Sex is Good Podcast
Sex is Good.
And we’re done pretending otherwise.
The Sex Is Good podcast exists to say the quiet part out loud: sex is fun, sex is normal, and sex is something adults get to enjoy without shame, fear, or bad information.
Hosted by the founder of a sex-positive telehealth company and a medical provider who actually understands how bodies work in the real world, this podcast breaks down the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.
We talk about the things you weren’t taught in school.
We unlearn the myths you were taught.
And we remind you that having a great sex life and taking care of your sexual health are not opposites — they’re partners.
Yes, we talk about STIs.
Yes, we talk about testing and prevention.
And no, that doesn’t mean sex has to be boring, stressful, or wrapped in shame.
You can absolutely have your cake and eat it too. You can have a wild, fulfilling, adventurous sex life and be informed, responsible, and confident about your health. In fact, we’d argue that’s the whole point.
This isn’t a sex story podcast.
It’s a sex science, sex truth, and sex freedom podcast.
Smart, evidence-based, irreverent, and unapologetically pro-pleasure.
Because sex is good. And we’re done pretending it’s not.
Sex is Good Podcast
Herpes Isn’t What You Think: The Shameless Truth About HSV
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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 herpesvirus family — including HSV-1, HSV-2, Epstein-Barr (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) — and explore the massive, underappreciated impact these viruses have on the human body.
This isn’t your typical “just wear a condom” STI talk. We’re talking latent infection, viral latency, neurological effects, herpes HIV, and why nearly everyone has some version of this virus… but no one is talking about it.
If you love science, hate stigma, and want to actually understand what’s going on in your body — this is the episode.
Topics Covered:
•The herpesvirus family: 8 members, lifelong impact
•HSV-1 vs HSV-2: brain, genitals, and beyond
•Why herpes testing isn’t recommended for most people
•Epstein-Barr, cancer, and chronic disease
•The virology of shame — and why it’s time to move on
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