Dirty Talk

In this episode we discuss how virginity is a social construct but still affects how people think about sex and sexuality.

Today we talk about stigma and misconceptions that surround sexually transmitted infections, as well as prevention and treatment methods!! We also briefly discussed what STI prevention and education looks like. Join us in a casual conversation about STI facts vs. myths and how to deconstruct harmful thought patterns that lead to increased stigma around STI’s.

Join us for this episode where Aarna, Sofia, and Vivian touch on mercury retrograde and dissect the social pressure and stigma that surround sex.

This week we dive into the ins and outs of consent and its importance in our day to day lives. We explore the subject of intoxicated consent, messages we got about consent growing up, and closed with some hot takes and media suggestions. We also briefly touch on sexual assault, if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or harassment we encourage you to reach out for help. Here are some resources! Everything that follows is from the RAINN website. National Sexual Assault Hotline: National hotline, operated by RAINN, that serves people affected by sexual violence. It automatically routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. Hotline: 800.656.HOPE. Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community works to respond to and end domestic, sexual, and community violence in the Black community through research, public awareness, community engagement, and resource development. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence: A national resource center on domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This organization provides local referrals to survivors in Asian and Pacific Islander communities, and also works to create systemic change by providing training to professionals and advocating for research-based policy changes. The NIWRC operates the Strong Hearts Native Helpline, which supports Native survivors of violence in crisis, and facilitates local resource connection. You can connect to this hotline by calling 844.762.8483. The Trevor Project: Help and suicide prevention for GBLTQ youth. Hotline: 866.488.7386

Welcome to Dirty Talk! We’re a group of recent high school graduates that are passionate about social and reproductive justice. We hope that this podcast fosters a safe space, answers some of your sex/sexuality related questions, and sparks an inclusive and casual dialogue about youth sexuality. We’re so excited to go on this journey with you all. With love, Aarna, Vivian, Sofia :) <3