This week I virtually sit down with sex and culture critic, Ella Dawson aka @brosandprose on IG, to discuss how and when she contracted genital herpes, why she decided to share her story with the internet, dating before and after her diagnosis, how to tell someone you have an STI, and more! Keep scrolling for a full episode breakdown.

Episode Breakdown:

• Teen Pep
• Gossip Girl: Then and Now
• How Ella found out she had Herpes
• Why she chose to share her story with her STI
• The difference between Herpes and HPV
• Changing the language around STDs and STIs
• How she told her friends, family and SO that she had contracted herpes
• Dating pre/post-diagnosis
• How to tell someone you have an STI
• How to react when someone discloses they have an still
• Dealing with people who can’t handle rejection
• What to get tested for and How to know if you’re getting the correct tests

Ella's Website: https://elladawson.com/

Ella's Twitter: @brosandprose

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