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the science of sex, STIs, desire, performance, relationships, and pleasure — without pearl-clutching, scare tactics, or outdated sex-ed nonsense.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
The STI Testing Insurance Maze: What’s Actually Covered (And What Isn’t)
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Why does STI testing feel like a coin flip on whether you’ll get a surprise bill? In this episode, we untangle the American health insurance system piece by piece — from the eight different coverage categories you might fall into, to the ACA preventive services mandate that makes HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis screening legally free on most plans.
But “free” comes with asterisks. We dig into the single most important distinction almost no one talks about: screening versus diagnostic testing. Same test, same lab, different billing code, wildly different price. You’ll learn the two ICD-10 codes that determine whether you pay nothing or hundreds — and the exact phrase to say to your doctor before they order the test.
We also cover:
•Why your Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO might pay differently than your neighbor’s
•How state laws in California, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Texas change what’s covered and who gets told
•The Explanation of Benefits privacy trap for anyone on a family plan — and how to fix it
•Why herpes blood tests, HPV testing in men, and expanded panels often aren’t covered
•When cash-pay actually beats using insurance
If you’ve ever gotten a surprise medical bill for something you thought was free, this episode is for you.