Does ejaculation actually increase your risk of spreading—or catching—an STI? This week, we dig into the science of fluids, friction, and infection.
In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna explore how ejaculation affects the transmission of common STIs across oral, vaginal, and anal sex. We look at HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, HPV, and more—and ask: does finishing inside someone really change the risk? And what if there’s no ejaculation at all?
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🔥 Segments include:
💬 Dirty Joke of the Week:
A one-night stand with a robot leads to some… unexpected hardware compatibility issues.
🧠 Foreplay (Medical News):
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💦 Main Event:
Does ejaculation increase STI risk? We cover:
•How different infections behave in semen, vaginal fluid, rectal fluid, and saliva
•Whether ejaculating raises transmission risk—or if contact alone is enough
•Why pulling out might (or might not) reduce your exposure
•The unique risks of oral sex with ejaculation—and why it’s often overlooked
•How viral load and bacterial shedding affect partners before, during, and after finishing
It’s the episode where biology meets bedroom strategy. Whether you’re in the lifestyle, casually dating, or just
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