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the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.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
Shave, Wax, Regret? What Grooming Does to Your STI Risk
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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 (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV). And it can take THREE WEEKS to recover to baseline! Just in time to wax or shave again!
In this episode, Robert and Anna break down the science of skin-based STI transmission. You’ll learn:
•How HSV enters the body through small breaches in the outer skin layers—and what has to happen first for the virus to get in
•How HPV specifically targets the basal layer of your epithelium, requiring micro-abrasions or nicks in the skin—like those left behind by razors or wax strips
They also discuss three real-world, peer-reviewed studies that looked at grooming habits and STI transmission rates—and the results are, frankly, surprising.
Whether you go bare, trimmed, or full bush, this episode is about making informed decisions about your body, your pleasure, and your health.