in length, and we’re talking about disclosing HSV – to the whole world, to just your friends or family, and to partners. Check out the links below to see what we have to say about telling people about having an STD.
LISTEN in a new window > Disclosing Your Status
APPLE > iTunes
ANDROID > One Click
GOOGLE > Google Podcasts
iHEARTRADIO > iHeartRadio
PODCHASER > Podchaser
SPOTIFY > Spotify
SPREAKER > Spreaker
STITCHER > Stitcher
TUNEIN > TuneIn
Next time, I’ll be talking about how everyone you know has an STD and why it’s no big deal. Subscribe to stay tuned!

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What did you think of today’s podcast? Do you have a suggestion for an upcoming podcast? Or would you like to take part in an upcoming podcast interview/conversation via Skype or in person? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
More On This:

* Herpes Resources and Personal Stories
* How to Tell Someone
* About The STI Project
* Show more...