This week is all about sex, sex, sex! We are delighted to have the brilliant Topher Taylor back on the podcast, who is Ann Summers Pleasure Positivity Project Editor for April! We ask him some questions around sex and pleasure that were put to him by the service users of TVPS. Please note, this episode contains explicit language and conversations of a sexual nature Useful info Hot Octopuss PULSE SOLO ESSENTIAL Vibrating Male Masturbator - Lovehoney UK Pleasure Positivity Project...

This week we take a look at the life of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison who gave up his boxing career when he tested HIV positive and then made a comeback when he subsequently tested negative for HIV. So join Sarah The Windmill' Macadam and Jessica 'The Kraken' Harding for this unexpected and fascinating episode! Sources Tommy Morrison - Wikipedia Boxing: HIV Infection: 1 Mar 2024: Hansard Written Answers - TheyWorkForYou USA TODAY Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple....

This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a former competitive ice skater, who made history as the first openly gay figure skater, Rudy Galindo. Rudy is an award winning HIV activist and had been described as a "national treasure"! So join Sarah and Jess to chat all things ice skating as well as some more ARIAS talk thrown in, of course! Sources Rudy Galindo - Wikipedia RUDY GALINDO (granvarones.com) Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us...

This week Sarah had the pleasure of chatting to HIV activist, trailblazer and all round bloomin' good egg, Oliver Brown. Oli led the campaign for the military to treat those living with HIV no differently to their colleagues, which is such an important moment in HIV history. Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd...

Hailed as "probably the best diver in history" this week Sarah and Jess take a look at Greg Louganis's career and what happened when he decided to openly disclose that he is HIV positive. They also celebrate the podcast being shortlisted for an ARIAS in the category on Impact Award! Sources Greg Louganis - Wikipedia How Greg Louganis' Olympic Diving Accident Forced a Conversation About AIDS | HISTORY Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send...

This week Sarah was lucky enough to sit down to talk all things HIV medication with Abhishek Katiyar - a specialist pharmacist in HIV and Sexual health. Abhi has worked in the NHS for 16 years, 12 of which have been in HIV medicine.   Abhi also has his own podcast series in which he is digitizing everything he's learnt over the years. Sex Ed Bites can be found on most major podcast platforms and also on youtube! Abhishek Katiyar - YouTube Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's...

Ever heard of V.A.I.D.S?! We hope not. This episode we take a deep dive into the world of conspiracy and de-bunk the online misinformation surrounding V.A.I.D.S. With special guest host Chantelle Kingsbury.  Sources What Is VAIDS (Vaccine Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)? (healthline.com) ‘VAIDS’ is not a real vaccine-induced syndrome, experts say; no evidence COVID-19 vaccines cause immunodeficiency | Reuters New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight...

Sarah and Jess often speak about the charity, TVPS, that they both work for, so this week they have invited TVPS support worker, Chantelle, to give a perspective of HIV from the 'frontline' and how day-to-day HIV support looks in a cost of living climate. Get Involved With Our Podcast!   Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You...

This week Sarah and Jess were lucky enough to sit down and talk all things pleasure with an award winning sexual educator. His approach to sex ed and the understanding and empathy with which he approaches this subject make him a real trailblazer in this field. This week, is all about Topher Taylor. *Please note this episode contains adult themes. Get Involved With Our Podcast!   Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV...

What happens if you are a football player and you test HIV positive? This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a couple of professional level, international footballers who tested HIV positive and what unfolded post diagnosis. Sources Al ittihad, an Egypt soccer club, has cancelled the contract of Cameroonian footballer Samuel Nlend after he was found to be HIV positive (qz.com) Egyptian Long-Term Work Visa & Permit: IBN Immigration Solutions Job Komol - Wikipedia HIV Infection And...

You may know him from being the author of The Lost Boys of Soho, or from spearheading the recent petition calling for the Government to run another national HIV campaign. That right, this week Sarah and Jess sat down and had a great chat with the funny, insightful and always honest, William Hampson! TW: Please note this episode has adult themes, mentions of rape and suicide and frequent swearing. Please take care listening if any of this many be a trigger or could offend you. THE LOST BOYS of...

As Vic and Bob would say, "We really wanna see those fingers!" So why do we want to see your fingers? Well it's National HIV Testing Week of course and we want you all getting those fingers out and getting tested for HIV! So this week Sarah and Jess have a chat about this years campaign! #ITest Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and...

In February 2023 Beyonce broke the record for the most Grammy wins in history! During her speech, she paid tribute to her Uncle Johnny who passed away from HIV related complications. So this week, Sarah and Jess discuss Beyonce and Uncle Johnny. Sources Who is Beyoncé's late gay uncle Jonny? | Daily Mail Online Beyoncé honours late uncle with release of Renaissance film on Aids Day | The Independent Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send...

This week is part 2 of taking a look at how achievable the WHO goal, of reaching zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, really is. This week we focus on the challenges some countries may face trying to hit this target and we hear a really interesting rant from a listener around HIV language. Sources Fears of hidden HIV epidemic in eastern Ukraine as war takes its toll (telegraph.co.uk) New HIV infections quadruple in parts of Asia and the Pacific (telegraph.co.uk) Get Involved With Our...

We have discussed the likelihood of the UK meeting the Government target of reaching zero new HIV transmission by 2030, but what about the rest of the world? This week Sarah and Jess take a look at the plan set out by WHO. Sources Why the HIV epidemic is not over (who.int) Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030 Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you...

The HIV Podcast is back for 2024 with a stonker of an episode! When it opened it was the worlds largest centre for people living with HIV. Their pioneering, patient centred, approach to HIV care helped thousands - at one point around 2,000 people a week! If you haven't guessed yet, this week Sarah and Jess are talking about London Lighthouse. Get in touch with us or send your podcast intros to us: DM on instagram @TheHIVPodcast 07727666791 [email protected] Sources London Lighthouse -...

Join Sarah and Jess for an end of year special episode of The HIV Podcast! They have their usual bonkers chat while taking a look back over a very eventful year! A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us - we just couldn't do this without you! Podbible Listeners Choice Awards Click through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast! POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com) Voting closes on 31st December 2023 To...

You may remember a while back we dedicated an episode to finding links between HIV and chocolate. Well this week, Sarah has undertaken the task of trying to link one of Jess's loves, crisps, to HIV.....and this, is how the Gary Lineker episode was born! Podbible Listeners Choice Awards Click through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast! POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com) Voting closes on 31st December 2023 To...

Join Sarah and Jess as they take a look at the amazing amount that Madonna has done, and continues to do, for the positive community. This goes way beyond just fundraising and includes some truly remarkable HIV awareness raising tactics. Podbible Listeners Choice Awards Click through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast! POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com) Voting closes on 31st December...

Bug chasing - urban myth or dark reality? This week Sarah and Jess turn the spotlight on 'bug chasing', one of the terms given to people actively trying to contract HIV. They also discuss how Sarah would make an amazing cleaner at a sex party and celebrate reaching listeners in 175 countries! Vote for us in the Podbible listeners choice awards! POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com) Sources Bug chasing and gift giving: the potential for HIV transmission among...

It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost... Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note! This episode is sponsored by OraQuick OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid...

In part 2 of this pair of episodes looking at the aim to reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, Sarah and Jess take a more in-depth look at the main objectives of 'prevent, test, treat and retain'...and as always, they've got thoughts! Sources Towards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of talk about 2030 in the HIV sector, but what does it mean? Well today Sarah and Jess look at exactly what we mean when we are referencing HIV and 2030 and if the aims set out by the Government are achievable! There's lots to discuss, so this one is a two-parter! Sources Towards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 16th a new HIV advert was aired in Scotland. It's the first TV advert around HIV since the tombstone advert, almost 40 years ago, that terrified a generation! The new advert has caused quite a stir, with both positive and negative reactions, so this week Sarah and Jess take a look at the new campaign and discuss the reception it has received. Sources First TV ad on HIV since ‘tombstones’ 40 years ago set to tackle attitudes stuck in the 1980s | Terrence Higgins Trust...

In the second of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, Sarah and Jess focus on other areas of disclosure including travelling abroad, tattoos and piercings, sports and personal relationships. They also discuss the very exciting upcoming Independent Podcast Awards ceremony in which the podcast is a finalist in two categories! This episode is sponsored by OraQuick OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid...