Ep. 442 "The Truth About HIV, Prep, and Stigma. A Conversation with AID Atlanta"

Ep. 442 "The Truth About HIV, Prep, and Stigma. A Conversation with AID Atlanta"

Author: Kiki Said So & Medinah Monroe April 17, 2025 Duration: 1:04:25
In this special episode, Kiki and Medinah sit down with AID Atlanta to talk all things HIV awareness, testing, and community care. From prevention to treatment to removing the stigma, this episode is packed with information every sexually active adult needs to hear. 

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Episode Subtitle:
Real Talk on HIV, Sex, and Self-Advocacy with AID Atlanta Topics Covered:
  • The difference between HIV and AIDS
  • How transmission actually happens (spoiler: it's not just through sex)
  • The life-changing impact of PrEP and PEP
  • What it means to be undetectable and why U=U matters
  • Breaking down stigma and misconceptions (especially in Black and brown communities)
  • Resources available at AID Atlanta — from testing and mental health services to support groups and volunteer opportunities
  • Why getting tested regularly should be part of your self-care routine
  • How community, support, and education can empower people living with HIV
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Resources & Links:
  • 🌐 AID Atlanta Website: aidatlanta.org
  • 💬 Georgia HIV/STI Info Line: 1-800-551-2728 (anonymous)
  • 📍Free Testing Info: aidatlanta.org/testing
  • 📸 Follow AID Atlanta on IG: @aid_atlanta
  • ❤️ Support or Volunteer: aidatlanta.org/volunteer
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Grab a drink and get comfortable. CockTales: Dirty Discussions is that unfiltered conversation happening in the corner of your favorite bar, hosted by friends Kiki Said So and Medinah Monroe. With one navigating single life and the other rooted in a long-term relationship, their perspectives clash and complement in the most honest ways. This isn't a clinical advice show; it's a raw, comedic, and deeply personal journal of what modern dating, sex, and relationships actually feel like on the ground, specifically through the lens of life in Atlanta. Each episode feels like you’re pulling up a chair to their table as they dissect their latest encounters, frustrations, and triumphs with zero censorship. The laughter is genuine, the stories are real, and the discussions go to places most are too polite to mention. You’ll find this podcast lives in the messy, human intersection of society, culture, and personal revelation, all served with a hefty side of comedy. Tune in for the kind of candid talk that makes you nod in recognition, laugh out loud, and maybe even rethink your own approach to the complicated sea of love and connection.
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