Posts in Season 2
#19: Consensual Non-Monogamy (Part 2)

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about consensual non-monogamy…AGAIN. This time, they dive into the relational challenges that occur within non-monogamous relationship structures, including concepts such as jealousy, compersion, co-dependence and loneliness.

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#18: Consensual Non-Monogamy (Part 1)

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about consensual non-monogamy: what it is, why it’s a queer health topic, and what to think about if you’re…well…thinking about it.

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#17: End racial inequity today, end HIV tomorrow

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about the formation of modern-day HIV inequity the United States. Joined by their guests, they trace early narratives about HIV/AIDS to understand how Black communities were shut out from scientific messaging and technology around the outbreak, delaying mobilization of resources and public awareness. Along the way, they trace the many forms of racism that operate within the contemporary history of HIV.

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#16: Racism, HIV, and the monkey that no one f$@#ed

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about the early history of HIV, tracing its emergence in human populations in the 1910s-1920s up until its arrival to the US in the 1980s. Along the way, they highlight the forces of bias, racism and marginalization that shaped the narrative of early HIV history.

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#15: Anal Paps and the ANCHOR Trial

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about anal pap smears for screening of anal cancer- why they are a queer health topic, who should get them, what to expect, and the game-changing new study (the ANCHOR trial!) that shows us how they can help prevent cancer. Featuring some fart noises, butt puns, and lots of giggles.

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#14: The Not-So-Scarlet Letter

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about the “letters of readiness” for gender-affirming surgery - the current requirements (as well as how insurance has interpreted them) and how they create stigma and barriers to life-saving medical care. Featuring a bonus reference to Alanis Morrisette.

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#13: Build Me Up, Buttercup? (The Steroids Episode)

In which Richard, Gaby and Sam discuss anabolic androgenic steroids (AKA supplemental testosterone) used by cis gay, bi and queer men. Topics covered: body dysmorphia, body image ideals, social stigma, and harm reduction.

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#12: Chest Cancer

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about chest cancer in transmasculine people - how to factor it into decision-making around top surgery, what to reasonably expect while navigating the gendered world of breast cancer as a trans/gender non-confirming person, and how testosterone factors into the whole thing.

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#11: Club Drugs

In which Sam, Richard and Gaby talk about club drugs - what they are, why they’re a queer health topic, and a harm-reductive framework to facilitate more informed, safer use. Also featured: discussions re: khakis, Goop, and Wicca.

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