Coming Together for Sexual Health

Coming Together for Sexual Health is a podcast for providers and advocates passionate about health equity and inclusive care. We unpack both the how and the why of improving sexual and reproductive health. From root structural problems to improvements in clinical care, we keep the attention on people most impacted by STIs, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases.

We are powered by leading sexual health trainers at UCSF’s California Prevention Training Center. Join our sex-positive conversations with expert clinicians, public health leaders, and community members wherever you get your podcasts.

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Podcast Episode

Vagina Obscura: A Conversation with Rachel E. Gross
Meet Rachel E. Gross, science journalist and author of Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage. In this first part of a two–part conversation, Rachel shares how her personal experience with bacterial vaginosis inspired…

STD/HIV Partner Services Interview Demonstration

This video provides an example of a mock partner services interview with a syphilis client. HIV prevention is also addressed extensively during the interview.

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Partner Services

CDC Train’s Passport to Partner Services online modules are for providers who conduct all aspects of Partner Services (PS), and they are designed for PS professionals of all experience levels.

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Integrating PrEP into Partner Services

CDC Train’s Integrating PrEP into Partner Services course is designed to give Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) the tools they need to offer HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to their clients by reviewing what PrEP is, how it differs from post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and how to assess whether a patient is eligible.

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Living with HIV: Stigma

Living with HIV: Stigma

This short video highlights people living with HIV talking about the impact of HIV-related stigma on their lives and communities.

The Missing Link: HIV and Sexual Health Conversation

The Missing Link: HIV and Sexual Health Conversation

Six fundamental sexual health principles guide clients toward a greater understanding of their current relationship with HIV. Linking sexual health principles within HIV services is a collaborative sexual health conversation that defines and supports each person’s personal vision of sexual health.

Healing from Trauma: The Missing Ingredient in the Care of HIV-Positive Women

Healing from Trauma: The Missing Ingredient in the Care of HIV-Positive Women

Despite being engaged in care, many HIV positive women still struggle with stigma, non-disclosure, isolation, depression, addiction and other barriers to health and well-being. Recognizing and addressing the high rates of trauma in this population holds the promise to reframe care and to help HIV-positive women realize their inherent health and power.

Living with HIV: Engagement in Care

Living with HIV: Engagement in Care

Firsthand stories from individuals living with HIV and how they became engaged in care.

Adolescents, Technology and Reducing Risk for HIV, STDs and Pregnancy

Adolescents, Technology and Reducing Risk for HIV, STDs and Pregnancy

This white paper is intended for practitioners and others who work with adolescents and provides an overview about the ways in which digital technology can be used to improve the sexual health of adolescents.

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