Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health

Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health

Join Afaxys—a Public Benefit Corporation serving public health clinicians and their patients—for Candid Conversations in Public Health, a podcast series exploring today’s most pressing issues in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Each episode takes you to the front lines with timely discussions and practical insights from leading experts, clinicians, and innovators. From STI clinical care and contraceptive access to emerging challenges and policy shifts, these candid conversations highlight the realities and future of public health. Whether you’re a clinician, healthcare leader, or simply interested in how public health is evolving, this series offers relevant, accessible, and meaningful dialogue to inform and inspire your work. Learn more about Afaxys and our resources for clinicians at Afaxys.com.

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December 10, 2025 40 mins

In our fifth episode of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, we discuss the recently published “StepUp” randomized controlled trial of male partner treatment for the prevention of bacterial vaginosis (BV) recurrence in female partners with our expert guests, Dr. Craig Cohen and Dr. Ina Park. Building on our previous episode 4, part 2, we take a deep dive into the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Clinical...

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In our third and fourth episodes of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, we talk with Dr. Olivia van Gerwen and Dr. Christina Muzny about recent updates in prevention strategies for HIV and bacterial vaginosis (BV). 

In Episode 3 (Part 1), Dr. Olivia “Libby” van Gerwen walks us through oral versus injectable medications as HIV prevention strategies, including the findings from the Purpose 1 and Purpose 2 trials of lenacapav...

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In our third and fourth episodes of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, we talk with Dr. Olivia van Gerwen and Dr. Christina Muzny about recent updates in prevention strategies for HIV and bacterial vaginosis (BV). 

In Episode 3 (Part 1), Dr. Olivia “Libby” van Gerwen walks us through oral versus injectable medications as HIV prevention strategies, including the findings from the Purpose 1 and Purpose 2 trials of lenacapav...

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In our second episode of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, we talk with Dr. Jen Karlin to explore how clinicians can stay up to date in sexual and reproductive healthcare while balancing evolving evidence, patient needs, and time constraints. The discussion covers practical continuing education strategies and trusted resources like Bedsider Providers+, the CDC’s Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) and Selected Practice R...

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In our premiere episode of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, host Beth Attias sits down with leading experts Dr. Tammy Bennett and Dr. Kristin Metcalf-Wilson from the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health (CTC-SRH), along with Dr. Kristen Feldman of Afaxys.

Together, they explore the evolving landscape of STI clinical care in 2025—highlighting rising trends like the resurgence of syphilis, the growi...

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