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    022: Reducing shame and stigma around STDs

    en-usJuly 15, 2020

    About this Episode

    In this week's episode, Dr. Oakley and Holly dive into an often stigmatized topic related to our gynecological health. STIs are shrouded in loads of shame, secrecy and regret. And it’s not just young people getting them—women in their 30s and 40s get them, too. In fact, the number of older people getting them is actually growing. We smash the stigma and learn that women living with an STI aren’t alone. The Lady Bod Podcast is presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Physicians.

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