On this episode of the CHECast, join Tapakorn and friends as they discuss trans youth, sex, and dating! Discuss the ins and outs of navigating dating apps as a trans person. Next, they dive into the tribulations of some "inclusive" dating apps such as Scruff and Grindr. Being reported, heavy regulation of trans folx' photos, and harassment are a reality for many trans people on these apps. Next, learn some of the dos and don'ts of talking to trans people! What is passing, and what does it mean to pass as a trans person?
Finally- a discussion on sex and  trans representation in media.


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Today is inauguration day! Join Tapakorn and Steve as they discuss all the goings-on in DC!
From impeachment to inauguration to election, it has been an action-packed couple of months. Next, Steve discusses the parallels between the 1920s and the 2020s, and Tapakorn discusses their Great Gatsby hopes for the world. We delve into some future technologies for HIV prevention, as well as the hope for future administrations in the fight for HIV. Finally, we get some shocking updates on Pinks and discuss this ongoing pandemic.

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Ring in the second season of the CHECast with our original 3 (Steve, Taara, and Tapakorn) as well as some newer faces- Mr. Scott Lyles, founder and president of CHE, and some members of the CHE Dallas team- Derick Felton, clinical supervisor, and Jonathan Ford, outreach coordinator! Meet our old and new CHEcast members, as we discuss working in sexual health, the importance of being of and for our communities, and the unique successes and challenges of HIV prevention in Dallas. 

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Get ready for season two of the CHECast new editions  Derick and Jonathan from CHE-Dallas/Lancaster. 
Season 2 First Episode will be Publishing January 13, 2021 Wednesday at 12:00 High Noon.

Show Notes:
This is the last episode of the CHECast's first season!
In this season wrap-up, Steve, Taara, and Tapakorn discuss their favorite moments from podcasts past, and Tapakorn laments the chilly 70-degree Californian weather.
Finally, we talk about our connections to the planetary alignment that occurred on the winter solstice and Tapakorn's pandemic journey.   

Taara Update: "my boyfriend got a pair of earbuds for naughty Santa"

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Show Notes:

This episode of the CHECast, Taara, Steve, and Tapakorn have a casual conversation about pandemic safety, holiday stress, how we practice self-care, as well as how we celebrate our holidays! Tune in and learn a little bit about Kwanzaa along the way. 
Note: the views and opinions in this episode DO NOT in ANY WAY represent the views of our Sponsors. 

Things we mentioned:

Remarks by President Trump at the Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit
Operation Warp Speed
              Note- April 30 2020, "PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Thursday said he was directing a program to speed up the production of a coronavirus vaccine."

"Vaccine development is a long, complex process, often lasting 10-15 years..."

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Show Notes:
On this episode of the CHECast, we once again join Kyndra Irwin! She sheds some light on CHE's initiative to aid Honduras- CHE Relief. Learn about how CHE Relief works, how it came about, and why you should care! Most importantly, learn how you can have a direct and positive impact on communities and individuals in Honduras through CHE Relief.

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Things we mentioned:
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- the "word" from Kyndra: Pulperia (Pulp•per•ría) 
This is similar to the old neighborhood corner store.  In Honduras it is common for a house in a neighborhood to to have a room or small portion of the property that is used as a store.  These small stores can also be considered a micro-enterprise.

The pulpería is an important way local economies work. The pulpería sell food staples, beverages, candy. Some sell sanitary items, cleaning supplies...essentially anything one might find in a corner store in the USA.  The pulpería owners purchase their inventory from bodegas (Bow•day•ga) which is comparable to wholesalers in the USA.  

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In this episode, Steve, Tapakorn, and Taara talk sex positivity!
You have probably heard the phrase before, but what exactly does it mean?
We discuss mainstream definitions, as well as critiques of common notions of sex positivity and sex negativity.
Join us as we create our own definitions and reminisce on our personal sex positive journeys!

Things we talked about:

Pink's Hotdogs

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Today we meet Miguel, a part of CHE's marketing team in Honduras! To introduce himself, we discuss how he entered the sexual healthcare field and the importance of dismantling taboos that surround sex and sexuality in Honduras. 
Next, we get a first-hand account of the impact of the hurricanes in Honduras and the dire situation of the Honduran people. Listen in and find out what, where, and how to donate to help the people of Honduras through CHE Relief.

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 Flooding in Honduras:
Please donate to help purchases beds, mattresses, refrigerators and stoves for those who have lost everything. 

This episode of the CHECast, meet Mario! An Avita account executive, outreach ally, and HIV-prevention champion! With Mario, we learn more about Avita and the importance and responsibility of outreach when it comes to HIV prevention. We take a dive into the impact of representation and being in and for the community when it comes to eradicating stigma. 
Finally, we discuss World AIDS Day - coming up December 1st, 2020. 

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Billy Preston- Nothing from Nothing (1974)

Never Split the Difference-Chris Voss

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