Ep 82: PrEP, HIV, and Black Women

Viva La Vulva LA

In this episode of Viva La Vulva, we explore the intersection of HIV, Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and Black women's health. Our guests include Nikole Trainor (Public Health Practitioner), Lashae Alexander (sex educator), and Coloni Brown (a Black Woman taking PrEP). We dive into the current state of HIV among Black women and how PrEP can potentially prevent new cases of HIV. Nikole Trainor gives us insight into the initiatives and resources available for Black women to access PrEP and other sexual health services. Lashae Alexander guides us through how to have safer sex discussions and practices. And Coloni Brown shares her personal journey of why she started PrEP in the first place and how she's doing on the medicine. Finally, we discuss the stigma and misconceptions surrounding HIV and PrEP and how it affects Black women. Join us in this important conversation about sexual health, empowerment, and breaking down barriers to access.

Resources:

To order Free in-home HIV + other STI testing kits go to: www.havegoodsex.org

Lashae Alexander (sex educator)

www.shaedaily.com

@shaeislove

Nikole Trainor (Public Health Practitioner)

@goodsexsf

Coloni Brown

@coloni026

Dr. Cara Quant (host)

@vivalavulvala and @drcaraquant