This week, Sarah and Jess take a look at one of the greats...and Elton John’s greatest legacy might not be musical. This episode explores the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and how it has shaped the HIV response for over 30 years, funding services, fighting stigma and supporting communities worldwide!

Sources

Elton John at Aids conference: 'I should be dead. I nearly died' | Sexual health | The Guardian

Elton John AIDS Foundation - Wikipedia

Elton-John-AIDS-Foundation_Annual-Report_2024-Digital.pdf

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The HIV Podcast is back for 2026! This week's episode takes a look at the amazing work Cher has done for the HIV community and then we look at the CHER clinical study, so this week really is all about Cher-ing.

Sources

Cher - Wikipedia

Cher, Demi Moore entertain guests at glamorous Cannes fundraiser for AIDS | Reuters

CHER | MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

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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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This week Sarah sits down with the brilliant Garry Brough, HIV advocate and Programme Manager for Fast-Track Cities London. Together they unpack what peer support actually is and why it's such a game-changer: empowering, grounding...a reminder that sometimes what we really need is a conversation with someone who gets it.

From Isolation to Empowerment: The Power of Peer Support in HIV Care - Fast-Track Cities London

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This week Sarah and Jess are diving into the history of STIs! We take you on a whistle-stop tour of humanity’s long, complicated, and occasionally ridiculous relationship with sexually transmitted infections. Expect myths, medicine, and a few moments that will make you grateful for antibiotics.

Sources

‘Groundbreaking’ HIV prevention programme aims to end transmissions by 2030 | The Independent

STIs through the centuries – UK Health Security Agency 

The History of STIs - Broadgate GP

Sexually transmitted infection - Wikipedia

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This week, Sarah and Jess celebrate World AIDS Day by talking about the need, and break down why support still matters, bust a few myths, and remind everyone that HIV isn’t “sorted” just because the meds are brilliant.

Donate now Donate — TVPS

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This week, Sarah and Jess go back to where it all began, uncovering the story of Nora Wattie, the woman who pioneered the foundations of modern contact tracing. They explore how her work shaped public health and also take a diversion into 'period chat'.....enjoy!

Sources

Nora Wattie - Wikipedia

First doses of HIV prevention drug lenacapavir delivered to Zambia, Eswatini | Reuters

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This week Chantelle joins Jess to talk about cabotegravir, the long-acting injectable PrEP that’s changing how people can protect themselves from HIV! And there is also come 'C' word chat, so avoid this episode if it's too soon for festive cheer!

Sources

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-to-roll-out-first-long-acting-injection-to-prevent-hiv/

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/first-hiv-prevention-injection-for-people-unable-to-have-daily-prep-recommended

https://www.who.int/news/item/14-07-2025-who-recommends-injectable-lenacapavir-for-hiv-prevention

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/24/hiv-prevention-jab-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-lenacapavir-120-poorer-countries-2027

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenacapavir

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This week, Sarah and Jess get into the fascinating world of contact tracing, how it works, why it matters, and what really happens. Oh, and since it’s Halloween, there’s also a quick detour into scary movies and a bit of hot air balloon chat!

Sources

What is partner notification or contact tracing? • SHL.UK

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This week, Sarah and Jess take a curious wander through the origins of sexual health clinics, from the hush-hush beginnings to the open, empowering spaces we know today. Expect all the usual side-chat like why Jess hates collecting prescriptions and what happens when Sarah takes her husband to weddings. Never a dull moment when you're learning about sexual health history with these two!

Sources

The history of sexual health | ADPH

Chancroid - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

Our Story - MSI Reproductive Choices

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