Cyber infidelity has become very popular these days. People go online, not with the intention of cheating on their partner but because they discover a part of themselves that they never knew they had.

By chatting online, individuals rapidly get the impression that they know the person they’re talking to and trust them, and when it comes to meeting face to face, they let down their guard and it’s more likely to have unprotected sex.

On today’s episode, Marlene and I have an interesting talk about relationships, sexual health, domestic violence, cyber infidelity trends and the impact they all have on the HIV epidemic.

Marlene Wasserman, also known as Dr. Eve, is a couples and sex therapist, clinical sexologist and sexual medicine consultant in private practice, specialized in cyber infidelity and intimacy trauma. As the founder of Dr. Eve, 25 years ago, a South African household brand representing professionalism, pleasure, respect, and responsibility, she began to pioneer sexual health and the right education, information and counseling in South Africa and throughout the African continent.

Marlene is considered to be a highly influential woman in Africa, a place where women need female role models to talk about sexuality and sexual health. She represents South Africa and Africa on different international forums showing incredible devotion to ensure that sexual rights and health for all, are met.

So, don’t miss Episode 06 of Positively Alive, to listen to Marlene’s fascinating views as an outspoken activist for women’s rights in South Africa and on the African continent.

Questions I ask:

• Could you please elaborate a little bit on the nature of your profession, and how that translates into daily practice? (03:35)
• Are there any patterns that you have noticed when it comes to people's online sexual and relational behavior and their relationship to technology? (05:42)
• What does Cyber Infidelity really mean to you? (09:35)
• Is there any relationship between cyber infidelity and HIV? (11:00)
• Do you consider yourself a role model? And what are the main challenges right now, when it comes to the position of women in South Africa and in Africa in general? (25:07)
• What does the future hold for you, Marlene? What is it that you envision for yourself and perhaps for the work that you're trying to accomplish? (28:37)

In this episode, you will learn:

• The meaning of hyperpersonal communication, in relationship with the online space. (11:19)
• Marlene’s opinion on the fact that HIV and stigma is an epidemic of shame and silence. (13:27)
• One of the drivers of HIV in South Africa is sexual violence. (15:39)
• The suggestions Marlene made to the Department of Education and how were they received. (18:03)
• The meaning of Medical Legal Work and what Marlene does as an expert in this field. (29:45)

Connect with Marlene:

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