Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she introduces Season 2 of the Sex Talks Podcast titled “Your Body, Your Future: Navigating Adulthood.” She kicks off the season with Job Ndeulita, a senior registered nurse at the #BeFree Cares Clinic at the #BeFree Youth Campus. Job, who holds a postgraduate diploma in nursing education from the University of South Africa, a postgraduate diploma in community nursing from Welwitchia University, a Master’s in nursing science from Philippine Christian ...
Aug 14, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's the Season 1 finale of Sex Talks Podcast! Join host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo as she chats with three dedicated listeners who've been there since episode one. Ismael Sefanya (22), a civil engineering student at NUST with a passion for community development, shares his key takeaways and favorite moments. Esther Gabriel (26), a training facilitator and board member at the Lidar Community Foundation, discusses how the podcast resonated with her drive to empower young girls. Rounding out the di...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min
Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, in our first episode of 2024! We're back with an exciting discussion on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in Namibia. Our guest is Helena Tangi Shigwedha, a registered nurse, midwife, and founder of the Hope Community Clinic Center. Helena brings over five years of experience in various healthcare sectors, including public health, nursing, and healthcare administration. Throughout the episode, she explains th...
Apr 24, 2024•33 min
Our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, engages Lazarus Ndiilenga in a conversation about the meaning and significance of U=U, its role in the HIV response, and its impact on individuals and communities. As a Senior Namibian Adolescent Treatment Supporter in the Khomas Region under MHSS and founder of the youth-led organization "Youth Empowerment Network," Ndiilenga brings valuable insights to the discussion. He explains the science behind U=U and its implications for both people living with HIV an...
Dec 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 8
Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she engages Lifalaza Simataa, who holds an Honors degree in Industrial Psychology and Organizational Psychology from the University of Namibia (UNAM). Lifalaza is also a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and novice writer. In this episode, Lifalaza discusses the basis of healthy relationships, breaks down what relationships are categorizes them into four categories, and further delves into how to identify if relationships are healthy or not and how to est...
Nov 23, 2023•26 min
Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she engages in yet another insightful conversation with Ruele Okeyo, the Director of Kenneth and Jacobs House in Kenya. This is a haven for homeless and runaway LGBTIQA+ youth in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also a gay man who is openly living with HIV and a host as well as founder of Sex-Ed by Ruele-ations. In this episode, Ruele broke down the concept of consent and how we can raise more awareness about it. This was broken down through the concept of Netfl...
Nov 02, 2023•28 min
Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she engages in a conversation with Puvinda Hengari. Puvinda is a political science student at the University of Namibia (UNAM), a dedicated youth activist, and the recently elected female president of AFRIYAN, holding the position of Country Representative for YouthHub. Puvi has been actively involved in the provision of essential sexual health services to young people in both higher education institutions and her broader community. In this episode, P...
Sep 27, 2023•18 min
Join our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, as she engages in a compelling conversation with Kaarina Iita, the Technical Director and Head of Programmes at the One Economy Foundation. Despite her background in agriculture with over eight years of experience, Kaarina has ventured into the vital realm of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), passionately empowering young people nationwide. In this enlightening episode, Kaarina delves into the recent launch of the groundbreaking #BeFree youth...
Sep 13, 2023•29 min
Join us for Episode 03 of our podcast as we delve into the intricacies of contraception with Dr. Julia Iyambo in the second part of this insightful discussion. Our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, continues her engaging conversation with Dr. Julia Iiyambo. Dr. Iiyambo is a distinguished graduate of the University of Kursk in the Russian Federation and holds a master's degree in HIV/AIDS Management from the International University of Management. In this installment of Episode 03, Dr. Iyambo delv...
Aug 30, 2023•29 min
In this series, host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo sits down with Dr. Julia Iiyambo, an international board-certified medical doctor and emergency care practitioner at the Windhoek Central Hospital. Dr. Iiyambo graduated from the University of Kursk in the Russian Federation and is currently pursuing a master's degree in HIV/AIDS management from the International University of Management. She is passionate about the holistic well-being of individuals and is dedicated to serving their health needs. I...
Aug 16, 2023•27 min
Join our host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo as she sits down with Ricky Howaseb, a third-year Education student at the International University of Management (IUM). Ricky is an advocate of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Trainer (CSE), and a Social Reform and Justice Advocate whose mission is to "Actively shape the future he envisioned for a progressive and inclusive society." In this episode, Ricky sheds some light on how his sexual journey as a you...
Aug 02, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1 highlights sexual conversations in an African household from a female perspective In this pilot episode, our host is joined by Mehafo Amunyela who describes her sexual journey as a young girl who is raised in an African household. In her journey, she narrates when she started her menstrual cycle, her sexual journey as well as finding both menstrual products and contraceptives that work for her. Join us as we listen to Mehafo unpacks her journey and let us in on how she started spreadin...
May 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1