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Chlamydia has been around far longer than most people realize, long before antibiotics, modern testing, or even a clear understanding of what it was. In this episode, we walk through the surprisingly fascinating history of chlamydia, how it was misunderstood for centuries, how it was finally identified, and why those early blind spots still affect STI testing and diagnosis today.

This isn’t a scare tactic and it’s not a moral lecture. It’s a look at how medicine actually evolves, how “common and treatable” doesn’t always mean “harmless,” and why chlamydia continues to be one of the most frequently missed and misunderstood infections in sexual health.

If you’ve ever wondered why chlamydia is so common, why so many people have no symptoms, or why testing still fails people in very predictable ways, this episode will connect some dots.

Yes, really. It’s fascinating.

Everyone knows that oral sex can cause cancer, but what kind? And is there a test for it?

Trigger warning: Cancer

Robert got a bit emotional at the beginning of this one. Cancer is a scary word.

HPV is one of the most common viruses on earth—and the leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer.

In this episode, we break down the link between HPV-16 and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). We’ll explain how many people carry oral HPV, how many carry HPV-16 specifically, and why there’s no screening test for OPSCC. More importantly, we’ll explain why there’s no screening: not because the system doesn’t care, but because science hasn’t shown it helps.

We also tackle the question everyone asks: is there a test? And if not, why not? The short answer: no, there’s no screening test for oral HPV that’s been shown to prevent cancer or save lives. Nor is there a screening test for OPSCC. And it’s not because the healthcare system is asleep at the wheel.

At Shameless Care, our job is simple: we find credible information and share it with you. Nothing in this episode is our personal opinion. Everything we discuss is based on published guidance and data from trusted sources like the National Cancer Institute, Oral Cancer Foundation, ASCCP, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, the CDC, and others.

This is what we mean when we say “evidence-based education” and “evidence-based care.” So if this episode sparks strong feelings, please understand—we didn’t create these positions. We’re simply walking you through what the science currently says.

She had sex in a car, got an STI, and filed an auto insurance claim. And unbelievably, it worked.

In this episode, we unpack one of the strangest legal cases in recent memory. A woman contracts an STI after having sex in a parked car, files a claim under the driver’s auto insurance policy, and a court agrees that the infection counts as a covered bodily injury.

Yes. Really.

We walk through the full backstory. Who the people involved were. Why the claim was filed in the first place. How auto insurance bodily injury coverage works. Why the insurer declined to defend the case. How a default judgment happened. And how a Missouri appeals court initially upheld the verdict before the case was ultimately undone.

Along the way, we talk about why proving STI transmission is far more complicated than the lawsuit suggests, why the science matters, and why this case has absolutely nothing to do with personal responsibility or morality and everything to do with contract law, bad legal strategy, and procedural mistakes.

This is not an episode about whether someone deserved money. It is about how bizarre outcomes happen when biology, insurance language, and the legal system collide.

If you have ever wondered how far insurance coverage can be stretched, this episode answers that question in the most unhinged way possible.

You are not the man your grandfather was. And that is not an insult. It is data.

Over the past several decades, sperm counts have fallen dramatically and average testosterone levels in men have declined across generations. This episode looks at what the research actually shows, what is still debated, and what is often exaggerated or misunderstood online.

This is not an episode about shaming modern masculinity. It is about understanding how bodies respond to modern life, why the data matters, and how to think clearly about male reproductive health without fear, politics, or pseudoscience.

Vaginal lubrication. You love it. You want it. But do you actually understand it?

In this episode, we break down what getting wet really means and why it is one of the most misunderstood parts of sex. We talk about how lubrication actually works, what arousal does and does not control, and why dryness is not a failure, a flaw, or a lack of desire.

We cover natural lubrication, hormone driven changes, medications, stress, menopause, postpartum bodies, and why relying on wetness as proof of attraction is bad science and bad sex education.

If you have ever wondered why commercial companies haven't yet replicated human lubrication, or why your body did not behave the way you expected, felt pressure to perform wetness, or assumed lubrication should be automatic, this episode is for you.

Sex is supposed to be fun — but for a lot of people, it comes with some unsexy side effects.

In this episode, we talk honestly about bacterial vaginosis (BV), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and yeast infections — why they’re common, why they often show up after sex, and why they’re not a sign that anything is “wrong” with you or your partner.

Most importantly, we walk through how these conditions are treated — when telehealth is appropriate, when you should see an in-person physician, and how to recognize red flags that mean you shouldn’t wait. We

This isn’t about shame, fear, or abstinence. It’s about understanding your body, knowing your options, and getting care that actually makes sense — whether that’s through telehealth or a traditional doctor’s visit.

If sex has ever come with discomfort, confusion, or frustration, this episode is for you.

Before Viagra, erectile dysfunction was not treated with a discreet pill and a glass of water. It was treated with injections straight into the penis, vacuum pumps that looked like medical torture devices, hormone experiments, surgery, psychotherapy, and a truly impressive amount of bad science and outright nonsense. In this episode, we walk through what ED treatment actually looked like before the late 1990s and why some of those approaches were abandoned while others quietly remain more effective than people realize. We break down what worked, what failed, what was dangerous, and what modern medicine borrowed from those early attempts. Along the way, we explain how Viagra changed not just treatment, but culture, expectations, masculinity, and the business of sexual health itself. If you think ED treatment started with a little blue pill, this episode will completely reset your understanding.

Christmas is supposed to be wholesome. Family friendly. Safe.
Historically, that could not be further from the truth.

Long before Christmas trees, carols, and Santa Claus, winter celebrations were loud, chaotic, and openly sexual. Ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia with role reversals, heavy drinking, and public debauchery. Pagan solstice festivals across Europe centered fertility, sex, and rebirth. Medieval Christmas often looked more like a sanctioned carnival than a holy day. Even traditions we consider innocent today, like mistletoe, have roots in fertility rites and sexual symbolism.

In this episode, we explore the surprisingly sexy history of Christmas. How a once wild, pleasure filled season was gradually sanitized by religious and cultural forces. Why the Puritans tried to ban Christmas altogether. How the Victorians rebranded it into a respectable family holiday while quietly preserving just enough romance to keep things interesting. And why, even today, Christmas remains one of the most sexually active times of the year.

We also talk about modern parallels. Office holiday parties, lowered inhibitions, December baby booms, and why the end of the year has always been a time when people seek connection, intimacy, and release.

This is not a titillating episode and it is not shock for shock’s sake. It’s a thoughtful, evidence based look at how sex, culture, religion, and human nature have always intersected around the darkest days of the year.

If you have ever wondered why Christmas feels a little charged beneath the tinsel and traditions, this episode explains exactly why.