Let’s Talk Sexuality

Talking about sexuality often comes with a stigma, and people often feel they can’t talk about it freely for fear of being shamed. But in this episode, we discuss sexuality in an open, safe space to start reducing the stigma around it. Lauren Miller, Health Equity Program Coordinator at NMAC, comes live from the Biomedical Summit in Las Vegas and talks with three guests about their journeys. 

Together, they talk about the experiences that shaped their views on sexuality, the availability of sex education, and the stigma women face from wanting to learn more about their sexuality. They also discuss sex work and the stigma people face when choosing to work in the industry. 

Guests:

Zahara Bassett, CEO and Founder of Life is Work

Latonia Wilkins, Case Manager for Thrive SS

Regina Livingston, Executive Director of the Unspoken Treasure Society

This event is part of a special partnership with the CDC PACT Program.

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Every episode of Real Talk with NMAC provides people of color, allies, and advocates in the community — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity — who are at greater risk of HIV/AIDS with a greater understanding of the role racial inequities play in the epidemic, and how to address them.

NMAC (The National Minority AIDS Council) leads with race to normalize discussion about race within the HIV movement, bend the curve of new HIV diagnoses, and retain people of color living with HIV in care. Listeners will receive tools to advocate for better policies to care for people living with HIV — and to end the epidemic — and learn about the services NMAC offers to empower our community to achieve these goals.

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