In the early 80s, the AIDS epidemic took the world by hold and fueled the already existing anti-gay rhetoric. In today’s episode, Meredith combats misinformation by providing you with medically accurate and scientifically proven information about HIV and AIDS. In this episode, she goes through the difference between HIV and AIDS, how HIV is transmitted, the different stages and symptoms of HIV, different modes of testing, and a brief history of the epidemic. FIND HIV SERVICES NEAR YOU! ⁠⁠HIV.gov Services Locator⁠⁠

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History of HIV/AIDS

In the third installment of the STD series, Meredith discusses all things related to trichomoniasis, oral and genital herpes, and HPV. In this episode, she goes over how these three STDs operate and what do you expect for testing, treatment, and symptoms.

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Not all STIs are lifelong diagnoses. Join Meredith as she talks about symptoms, testing, and [curable] treatment for 4 bacterial infections – chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasma genitalium, and syphilis. As an added bonus, Meredith also includes a little background and history of syphilis.

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Join Meredith as she goes over the basics of STDs, such as their common symptoms, risk factors, possible complications if left untreated, how to prevent them, and where to get tested and treated.

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Join Meredith, Bri, and Angel as they talk about birth control. In the second two-part series, the trio talk about the major forms of birth control including effectiveness, benefits, and disadvantages. 

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Join Meredith and her first guest on the show, Brianna Herrera, as they talk about all things birth control. In the first two-part series, Meredith and Bri talk about their experiences with birth control, including what it's like to be on the pill, the shot, and have the IUD.

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Putting the B in LGBTQ! Join Meredith as she talks about all things regarding bisexuality, coming out as bisexual, and how to be an ally.

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After a much-needed break from the podcast, Meredith is back to discuss how her cervix has been in the spotlight for the last couple of weeks. In this episode, she discusses what it's like to have Pap smears, Colposcopies, positive HPV tests, and what to expect if you are getting these tests done too.

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Every June, we celebrate bright and beautiful people in the LGBTQ+ community, but Pride Month is more than drag queen bingo and colorful parades – even though they are the best part! Pride Month commemorates years of struggle for civil rights, the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the LGBTQ+ community, and the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals.

In this episode, Meredith highlights LGBTQ+ youth and how schools neglect to have queer-inclusive sex education programs. But that’s not all! In the spirit of Pride Month, Meredith also has a big secrete to share with her listeners.

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After a 2-week break, Meredith is back to update you on her 26th birthday and talk about the Big O, aka orgasms. How do you get to your sexual fireworks?

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· Instagram@SexEdEnthusiast

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· Orgasms – Planned Parenthood

· Sexual Response Cycle

· Types of Orgasms – And How to Have more of each