Sexual health plays a critical role in overall well-being, and having open conversations about it is vital to decreasing stigma and increasing wellness. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Candice Hargons, PhD, discuss some of the most common sexually transmitted infections, effective prevention methods, and the importance of sexual education.

Note that this episode contains mature or sensitive material.

The Q&A features Bristow answering questions on Hepatitis B, food recalls, the Surgeon General's warning on alcohol, a black plastic utensils update, and seed oils tee up the Sick of the Week.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

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