STIs Awareness and Males + Sexual Health and Wellness

by HMI Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Healthy Family Show

Guest: David Bell, MD, MPH Medical Director of the Young Men’s Clinic in New York City, and co-founder of the Partnership for Male Youth
Topic: STI awareness and Males
Issues: Adolescent health tends to be focused on girls and largely ignores boys; the importance of open communication between parents and teenagers regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs); HPV vaccination rates for boys are lagging behind girls; the guidelines recommend starting HPV vaccination at age nine; asymptomatic infections can still be transmitted; the stigma associated with these infections (especially herpes); bacterial STIs can be treated and cured, while viral STIs are forever; the impact of pornography on sexual education; preventive measures and treatments; the challenges of discussing STIs with partners; public health efforts are reducing new HIV and HPV infections. For more info, visit: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich

Guest: Abigail Miller, founder of Wellness Marketing Reports
Topic: Sexual Health and Wellness.
Issues: The stigma and lack of education surrounding sexual health conversations; the lack of education in medical schools, and the need for reliable information sources; open conversations about sexual health leads to better understanding and support; research databases are the best sources for reliable sexual health information; how social media spreads misinformation about sexual health; sexual health is tied to overall health and well-being; older adults should advocate for their sexual health needs; facilitating discussions about sexual health can help reduce stigma. For more info, visit https://wellnessmarketingreports.com/