Being sexually active can lead to contracting an STI. Dr. Jireh Serfontein, medical doctor and sexologist, talks about common sexually transmitted infections, their symptoms, testing, treatment and the effect on one’s health and intimate relationship. She discusses the management of shame, stigma and “STI phobia”.

Sensitive content: Please note that this episode contains a candid discussion of sexual practices and is intended for adult listeners.

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In ep. 42 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Jireh touches on

• the difference between STDs and STIs

• which type of contact can lead to sexually transmitted infections

• what to do if you think you might have been exposed to an STI

• finding a health care practitioner

• the pros and cons of home-testing

• the cost of STI testing

• the ramifications of a positive diagnosis

• how a positive diagnosis can affect your partner and how to talk about it

• “STI phobia”

• discussing sexual health with your teen

• Jireh’s 3 best tips on having safe sex.

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Contact details

Dr. Jireh Serfontein is a general practitioner, sexologist and clinical head of My Sexual Health Pretoria.

Tel: 012 816 8240

Email: admin@mysexualhealth.co.za

Websites: https://mysexualhealth.co.za/ and http://drjirehserfontein.co.za/

Facebook: @DrJireh

Instagram: @Dr_Jireh

 

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