In this episode Jenelle Marie Pierce gives advice on: - Jenelle's background and The STD Project: from inception to now (04:04) - How Jenelle contracted her STI as a teen (08:24) - How Jenelle manages her relationships, sex life, and life in general with an STI (10:28) - The difference between an STD and an STI (15:26) - The most common STIs (18:24) - Pubic lice: shaving and treatment (23:05) - More common STIs (25:50) - The scope of risks in transmitting an STI (e.g. blood transmission, skin to skin) (28:28) - Exposure risks in oral sex and when sexually protected (e.g. using condoms) (33:28) - Sores, outbreaks, and the rise of syphilis (39:25) - The rise of STIs and how information is surveyed, gathered, and reported (44:32) - The inconsistency of getting tested for STIs / STDs (48:20) - Recommendations for testing and when depending on your sexual lifestyle (52:52) - Testing as a commitment to your relationship and sexual health (57:57) - Concerns about kissing and transmitting STIs (59:20) - Statistics of the number of people with Herpes (1:01:00) - What to do when discovering you have an STI: the importance of dealing with the social stigma and educating yourself (1:01:50) - How to have an STI conversation with your partner (1:04:40) - Common misunderstandings about STIs (1:15:55) - The social pressure of talking about protective sex and being responsible to talk about it (1:17:35) - How to connect with Jenelle to learn about more about her and her work (1:19:45) - Recommendations for quality advice and knowledge in the area of STDs, dating, sex, and relationships (1:20:20) - - Recommendations for guys to improve their dating life (1:21:23) GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources, Interview Transcript and Comments. HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show. FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: [email protected] • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time