
Shameless Care Podcast
The Shameless Care Podcast delivers honest, sex-positive conversations about sexual health, STI testing, and relationships—without fear or shame. Hosted by the founder and a practicing medical provider, it’s where real talk meets real medicine.
Episodes
28 episodes
10 Sexual Anatomy Facts That Aren't What you Think
That internal wall of tissue between the anus and the vagina - it has a name: the rectovaginal septum. And the perineal sponge—that’s erectile tissue that sits right on top of that septum—gets engorged during arousal, adding even more sensation...
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Episode 28
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44:15

The Science of the One-Night Stand
What’s really happening in our brains and bodies during a one-night stand? Why do some people swear by them while others wake up filled with regret? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna dive into the fascinating, messy...
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Episode 27
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41:20

Vaginas Don’t Retire: Sex, STIs, and Menopause
Menopause isn’t the end of your sex life—despite what society, bad TV, and your high school health class might’ve implied. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, we’re diving deep into what actually happens during perimenopause and meno...
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Episode 26
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33:45

Penis Size and Science: What’s Normal, What Partners Really Desire
🎙️ Penis Size and Science: What’s Normal, What Partners Really DesirePenis size anxiety is everywhere—on message boards, in locker rooms, and yes, even in the bedroom. But how much of it is grounded in actual science? And what do partne...
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Episode 25
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30:20

Shave, Wax, Regret? What Grooming Does to Your STI Risk
It’s safe to say that most sex-positive folks groom their pubic hair—but did you know that both shaving and waxing can increase your risk of STIs?It’s true—especially for infections that enter through the skin, like human papillomavirus...
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Episode 24
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38:15

Female Ejaculation: Will Science Throw a Wet Blanket or Get Us All Wet?
Female ejaculation and squirting: What are they? Are they the same thing?it’s one of the most debatedujhg, misunderstood, and myth-loaded topics in sexual health. Is squirting pee? Is it something else entirely? Is it even real? In this...
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Episode 23
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27:30

Super Gonorrhea: Are STIs Outsmarting Antibiotics?
This week’s episode of the Shameless Care Podcast serves up a mix of humor, science, and straight-talk sexual health—exactly how we like it.We open with the Dirty Joke of the Week, a quick dose of irreverence involving a philandering do...
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Episode 22
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46:09

Backseat Heat: Sex and Americana at the Drive-In
Buckle up and back into your spot—this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast takes you on a ride through the surprisingly sexy history of America’s drive-in movie theaters.Robert and Anna open the trunk of nostalgia to explore how the dr...
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Episode 21
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35:20

BV: The Hottest Biofilm of the Summer
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is confusing, frustrating, and often misunderstood. It’s not technically an STI—but it sure acts like one.In this episode, Robert and Anna take a deep dive into everything BV:•What it is (and isn’t)•Why ...
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Episode 20
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33:53

Does Ejaculation Increase STI risk?
Does ejaculation actually increase your risk of spreading—or catching—an STI? This week, we dig into the science of fluids, friction, and infection.In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna explore how ejaculation a...
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Episode 19
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26:22

Skeptics Guide to STI testing
We’ve all heard the phrase, “something is better than nothing.” But when it comes to STI testing? Prolly not. In this episode, we’ll cover:•Why “better than nothing” can be worse than you think•Why many "free" and public te...
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Episode 18
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37:20

The Original STI: A Shameless History of Syphilis
Before HIV, before chlamydia, there was syphilis — the original venereal villain. In this episode, Robert and Anna take you on a wild ride through the scandalous history of syphilis: from Columbus and the French pox to mercury treatments, Mad K...
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Episode 17
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31:50

Sex, Science, and Sildenafil: Real Solutions for Women’s Pleasure
It’s 2025. We have self-driving cars, and instant delivery of anything you want…But when it comes to women’s sexual pleasure?We’re still catching up.This week on the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna dive deep into a topic...
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Episode 16
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34:05

3000 Swingers, Bourbon Street, and a UFO Full of Martians: Our Naughty N’awlins Recap
What do 3000 swingers, two French Quarter hotels, and a herd of Martians have in common? Apparently, all roads lead to Naughty N’awlins — the largest lifestyle takeover in the U.S., and yes, we were there for all of it.In this episode o...
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Episode 15
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38:57

DoxyPEP and women - The truth shall set us free.
DoxyPEP is one of the most powerful STI prevention tools we’ve ever had—if you actually take it.In 2023, a high-profile study out of Kenya made headlines: Doxycycline PEP didn’t work for cisgender women. News outlets ran with the soundb...
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Episode 14
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35:36

Alcohol, Sex, and Science
Is alcohol an aphrodisiac… or a well-dressed erection killer?In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna break down how booze actually affects your sex life—from first drink flirty to whiskey dick disaster. We cover:<...
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Episode 13
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24:57

Adenovirus: The Eye-Melting, Urethra-Burning, Totally-Not-an-STI STI
🎙️ Episode Title:“Adenovirus: The Eye-Melting, Urethra-Burning, Totally-Not-an-STI STI”⸻🎧 Episode Description:You thought you knew your STIs. You thought testing negative meant you were in the clear. You thought pink eye...
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Episode 12
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26:19

Scaredy Wang: Performance Anxiety, Adrenaline, and a Better Fix
Episode Description:Let’s talk about the thing no one talks about: erectile dysfunction caused by anxiety, not blood flow.Jokingly termed "Scaredy Wang" by the SNL character "The Ladies Man" in the 1990's—this kind of ED that shows ...
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Episode 11
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33:51

HPV-16 and Oropharyngeal Cancer: What the Science Says — and What It Doesn’t
Trigger warning: CancerRobert got a bit emotional at the beginning of this one. Cancer is a scary word. HPV is one of the most common viruses on earth—and the leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer. In this episod...
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Episode 10
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39:54

Hard Truths: Shameless Duo, Gonorrhea-ly Bad Jokes, and the Reality of STI Reporting
Description:We’re back — and we’re fully loaded.In this episode, Robert and Anna kick off with the launch of Shameless Duo, a powerful new ED medication designed to help you perform when it matters — without guessing games ...
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Episode 9
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34:13

STI Truth Bombs, Bad Reviews, and What to Wear at Naughty in New Orleans
“STI Truth Bombs, Bad Reviews, and What to Wear at Naughty in New Orleans”If you think you know everything you need to about STI testing… you probably don’t.And odds are, your doctor doesn’t either.In this episode of the Sha...
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Episode 8
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35:17

Reddit Sex Questions & Naughty in New Orleans: Judging, Swapping, and Swabbing
This week on the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna are answering the internet’s most chaotic, panicked, and occasionally heartwarming questions about sex, STIs, and non-monogamy—pulled straight from Reddit.We’re also getting ready...
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Episode 7
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30:37

Can ED Meds Fix Performance Anxiety? Usually—and Here’s the Science
Let’s set the record straight.Performance anxiety is real. ED medications do help. And no, you’re not imagining things when your brain screws up a moment your body was otherwise fully on board for.In this episode of the Shameless Ca...
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Episode 6
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30:28

PrEP, Profits, and the STI Test Kits That Are Failing You
This one’s a double feature: a deep dive into the truth about PrEP — the HIV prevention pill that changed everything.What we cover:•Why most STI tests are dangerously incomplete•How many infections are missed without throat/rect...
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Episode 5
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29:05

Herpes Isn’t What You Think: The Shameless Truth About HSV
Did you know there are herpes viruses that cause cancer? Or that HSV-2 has been linked to changes in the brain? This episode goes way beyond cold sores and awkward conversations.Robert and Anna dive deep into the science of the herpesvi...
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Episode 4
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43:35
