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97: How to Teach LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Sex Ed

April 22, 2020 00:38:46
  1. Use gender neutral language when discussing sex
    1. Some people with vaginas are men
    2. Some people with penises are women
    3. Some people have ambiguous genitals (intersex)
  2. Include “gay sex” when teaching (vaginal, oral, anal)
    1. Teach douching and hygiene for anal sex
    2. Talk about the importance of lube
    3. Stress that not sex is insertion
  3. Remember to teach queer safe sex
    1. Clean your toys
    2. Use Prep
    3. Get tested regularly for HIV
  4. Know your orientations
    1. Asexuality/Aromantic
    2. Bisexual/pansexual
    3. Straight
    4. Gay/lesbian
    5. Polysexual
  5. Prepare for queer questions
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87: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness

February 5, 2020 0:44:46

As the name suggests, this day was created to focus on the specific epidemic of HIV & AIDS in black communities. And like everything that racism and bigotry touches, the AIDS crisis has been no different. We are not going to go into the full history behind AIDS as we will discuss that in June when we finally cover the AIDS epidemic. However, in this episode we will discuss the many biases and overt as well as subtle racism that prevented early treatment in black and brown communities. We will also give a fairly thorough explanation of HIV and AIDS and address some of the stigma around the virus.

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