No Shame in this Game

Sitting here on this sunny Saturday realizing just how much has been accomplished. No Shame in this Game has been in 5 film festivals, was screened at the World STI and HIV Congress in Montreal, was presented to healthcare providers through the NYC STI/HIV Prevention Center housed at Columbia University and has been a part of two other HSV conferences.

I don’t share often on this page but this felt worthy of sharing. I hate to think that I might be getting shadow banned on this platform because of the content, but I can proudly say an impact has been had.

If you want to screen No Shame in this Game for your own event, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you all for your support over these last 5 years! ❤️

Although late, I did want to make sure gratitude was expressed to all of the people who helped take us from premiering to film festival screenings and the latest… *a conference presentation in Canada next summer*. WOW. What a journey this has been over the last 3 years. Looking forward to keeping it going in whatever form the world sees fit. THANK YOU EVERYONE! ❤️

✨ “Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me.” ✨

I remember when I first read this quote.. I was like DAMN! It resonated deeply with me, especially as someone who’s navigating life as STI positive. It took time, but I’ve learned that my status doesn’t define my worth. Embracing EVERY part of this diagnosis has been *liberating*. Self-acceptance is a shield against judgment.

To anyone feeling the weight of stigma: know that you are powerful just as you are. Your journey matters, and you are never alone.

Let’s break the stigma together! Happy Herpes Awareness Day ❤️

Oops! We’re so excited that we forgot to mention some BIG news! No Shame in this Game is officially heading to its FOURTH film festival! 🏆🎉 Catch us at the Iris Global Health Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado on October 19th afternoon. This film festival is extra dope because it is part of the larger Boulder Wellness Week which will take place from October 15th- 19th. Tickets start at $11 for No Shame’s specific screening block.

If you’re in the area, come watch No Shame in person and let’s catch up 😍 purchase your tickets in the link in my bio.

Sometimes the most powerful move is to say “fuk it” and take charge of your own story. Embrace the mess, take the risk, and do your best. You may not get the outcome you’re looking for - heck it may even turn out better than you imagined! - but you’ll learn definitely learn something new about yourself, which is always worth it. ❤️ Happy Saturday, ya’ll!

Shirt by my brother:

Rounding up all the opportunities to watch No Shame in this Game. Check the link in our bio to purchase tickets to all events mentioned here and don’t hesitate to send us a DM if you have any questions!

For many, getting a positive STI diagnosis can be an isolating experience. You feel alone. You might feel embarrassed or ashamed. You may not feel quite like “you” for a bit. You may wonder what your s*x life is going to be like moving forward. Will it be the same? Will people judge me? Will people love me? Standing in all of these feelings, it can feel hard to share about your experience.

Although it seems counterintuitive, scary or overwhelming, sharing can be access to healing and empowerment!

Still, 3.7 billion people under age 50 have HSV- 1 globally and 491 million people between 18-49 have HSV-2, show that you are not alone and show you that being STI positive / having an STI is just as normal of a human experience as anything else.

We are so thankful for pages like: .slut *xelducation (+ many more!!) who have created a space of healing for others by sharing their own experiences, which has already had an impact on many and will continue to do so.

To anyone who is not ready to share right now, your time will come. There is no rush or place to get to. Know that when you do share, there is a whole community of people here to cheer you on!

Happy Herpes Awareness Day to everyone! Let’s keep kicking stigma in the 🍑

Did you ever wish there was a book for all things pu$$y related? Look no further than Pu$sypedia! This book has sections on anatomy, ma********on, contraception, STIs, reproduction + so much more. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the great illustrations as well (swipe to see a few)! If you’re looking for the next eye catching, educational book to add to your coffee table - this is it!

Looking for a new way to get wet this Wednesday? Try a massage candle! While we usually highlight l***s on , we wanted to highlight the awesomeness that is the massage candle from ! Light it up, enjoy the scent of sandalwood, papyrus and cardamom while it burns, then gently tip it to pour the oil on your partner. Massages with hands or tongues (😉) are acceptable with their edible oil formula.

If you can’t get your hands on this brand, be sure to check the label to see if the oil is edible because not all of them are.

Would you try a massage candle? Let us know in the comments!

Oh, hey! Hey you 😃 Jolene here from the No Shame team dropping bye to say hello, especially to our newer followers! We took a break from posting this summer and are looking forward to getting back to normal scheduled programming. We have some BIG announcements coming soon. Stay tuned!