Callie is back—returning guest from our STD episode—for a much-needed deep dive into women’s health in the lifestyle. Joined by Zack, Josie, and Brittany, this conversation tackles the realities many women face but rarely hear clearly explained, especially in non-monogamous spaces. We start by unpacking how women are often forced to crowdsource health advice from friends instead of providers, and why women’s health research has historically been overlooked. From there, Callie shares her professional experience alongside real-world frustrations many lifestyle women encounter with doctors who don’t ask the right questions—or don’t know what to test for. The episode covers prevention, testing frequency, and what actually spreads (spoiler: it’s not toilet seats). We dig into HSV, BV, vaginal pH changes, biological incompatibility, boric acid, probiotics, wipes, supplements, and how condoms, flavored lubes, hormones, IUDs, and HRT can all impact vaginal health. Callie also explains why standard NAAT tests can be limited, why specificity with your provider matters, and what to do if you think you’ve been exposed. We also explore the financial and logistical hurdles of testing, insurance limitations, responsibility to partners, and navigating the lifestyle while trying to conceive or managing conditions like Hashimoto’s. Throughout the conversation, one message stays clear: listen to your body, advocate for yourself, and find a provider you trust—even if it takes time. This episode is educational, candid, and empowering—because taking care of yourself is part of taking care of the people you play with. JOIN US in 2026 on the Bliss Cruise in February or at Naughty Nawlins and support our podcast by booking your travel or purchasing your lifestyle products using our affiliate links. Please do us a favor and visit https://twoplustwopodcast.com/resources/ (00:00:00) Women often get health advice from other women (00:03:48) Specific study of women’s health has been ignored for a long time (00:05:19) Callie’s professional experience and our experiences of other professionals (00:07:12) Best methods of prevention and frequency of testing (00:08:42) HSV (00:10:06) Toilet seats may be dirty…but not responsible for STD’s (00:10:57) Annual exams and pap smears (00:14:52) Your pH and vaginal health can be impacted (00:16:01) Boric acid, cleaning and probiotics (00:17:12) pH wipes and biological incompatibility (00:17:55) Uqora and other supplements (00:21:28) This is not medical advice (00:23:05) Communicating effectively with your provider (00:27:30) What is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and how is it spread? (00:31:58) Condoms and flavored lubes (00:34:56) What to test for and frequency (00:38:43) NAAT tests are very basic tests and and are not specific (00:40:41) Be specific with your provider (00:42:42) Best course of action if you’ve been exposed (00:44:00) Some tests are expensive and insurance won’t cover them (00:45:34) Overcoming hurdles to testing (00:47:50) Being responsible in keeping others safe (00:49:21) Fluctuation in women’s bodies, hormones and the IUD (00:51:56) Trying to get pregnant and the lifestyle (00:53:12) Hashimoto’s and birth control (00:58:56) HRT (01:01:20) Listen to your body and find a doctor who you trust We'd love to connect with you! Create your own FREE account on Peaches'nCream, the new social media app for your lifestyle! Available on the App Store and on Google Play. INVITE CODE: 2plus2 https://peachesncream.app/ Join the Two Plus Two Podcast Group on Peaches'nCream to see our exclusive photos, post your comments, ask questions and connect with your Two Plus Two Crew: Zack, Josie, Brad & Brittany. Email us your thoughts, comments and ideas at: hello@twoplustwopodcast.com
