Whether you’re having sex or not – this episode is a must! Dr. Tammy invites author, Dr. Ina Park to demystify and educate us all on how common sexual transmitted infections (STIs) really are, the surprising ones on the rise, and how we can protect ourselves - and our partners - while enjoying our sex lives.
One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. It doesn't matter if you're straight, queer, in a monogamous relationship, or if you have multiple partners - get tested. STI's are curable or manageable. Protect your health, your fertility and the health of your partners (now and in the future). Knowledge is power. Ask your doctor or visit https://gettested.cdc.gov to find out where to get tested.
DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.
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GUEST BIO
Ina Park MD, MS is an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Medical Consultant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, and Medical Director of the California Prevention Training Center. Dr. Park served as a co-author of the 2020 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines and is a contributor to the Department of Health and Human Services STI Federal Action Plan. She is a fierce advocate for public health, and the author of Strange Bed Fellows: Adventures in Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs.
THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO
· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.
· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.
· Want more Dr. Tammy? Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats.
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