STI Testing Redefined: One Mistake That Changed Sexual Health Forever | Sex Education
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Show Notes
In this episode of Please Me, Eve sits down with Robert Johnson, founder of Shameless Care, for a raw, eye-opening conversation about the serious gaps in standard STI testing — and how his personal experience sparked a much-needed revolution in sexual health care.
Robert shares how a routine STI panel — that came back negative — still left him unknowingly transmitting gonorrhea. That one moment revealed a much bigger problem in the way most doctors approach STI testing, especially when it comes to oral and asymptomatic infections. Together, Eve and Robert dive deep into:
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Why “full panel” testing often isn’t full at all
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The shocking truth about oral gonorrhea and how often it’s missed
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How the swinger and ethically non-monogamous communities approach safe sex — and where they fall short
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The stigma, controversy, and misunderstanding around herpes testing
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How Shameless Care is filling critical gaps left by traditional medical care
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The conversations we should be having with our partners before becoming sexually active
PLUS: Robert shares valuable free resources that can help you advocate for comprehensive STI testing with your own doctor, even if you can’t afford full at-home kits.
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