On this episode, we talk with "sex detectives" Rick Turpin and Nestor Kamurigi, more formally known as Community-Embedded Disease Intervention Specialists. On the frontlines of stopping the spread of STIs, they take on the task of anonymously informing sexual partners of possible exposure. Unpacking the rising rates of syphilis in the U.S. and debunking STI myths runing rampant on TikTok, Rick and Nestor go beyond the surface in this candid and compassionate conversation. 

Read a transcript of this episode at www.menshealthfound.org/podcast-transcript-episode-3

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It's that time of year! Many folks are feeling the effects of seasonal depression, or "seasonal affective disorder." Brandon Simpson, AMFT joins us to unpack some common misconceptions and to share insights as a behavioral health specialist focused on men's health and gay men's health.

Read a transcript of this episode at www.menshealthfound.org/podcast-transcript-episode-2

In our first episode, we dive deep on DoxyPEP with two of our providers, Michael Tran, FNP-C and James Bon, MSN, FNP-BC. DoxyPEP is a post-exposure preventative medication to treat syphilis and chlamydia within 72 hours after potential exposure. Michael and James talk us through the basics of what you need to know, and share their insights as care providers specializing in sexual health.

Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.menshealthfound.org/podcast-transcript-episode-1.