
I get cold sores; do I have herpes?
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09/18/24 • 10 min
DB responds to a listener concerned about oral herpes and dives deep into destigmatizing this commonly-misunderstood STI! DB breaks down the prevalence of oral herpes, its symptoms, and how it spreads, plus offers tips for managing outbreaks and knowing when to seek medical care.
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Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
DB responds to a listener concerned about oral herpes and dives deep into destigmatizing this commonly-misunderstood STI! DB breaks down the prevalence of oral herpes, its symptoms, and how it spreads, plus offers tips for managing outbreaks and knowing when to seek medical care.
—— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast!—— Follow Sex Ed with DB on:
Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here.
Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.
Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].
——
Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by:
Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand.
Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here!
——
About Sex Ed with DB:
Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
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Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.
Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].
——
Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by:
Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand.
Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here!
——
About Sex Ed with DB:
Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
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—— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast!—— Follow Sex Ed with DB on:
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Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB’s workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand.
Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at [email protected].
——
Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by:
Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand.
Get discounts on all of DB’s favorite things here!
——
About Sex Ed with DB:
Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team:
Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)
Producer: Sadie Lidji
Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen
Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn
Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
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