Trans and non-binary people are key populations whose HIV prevention and treatment needs have been neglected, so in the first of this two-parter, Sarah and Jess take a look at the data around this and what it means for the trans community. Sources HIV and trans and non-binary people in the UK | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com) First data on trans people accessing HIV care in England | aidsmap Latest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Ever thought that HIV in no way relates to you? That you have never had a connection to HIV? Well this week Jess and Sarah continue their quest to show that HIV touches so many differing aspects of our lives and that everyone can find a link, in some way or another to HIV - and this week, it's via cult film and TV that you may not realise have an HIV connection - Grease and Fame! Sources Dennis Cleveland Stewart - Wikipedia Grease (film) - Wikipedia Gene Anthony Ray - Wikipedia Fame (1982 TV ser...
Jun 23, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 84
This week Sarah and Jess talk HIV, periods and the menopause. Now before you decided that this episode is just for people that have/had periods, this episode is brimming with vital HIV information, that we ALL need to be more aware of, so get listening now! Sources Menstrual health and HIV | aidsmap How Does HIV Impact Women's Health? | HIV.gov Menopause | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk) PRIME (Positive Transitions Through the Menopause) Study: a protocol for a mixed-methods study investigat...
Jun 16, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 83
To celebrate National Sex Day, Sarah and Jess chat all things sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction, in relation to HIV. Sources How To Keep Yourself HIV Safe While Using Sex Toys | the Urban Dater Shared sex toys likely caused rare case of lesbian HIV transmission (7628) (advocate.com) Sexual dysfunction and HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 09, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 82
In March 2022 social media influencer Gena Tew shared with her followers that she had been given an AIDS diagnosis. Unable to walk and losing the sight in one of her eyes, her recovery from this diagnosis has been a battle, but one that she is definitely winning. She continues to share her journey on social media, helping educate a whole new generation about HIV. This week, Sarah and Jess share Gena Tew's story. Sources Who is Gena Tew? Instagram influencer linked to Hip-Hop stars reveals AIDS d...
Jun 02, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 81
There is no doubt that Sharon Stone is an icon! She is also an HIV advocate who has given well over two decades to HIV activism, something she feels had a detrimental affect on her acting career. This week Sarah and Jess take a closer look at this claim to see if HIV did indeed "destroy" Sharon Stone's career. Sources Sharon Stone opens up on facing backlash over AIDS activism: ‘destroyed my career’ (geo.tv) Sharon Stone says backlash over Aids activism ‘destroyed’ her career | Evening Standard ...
May 26, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 80
What HIV tests are available for you to do in the comfort of your own home and how easy are they to take? This week we try out some home HIV test options to help you understand which one might suit you best, from rapid, to oral and postal HIV tests! This episode is sponsored by OraQuick OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless,...
May 19, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Rudolf Nureyev was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer and is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. This week we take a look at his career and what effect his HIV diagnosis had on his life. Sources Rudolf Nureyev - Wikipedia Doctor Confirms Nureyev Had AIDS Virus - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Nureyev Did Have AIDS, His Doctor Confirms - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 78
On March 26th 1995 Eric Lynn Wright, aka Eazy-E, passed away from AIDS-induced pneumonia. As a member of controversial group N.W.A. and a pioneer of the gangster rap genre, Eazy-E's HIV status sent shock waves through the community. In part two we focus on the conspiracies around how Eazy-E contracted HIV. Sources A Look Back: Eazy-E’s Death and a 1995 Hip-Hop Concert for HIV Causes - POZ (83) Eazy-E Dissing Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg - YouTube Eazy-E - Wikipedia Suge Knight - Wikipedia (83) Ice Cube...
May 05, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 77
On March 26th 1995 Eric Lynn Wright, aka Eazy-E, passed away from AIDS-induced pneumonia. As a member of controversial group N.W.A. and a pioneer of the gangster rap genre, Eazy-E's HIV status sent shock waves through the community. In part one we set the scene and take a look at Easy-E's life in the world of hip-hop. Sources A Look Back: Eazy-E’s Death and a 1995 Hip-Hop Concert for HIV Causes - POZ (83) Eazy-E Dissing Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg - YouTube Eazy-E - Wikipedia Suge Knight - Wikipedia (...
Apr 28, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 76
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s. We come to the fifth and final part of this mini series where we take a look at the life of a remarkable young woman, Janie Queen, who helped pave the way for children across the world to have better health outcomes and live a long and healthy lives with HIV. Sources Special report on kids with HIV wins award (chron.com) N_NP_MarchApril_2020_interactive.pdf (nppa.or...
Apr 21, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 75
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s. In episode 4 we focus of the work of Smiley Pool, who first went over to Romania as a press photographer for the Houston Chronicle and went on to document, over two decades, the work of the remarkable people making a difference to these children's lives. Sources Through the White Door — Smiley Pool Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Apr 14, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 74
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s. In episode 3 we focus on the experience of Steven Doyle, who gave up life in Ireland, to volunteer in Romania and help care for the children in orphanages, hospitals and on the street. An incredible individual who continues to support those living with HIV. This episode is dedicated to Nicu Bordian. Sources https://stevendoylephotographer.com/ European AIDS Treatmen...
Apr 07, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 73
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s. In the second episode we take a look at the steps Romania took to support these children and how things changed. Sources "Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org) Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic and Serves as a Model...
Mar 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 72
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s. In the first episode we explore why so many children were in hospitals and orphanages how they contracted HIV and what became of them. Sources "Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org) Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic...
Mar 24, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 71
After 19 seasons playing Miss Kitty, on the western 'Gunsmoke', Amanda Blake was a household name and fan favourite! In August 1989 Amanda dies after a long battle with oral cancer, or did she? It's later reported that she died of AIDS making her the first Hollywood actress to pass away from AIDS. But what really happened? Sources Amanda Blake Died of AIDS, Doctor Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Amanda Blake's Death Was AIDS-Related, Doctor Says | AP News What Happened To Amanda Blake, G...
Mar 17, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 70
To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are covering the story of an absolute force of nature - Eliane Becks, or as some of you might know her, HIV Stigma Fighter. After her HIV diagnosis she initially began fighting stigma from behind her curtains, as she describes it, and then decided to be open about her HIV status. As her name would suggest, she has gone on to challenge stigma and help create real change for people living with HIV in multiple countries! Addition requested by Eli...
Mar 10, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 69
In 1994 Pedro Zamora joined the cast of The Real World San Francisco where he openly discussed his HIV status, sexuality, and relationship with his partner, Sean Sasser. One day after the final episode of The Real World aired, aged just 22, Pedro passed away. As one of the first openly gay and HIV positive people in mainstream media he inspired and educated a generation and his HIV education legacy lives on. This week, is Pedro's week. . Sources Pedro Zamora - Wikipedia Pedro Zamora | Legacy Pro...
Mar 03, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 68
They say variety is the spice of life, so this week we discuss what a vast range of condoms there are and also take a look at condoms of the future! Sources Different Types Of Condom | LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor UK My Condom Size | Find the Right Condom Size | Determine Your Condom Size | Whats My (Partners) Condom Size | Condom Too Tight | Condom Too Loose (luckybloke.com) The search to make a perfect condom - BBC Future How To Have An Eco Friendly Sex Life | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk...
Feb 24, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 67
To celebrate National Condom Week, we’re taking you on a whistle-stop tour through condom history! When was the earliest condom identified and how did we get to the mass produced version we see today? Sources History of condoms - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 66
With so much 'finger-pointing', especially across social media, that often vilifies people living with HIV, what will it take to alter the narrative that exists around HIV and where do we even begin? This week we discuss how to start making a changes. Sources No sources this week it's all Sarah's handywork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 65
In the final episode of our blackmail mini series we take a look at some fascinating examples of when HIV is used to facilitate extortion. Sources Tesco Clubcard - Wikipedia Aids blackmail man is jailed | HeraldScotland (PDF) Bioterrorism and Biocrimes The Illicit Use of Biological Agents Since 1900 | Seth Carus - Academia.edu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 03, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 64
This week we focus on Andy Bell, from the band Erasure, and how he was harassed by some of the British media about HIV, even though he was HIV negative at the time. Sources Revisiting Erasure's Andy Bell: The Classic HIV Plus Interview (hivplusmag.com) Erasure’s Andy Bell recalls fan support after sharing HIV+ status (yahoo.com) Andy Bell: 'I'd had enough of being bullied' | Music | The Guardian ‘It’s the songs that count’: Erasure’s Andy Bell on being out in the 80s, living with HIV and falling...
Jan 27, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 63
What would happen if a member of your family used your HIV status to blackmail you? This week we find out how Jamie Brickhouse handled this difficult situation and what has changed in Jamie's life since this event. Sources Blackmail-Proof - POZ Jamie Brickhouse speaker on alcoholism, suicide, HIV | Red Brick Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 20, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 62
In the second instalment of our HIV & Blackmail mini series we explore the catalyst behind why Gareth Thomas revealed his HIV status on Twitter. Sources Gareth Thomas: Journalist 'told rugby player's parents of HIV' - BBC News Gareth Thomas on coming out as HIV positive: 'It was my right to tell my family – not somebody else's' | Gareth Thomas | The Guardian Rugby star Gareth Thomas admits he didn't tell former partner that he was HIV positive | Daily Mail Online Gareth Thomas was targeted b...
Jan 13, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 61
In the first of our blackmail mini series we take a look at what constitutes blackmail and what do to if you’re being blackmailed or harassed about your HIV status. Sources Factors to be proven in order to establish blackmail - InBrief.co.uk The law on confidentiality and HIV status | aidsmap What to do when someone outs your HIV status - Positive Peers Further Info THE LOST BOYS of SOHO eBook : Hampson, William: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store The Lost Boys of Soho Based on a True Story by William H...
Jan 06, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Welcome to our end of year special. What a blast 2023 has been! We have a chat and a little look back at a fantastic year for The HIV Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Come on back to the 1990s with us as we take a look at some childrens TV that tackled issues around HIV! Sources Grange Hill (series 18) - Wikipedia Tim Bentinck in Grange Hill - YouTube "Grange Hill" Episode #18.15 (TV Episode 1995) - Plot Summary - IMDb "Grange Hill" Episode #18.16 (TV Episode 1995) - IMDb "Grange Hill" Episode #18.18 (TV Episode 1995) - Plot Summary - IMDb Children's Ward - Series 7 Episode 1 (1) - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 58
This week we feature an HIV activist that has been raising awareness for 31 years, reaching an estimated 350,000 young people! That is unbelievable! We don't want to give too much away, so to learn more, go and get listening to hear all about the wonderful, Emma Cole. Sources Positive Voice - providing HIV Education since 1991 (positivevoice-emmacole.co.uk) Further Info Homepage - BePrEPed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 16, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 57
This week we feature an absolute HIV hero. A playwright, actor, part of the smash hit series 'It's a Sin' and modern day HIV activist. This week, is all about Nathaniel Hall! Sources First Time Play Text | Nathaniel J Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 56
