Sex Q&A and Recap- Episode 24
Sex Talk Podcast
Join Adele & Hilary for the final episode of Sex Talk. They invite our resident sexperts, Sexual Health and HIV Specialist, Dr Stuart Flanagan, and Sex Therapist Sarah Berry into the studio to answer your questions about sex. The team talk about the changes in sex and sexual health in the UK, and reflect on some of the best moments of the series.
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Women & HIV- Episode 23
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Women make up one third of people living with HIV in the UK, yet women are often invisible in the conversation around the virus. Adele & Hilary are joined by Sophie Strachan, co-chair for HIV charity Sophia Forum who produced a report looking into women living with HIV. Sophie talks about the findings of the report & shares her story of being diagnosed in prison. They also hear from HIV specialist Dr Laura Byrne, who discusses the reality of HIV & Pregnancy, & Dr Shema Tariq talks about HIV & the Menopause
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Sex & Relationship Education - Episode 22
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The National guidelines for sex & relationship education in the UK haven't changed since the year 2000, but the way young people interact with each other has changed massively. In this episode, Adele & Hilary hear from three teenage girls who talk about their experience of sex education & put their questions to sexual health specialist, Dr Stuart Flanagan, & sex & relationship education expert Lizzie Jordan. The team also chat about what the new guidelines should look like when they're refreshed in 2020.
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Sex and Sexual Health Later in Life - Episode 21
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According to research by HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust, 80% of people aged between 50 and 90 are sexually active, and between 2012 and 2016 there was a 9% increase in STI’s in over 45’s. New HIV infections in people over 50 are also rising faster than other age groups. In this episode, Adele and Hilary chat to Sue and Simon, who were both diagnosed with HIV later in life, and HIV specialist Dr Shema Tariq talks about the PRIME study focusing on HIV and the Menopause.
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Kinky Sex - Episode 20
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In this episode, Adele & Hilary delve into the world of Kink and Fetishes. They're joined in the studio by Zak, who's been involved in the fetish scene for 30 years, and London Kink Therapist, Sarah Berry. They chat about different kinks & fetishes, safety, and how to navigate the scene. Zak and Sarah also try their hands at Word Porn!
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Sex and Consent - Episode 19
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In this episode of Sex Talk, Hilary & Adele talk about sex and consent. They’re joined by George WX Barker, Director of Sexpression:UK, who talks about navigating consent and what it actually means. We also hear from Anna Sale, host of the podcast Death, Sex & Money from WNYC Studios. as she reflects on an episode they recently produced where consent became a big part of the conversation. Leasuwanna and Alex who’ve appeared in previous episodes of Sex Talk also share their own stories.
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HIV Can Affect Anyone - Episode 18
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Discussion around HIV often focuses on ‘at risk’ groups, such as men who have sex with men and people in the black African community. In this episode of Sex Talk Adele and Hilary are joined by two people who had never even considered HIV would affect their lives before their diagnosis, Raj and Lizzie. They also chat with Yasmin who works for HIV charity Positive East, about why every person who is sexually active should regularly test for HIV.
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Trans and Non-Binary Sexual Health - Episode 17
Sex Talk Podcast
Sex Talk is back for a final series! In this episode the conversation focuses on trans and non-binary sexual health. Adele and Hilary are joined in the studio by Aedan, one of the directors of CliniQ, a sexual health and well-being centre specifically for trans and non-binary people in London. They also chat with Juno Roche, author of the book ‘Queer Sex’ about her personal experiences of HIV care as a trans woman.
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We need your questions!
Sex Talk Podcast
So Sex Talk is currently on a series break! We'll be back in September with episode 17 focusing on Trans & Non-Binary Sexual Health, but in the meantime, we want your questions about the birds and the bees! Our sexual health expert, Dr Stuart Flanagan and sexpert Sarah Berry will be joining Adele and Hilary for a special Q&A.
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HIV Myth Buster Special - Episode 16
Sex Talk Podcast
Did you know that somebody on effective treatment for HIV can’t pass the virus on? Did you know that there is a daily pill you can take to prevent yourself from contracting HIV?
info_outlineOn Saturday July 7th 2018, the capital was full of love and unity (and there was plenty of glitter too!), for Pride in London. Adele and Hilary joined the celebrations in the glorious sunshine and caught up with some of the men marching with LGBT Hero (behind Out Life and the GMFA). They spoke to Peter Tatchell, who was voted number 1 in the Pride Power List (which also included our very own Adele Roberts!) for the work he has done for LGBT+ human rights since the first UK Pride in 1972. They also caught up with Polly Shute, one of the directors of Pride in London, who spoke about why Pride is still so important in 2018.