Let's talk about sex. Chapter 13 is brought to you from bed, as Claire and Sebastian discuss how to keep your sex life safe. From barriers to family planning to drugs and alcohol we explore safety from all sides. No matter your relationships, or the type of intimacy you are engaging in it is essential that you be informed before making decisions. In this episode we provide many resources to learn about safer sex practices as well as information on STIs, testing and family planning. Sebastian also provides a history of condoms and contraception - did you know turtle shell was once used to make condoms? and crocodile dung was used as birth control in ancient Egypt?
*Disclaimer - We are not sexual health experts or health care providers. If you have any questions or concerns about your specific health needs please consult a professional.*
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Show notes:
The difference between safe and safer sex is explained here.
myONE condoms are made to measure condoms, available for order here.
Discussion within the communities – including couple privilege which is not discussed here– is covered in this XCBDSM article here.
A fun up-to-date infographic on the differences between PrEP and PEP can be found here. A locator for a US provider can be found here.
Testing windows can be found here, courtesy of the fantastic STI Project. The STI Project is a wonderful online community fighting stigma surrounding STI’s in USA. We strongly encourage checking them out - https://thestiproject.com/. The CDC recommendations mentioned can be found here.
www.myhometests.com offers CAP and CLIA accredited lab testing processing for home testing kits with results available on any device, in the USA.
Go to a Planned Parenthood for more information on anything you have heard today.
Types of birth control can be found here and these are free available on the NHS in the UK.
Information on the copper IUD can be found here.
TIME did a wonderful article on the male birth control pill, found here.
This amazing movement about abortion deserves a shout out, see Shout Your Abortion.
Ella Nowis a great provider which offers no-cost overnight delivery of the morning after pill (called ella but referred to in this podcast as Plan B) to mainland USA. In addition, if you live in one of the following states, your local pharmacist can give you a prescription for ella: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont, Washington.
