For the 185th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes certified nurse midwife and It’s Your Body: The Young Woman’s Guide to Empowered Sexual Health author Dena Moes.

Dena's book is a comprehensive guide for making informed decisions about sexual health, covering everything from pregnancy options and birth control to understanding consent and breaking the stigma around STIs like herpes. In this episode, we talk about her inspiration for writing the book, a Cliff’s Notes overview of many of the book’s topics, and discuss the evolving dialogue around consent. Plus, we highlight why open, honest conversations about sexual health are more important than ever.

For more from today's guest, Dena Moes:

• Buy Dena's book It’s Your Body: The Young Woman’s Guide to Empowered Sexual Health
  


• Connect with Dena on X/Twitter @DenaMoesWriter
  


• Connect with Dena on Instagram @denamoeswriter
  


• Check out Dena's website itsyourbody.net
  

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