This week, Sarah and Jess get wordy and we’re unpacking language! What helps, what harms, and what probably needs retiring, and dig into the origins of some STI names that honestly sound like history was having a bad day.

And because even podcasts need a lie-down, this episode is our final one of 2025. We’re taking a well-earned three-week break, then coming back in the new year refreshed, recharged, and ready to keep challenging stigma! Back soon, don’t miss us too much!

Sources

language evolution - When did 'venereal disease' become STI? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

George House Trust

The Clap and other STI names through the ages

What's in a name: using person-centred language in HIV research | aidsmap

Trends in HIV Terminology: Text Mining and Data Visualization Assessment of International AIDS Conference Abstracts Over 25 Years - PMC

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