CHEcast is a program of the Center for Health Empowerment, a nonprofit sexual health clinic that provides HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP, HIV testing and care and STI testing and treatment to our community at little to no cost. We specialize in providing care to people of color and other marginalized communities. We have clinics in both Austin and Dallas and offer convenient telehealth services across Texas. Visit us online at checlinic.org to book an appointment today.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections is the world’s longest running international journal on sexual health. It aims to keep practitioners, trainees and researchers up to date in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all STIs and HIV.
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An Aussie swinger couple who turned their relationship from monogamous to non-monogamous. We share our real life experiences with swinging, events, hotwifing stories, couple dating and non-monogamy We explore the swinging lifestyle as a couple and share all facets of sex positivity with our listeners Our podcast was formerly called Swinging Downunder
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Healthcare Hodgepodge with Healthcare Purchasing News features interviews and article reads. The podcast features topics from the publication’s many verticals including supply chain, infection prevention, sterile processing, surgical/critical care, healthcare IT, EVS, and more.
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What would it be like to live fully connected to our bodies? In my podcast, I discuss the deepest of life’s questions and topics with guests about ways in which we have been living disconnected from who we are, and how to get back inside of our own bodies.
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Podcast interviews with the best medical professionals bringing you up to date information on hormonal health for women, whatever their age.
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives about which bodies, identities, relationship styles, or sexual activities are considered acceptable and reclaim the power of sexual freedom. Recen ...
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Emily Schranck || Tarot, Sobriety, Higher Self
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Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Emily about her incredible journey with tarot and sobriety. We delved into her deep passion for tarot and how it’s been a pivotal part of her healing journey. Emily opened up about her experiences with body image and self-acceptance, and how she’s navigated those challenges. Emily also shared her …
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Urgent Care STI Testing with Sarah Alasya
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Sarah Alasya is director of Urgent Care, national accounts, at Medline and is a board member on North East Regional Urgent Care Association. At Medline, Sarah provides expert insights to Urgent Cares across the United States, identifying efficient and effective operational solutions that drive quality outcomes. She has served the healthcare industr…
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Soft Cocks and Life Beyond Erectile Dysfunction - with Steph Takaya
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Have you ever struggled to get or stay hard during sex? Loved or dated with someone whose dick stays soft? Been in a swinger situation where people with dicks in the room are embarrassed when they don’t get it up? Both cocks that sometimes stay soft depending on the situation (e.g. with a new partner or during group sex) and cocks that are chronica…
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Inventory Control vs. Management with Ashlea Soffrou
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Ashlea Souffrou is a highly experienced medical device industry veteran with a passion for developing sustainable and cost-effective healthcare solutions. As the founder and CEO of SxanPro, she has successfully digitized inventory processes throughout the hospital supply chain. Ashlea discusses Inventory Control vs. Inventory Management on today's …
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Entering Group Sex as a Young Single Guy - with David
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The average age of attendance at group sex events is typically higher than the average in the general public. It takes some bravery and self-confidence to step so far outside social norms and share sexuality in front of other people. Even for older adults, group sex can be intimidating at first. David shares how he grew after his first experience w…
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Medical Device Recalls with Guillermo Ramas
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Guillermo M. Ramas brings to the table over 27 years of industry experience. At present, Guillermo serves as the Founder and CEO of NotiSphere, Inc., a healthcare technology startup transforming the traditional handling of medical supply disruption communications. Guillermo and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the current state of medical devi…
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Hyper-sexuality After Sexual Assault - with GeeGee
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“Complex personhood”, a concept from sociologist Avery Gordon, refers to the truth that we are all full of contradictions, neither victim nor perpetrator, neither fully wounded nor fully healed, always somewhere in between and both, stumbling as we search for ways to survive and thrive. Sexuality is a huge part of our complex personhood. It can be …
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Enforcing education from the top down and ensuring transparency in staying up to date with training are key for workers who come in contact with sharps. Associate Editor, Matt MacKenzie of HPN reads an important article from our July edition.By Endeavor Business Media
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Developing Personal Power through Sex Work - with Pixie Mae
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Porn and full-service sex work are often described as demeaning professions, something a person would do only out of financial desperation, trauma, addiction or coercion. Pixie Mae presents a more nuanced perspective. Many sex workers have spoken out against policies meant to “rescue” them from their chosen profession. Indeed, “the right to not be …
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Tom Redding leads the healthcare supply chain practice at St. Onge Company. On this episode he speaks with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider about the latest trends, challenges, and solutions for supply chain departments.By Endeavor Business Media
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Kink and Relationships on the Autism Spectrum - with Steph Takaya
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In mainstream media, autism is often depicted as a deterrent to successful romantic or sexual relationships. Steph presents an alternate perspective: autism is a different way of thinking and being that can be harnessed as interpersonal superpowers. For example, autistic people are often highly empathetic, have a strong moral compass and are more c…
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Sarah B. Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL, CIS is a certified CSSNerd! As a career strategist with her company PRETREAT CSS, she and Sterile Processing professionals work together to create objective driven goals in their professional development so they can onboard into their Sterile Processing career mindset. Sarah and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discus…
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Accessing Preventive Sexual Healthcare - with Madame Law
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STI testing is the bedrock of a sustainable sex life, for everyone and especially for happily slutty adults. Most STIs today are easily identified and cured or treated. However, without easy access to testing and early detection, STIs can have devastating life consequences. Stigma, discrimination, fear, and lack of financial investment in preventiv…
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Girlfriends Host A Swingers Hotel Takeover - Behind the scenes with Mallory Casual Swinger
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers PodcastBehind the Scenes with Mallory from Casual Swinger: Miami Swingers Hotel Takeover Get ready for a fun, sexy, and behind-the-scenes look at the Miami Swingers Hotel Takeover with special guest host Mallory from the Casual Swinger Podcast! We spent a few wild days in an Airbn…
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Novel antimicrobial approaches to Trichomoniasis
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Today we provide you with an update on the sexually transmitted infection: Trichomonas vaginalis, a protozoan which infects the vagina, urethra and paraurethral glands. It is an uncommon cause of vaginal discharge and penile urethritis and can persist for a long time if left untreated. Up to 50% of people with vaginal infections and especially peop…
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Joe Maes is a product specialist for Medline in Phlebotomy and blood collection. Prior to working for Medline, Joe worked as a Pediatric ER Nurse at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital for 6 years. Joe discusses best practices and tips for needlestick safety with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider.…
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Entering the Dating World as a Baby Queer - with Orion Pax
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Dating in the straight world often comes with a lot of gendered assumptions about who takes initiative, in what ways, and what sexual interactions look like. Unlearning these assumptions can be tough when beginning to pursue dates or relationships with queer folks. Although Orion has had anonymous gay sex for two decades, he is just beginning to ex…
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Preventing Infections with Artificial Intelligence
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Associate Editor, Matt MacKenzie reads this June article on how AI remains a promising tool for clinical use, but manual review remains vital.By Endeavor Business Media
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BDSM Kink as Silly Adult Play - with T.Max
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Being silly is often dismissed as frivolous, inappropriate and childish, incompatible with adult responsibilities. But a lot of research shows that silly play can be a life-giving activity, increasing creativity, reducing anxiety, and deepening social connections. While T.Max has always enjoyed being silly in playful hobbies like snowboarding and s…
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Miami Swingers Hotel Takeover: Behind the Scenes and Beyond
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Miami Swingers Hotel Takeover: Behind the Scenes and Beyond Get ready for an inside look at the Miami Swingers Hotel Takeover! Join us as we share the excitement, fun, and unique experiences from this unforgettable event. We start with an overview of what made the Miami takeover special, followed by a break to tell a sexy story from the event, and …
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Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter. Jay is back for a second episode, this time on the importance of c…
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Couples Transitioning from Monogamy to Polyamory - with Adrian Martin
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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …
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A new study, published on Jan. 10, 2024, by the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), sounded the alarm on a number of pathogens that surfaces in hospitals tend to harbor that were previously not known or expected to be particularly harmful to patients. New research suggests that those pathogens, including skin flora and environmental bacte…
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Negotiation and Boundaries in BDSM and Porn - with Hazel Havoc
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When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…
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Author of the amazing memoir, Boyslut, and sex and relationship columnist Zachary Zane joined me on the podcast this week to talk about allllll the things. We talked about bisexuality, navigating polyamory, the importance of therapy and medication, and how he developed a healthy relationship with his body along the way. I first came across Zach whe…
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Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter.By Endeavor Business Media
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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…
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Healthcare Hodgepodge with Healthcare Purchasing News features interviews and article reads. The podcast features topics from the publication’s many verticals including supply chain, infection prevention, sterile processing, surgical/critical care, healthcare IT, EVS, and more.By Endeavor Business Media
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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax
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Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…
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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max
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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…
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It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…
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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax
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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …
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DoxyPEP Sti Prevention - Swingers Health Vol 7
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast DoxyPEP STI Prevention - Swingers Health Vol 7 In this episode of Swingers Health, we delve into the world of sexual health and explore a groundbreaking method for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within the non-monogamous community: DoxyPEP. Join us as we…
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Let's Get Spicy Swingers Island Takeover Chat BONUS EP
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast Let's Get Spicy Welcome to a Bonus Episode of the Wanderlust Swingers Podcast featuring our friends Mr and Mrs H from the bed hoppers Podcast in the UK. Spicy Island Takeover by Spicy Match We're heading to the Spicy Match Swingers Island takeover in July called Spicy Isla…
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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband
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It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…
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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin
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Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…
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Pants On / Off Swinger Friends: The Pros and Cons
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast Swinger Friends In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of "Pants On / Off Swinger Friends," a dynamic that blurs the lines between friendship and sexual exploration within the swinging lifestyle. Pants On / Off Friendships The Pros Explore the freedom and excitemen…
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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax
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Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…
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Moriah Conant || Coming out as an adult, suicide prevention, dissociation
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Moriah Conant is a queer, disabled psychologist-in-training who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, especially in the areas of trauma, identity development, and identity integration. She utilizes a relational psychodynamic approach to therapy, along with feminist psychology and LGBTQIA+ affirming psychology. They are also passionate…
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Light Me Up - Energy and Impact Play - with Hazel Havoc
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Impact play is a sexual kink that involves hitting someone with hands or instruments like flogs, whips, or paddles to cause consensual pain or sensation. Although this is a well-known form of BDSM, representations of this kink often leave out the complex energy exchange that takes place between participants and the mental and emotional health benef…
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Revisiting gonorrhoea: Update on the 4CMenB vaccine for gonorrhoea prevention
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You will recall a previous podcast about preventing Neisseria gonorrhoea through an effective vaccine. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a ubiquitous sexually transmitted bacteria that can cause both localised and systemic disease if left untreated. It may be transmitted to neonates. We also reported on a rise of the gonorrhoea incidence, as well as increas…
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Walking Through Fear and Shame to Share Your Truth
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You can fit in the box society gives us, conforming to expectations about how we should love, have sex, raise families, work, dress, and behave. Or, if you dare to step outside the box, and you continue accepting yourself when other people tell you to get back in the box, you might find that there’s so much more room to play, room for freedom, expl…
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast Swingers Date Ideas Get ready to spice up your dating game with swingers date ideas. Firstly, we share what we think a date in the swingers lifeestyle is, then we take a break and tell a sexy story before sharing our top 5 tips to creating sexy swingers dates. In this epis…
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Swingers Mental Health - Swingers Health Vol 6 - Part 1
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Swinging Lifestyle + Hotwife Lifestyle Podcast - Wanderlust Swingers Podcast Swingers Health Vol 6 - Mental Health The Swingers Lifestyle is exciting, there are all these fun parties, costumes and new emotions to play with. But there is also the reality that with these new emotions and new experiences we need to consider what impact this might have…
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