Hidradenitis SuppuraDIVAS
Welcome!! We're glad you found us! If you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), or know someone who does, this is the podcast for you!
Join Brindley and Cyd who each have unique perspectives on what living with HS looks like, as we talk about life with HS. We'll cover common misconceptions, motherhood, talk with experts, mental health, sex and intimacy with HS, getting diagnosed, and everything in between!
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If you feel like you may have HS or know someone with Hidradenitis Suppurativa please know you’re not alone! Visit our Dermatology List here to find a dermatologist near you who is familiar with HS.
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Hidradenitis SuppuraDIVAS
Dating, Masculinity & HS: A Raw Conversation With Parish & Joey
In this powerful crossover episode of Hidradenitis Suppuradivas, Brindley and Cyd sit down with Parish and Joey—two familiar voices from HS Brotherhood—to talk openly about what it really means to date, love, and navigate masculinity while living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Together, they unpack the real stuff most people never say out loud:
• When (and whether) to disclose HS while dating
• The emotional weight of intimacy, insecurity, and body image
• Erectile dysfunction, fear, and the mental load HS creates
• Redefining masculinity when your body forces you to slow down
• Why men deserve safe spaces too.
This is one of the most honest, vulnerable, and relatable conversations we’ve had yet. Whether you’re navigating HS yourself or love someone who is, this episode will stay with you.
✨ Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.
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This podcast was made possible by our sponsors UCB and Sanofi.