Infected: Putting Misinformation About Herpes To Bed

Anita, like many of us, was essentially taught that a herpes diagnosis means the end of a good sex life. Now it's time for a real education about the sexually transmitted infection, which is extremely common and far less terrifying once you open the door to conversation about it. Meet the guests: - Sex and culture critic Ella Dawson talks about her experience navigating a herpes diagnosis and how opening up about it publicly has shaped her life and relationships. - Infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Leone shares the science of herpes and clears up common misconceptions about the virus. - Anita's good friend shares the range of responses she's gotten while disclosing her diagnosis and how she hopes the conversation around herpes will evolve. Read the transcript | Review the podcast Follow Embodied on Twitter and Instagram

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