The HIV Podcast

From spitting and biting to tattooing and piercing, this week Sarah and Jess take a look at if there is any risk of contracting HIV through these, commonly asked about ways.This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesHIV transmission and testing FAQ | Q and A | HIV i-BaseHIV cannot be transmitted by spitting, and risk from biting is negligible, says detailed case review | aidsmapcTwo rare cases of family HIV transmission between adults reported | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jul 202336min

Trans and non-binary people are key populations whose HIV prevention and treatment needs have been neglected, so in part 2 Sarah and Jess take a look at the health inequalities trans people face, in terms of HIV.SourcesTrans* people and HIV | National AIDS TrustLatest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jul 202330min

Trans and non-binary people are key populations whose HIV prevention and treatment needs have been neglected, so in the first of this two-parter, Sarah and Jess take a look at the data around this and what it means for the trans community. SourcesHIV and trans and non-binary people in the UK | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)First data on trans people accessing HIV care in England | aidsmapLatest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Jun 202327min

Ever thought that HIV in no way relates to you? That you have never had a connection to HIV? Well this week Jess and Sarah continue their quest to show that HIV touches so many differing aspects of our lives and that everyone can find a link, in some way or another to HIV - and this week, it's via cult film and TV that you may not realise have an HIV connection - Grease and Fame! SourcesDennis Cleveland Stewart - WikipediaGrease (film) - WikipediaGene Anthony Ray - WikipediaFame (1982 TV series) - WikipediaThe Kids from "Fame" - Wikipediabbc fame reunited - Google Search‘Fame’ Remember the name: Gene Anthony Ray | Geeks (vocal.media) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jun 202332min

This week Sarah and Jess talk HIV, periods and the menopause. Now before you decided that this episode is just for people that have/had periods, this episode is brimming with vital HIV information, that we ALL need to be more aware of, so get listening now!SourcesMenstrual health and HIV | aidsmapHow Does HIV Impact Women's Health? | HIV.govMenopause | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)PRIME (Positive Transitions Through the Menopause) Study: a protocol for a mixed-methods study investigating the impact of the menopause on the health and well-being of women living with HIV in England | BMJ Open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jun 202332min

To celebrate National Sex Day, Sarah and Jess chat all things sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction, in relation to HIV.SourcesHow To Keep Yourself HIV Safe While Using Sex Toys | the Urban DaterShared sex toys likely caused rare case of lesbian HIV transmission (7628) (advocate.com)Sexual dysfunction and HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jun 202336min

In March 2022 social media influencer Gena Tew shared with her followers that she had been given an AIDS diagnosis. Unable to walk and losing the sight in one of her eyes, her recovery from this diagnosis has been a battle, but one that she is definitely winning. She continues to share her journey on social media, helping educate a whole new generation about HIV. This week, Sarah and Jess share Gena Tew's story.SourcesWho is Gena Tew? Instagram influencer linked to Hip-Hop stars reveals AIDS diagnosis (sportskeeda.com)Gena Tew Says Medicine She Takes for 'Survival' Is $4K After AIDS Diagnosis (newsweek.com)(90) AIDS story time with me GENA TEW - YouTubeGena Tew Shows Off 'Progress' After Weight Gain Amid AIDS Journey (newsweek.com)Gena's social media channels Gena Tew (@tewgena) | InstagramGena Tew (@genatew2) | TikTokgena tew - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jun 202328min

There is no doubt that Sharon Stone is an icon! She is also an HIV advocate who has given well over two decades to HIV activism, something she feels had a detrimental affect on her acting career. This week Sarah and Jess take a closer look at this claim to see if HIV did indeed "destroy" Sharon Stone's career.SourcesSharon Stone opens up on facing backlash over AIDS activism: ‘destroyed my career’ (geo.tv) Sharon Stone says backlash over Aids activism ‘destroyed’ her career | Evening Standard World AIDS Day 2015: Sharon Stone joins push to end AIDS-related discrimination at work (ilo.org)Sharon Stone - WikipediaWorld AIDS Day 2015: Sharon Stone joins push to end AIDS-related discrimination at work (ilo.org)Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to Honor Sharon Stone With Legacy Award – The Hollywood Reporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mai 202333min