Welcome to the extreme health sport of the century. It's called:Everyone’s Hooking Up… And No One Is Wearing Condoms.

You thought you'd seen this one before, but nothing compares to today's hookup, treat it if I see it mentality when it comes to sexual health. It's all fun and games until someone ends up with a wart or worse, a silent & life-threatening disease. Katie Thompson sits down with Dr. Fran of  @PagingDrFran  for an unfiltered conversation about the rise of STIs across America, what's driving the sharp decline in condom use, and why so many people still don’t have the information they need to protect themselves.We grew up believing STIs happened to “other people.” But rates of gonorrhea, syphillis, herpes, HPV, and even antibiotic-resistant infections are rapidly climbing — while conversations about safe sex are disappearing altogether.

From dating apps and hookup culture to the myths we still believe about symptoms, testing, and protection.Katie and Dr. Fran unpack the stigma surrounding testing, the dangerous misinformation spreading online, and the real conversations we should be having about sexual health, relationships, and protection — without shame, fear, or outdated sex-ed messaging.This episode is about taking control of your sexual health, knowing the facts, and learning how to protect yourself and your partners in today’s dating world.

Dr. Fran is a board-certified OB/GYN, educator, and nationally recognized advocate for reproductive and sexual health. Known online as Paging Dr. Fran, she uses her platform to make women’s health information accessible, honest, and stigma-free.She educates millions on topics ranging from STIs and contraception to fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive rights, and has become a trusted voice in women’s healthcare across social media and major media outlets.Follow her across all platforms at @pagingdrfran.

Like what you hear? Comment, rate, and subscribe to be first in line for new episodes covering women’s health, relationships, lifestyle, and the conversations nobody else is having.What should I cover next? Connect with Katie at @iamkatiethompson and @thesmvpodcast for guest updates, future episodes, and more.

I Shaved My Vag For This is written, directed, and produced by Katie Thompson.Production and editing by Sophia Puccetti. Podcast theme song and musical parodies written and produced by Katie Thompson.

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