4: Safe Sex Basics with Lisa Bayani

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Lisa Bayani discusses the role that assumptions play in healthcare

• Resources to use if you want to see someone outside of your primary healthcare provider

• Lisa gives a rundown of some of the more common sexually transmitted infections

• What is included in an STD test?

• Lisa's safe sex 101: condom, lube, and sex toy best practices

• Can safe sex be sexy?

• PrEP, how you can use it, and where you can get it

• Practicing safe sex beyond infection prevention

• How releasing the stigma around STIs can help improve your communication around sex 

In this episode…

It’s that pivotal scene in the movie: The couple who has been at odds is about to consummate their passion and get into bed. Things are getting steamy, clothes are being thrown around, and then they’re under the sheets. But did anyone reach for protection? A condom? A dental dam? Anything?

With references to protection being left out of scenes like this in movies, books, and porn, it begs the question: Can safe sex be sexy? And if not, what are the consequences? According to nurse practitioner Lisa Bayani, it’s up to you to make sure you’re being safe and healthy with your sexual practices—sexy or not.

In this episode of Your Secret is Safe with Me, Dr. Marie Murphy sits down with nurse practitioner Lisa Bayani to talk about safe sex 101. They discuss the different types of sexually transmitted infections, what to do if you need treatment and privacy, and how COVID-19 has added a new layer to the practice of safe sex. Tune in to hear how you can make sure you’re practicing safety in a sexy way. 

About Lisa Bayani

Lisa Bayani is a nurse practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology who specializes in treating women throughout their life spans. Her interests include reproductive health care, prenatal care, LGBTQ health care, vaginitis/vulvar conditions, and women’s sexual health issues.  

Lisa is married and has two young daughters. When she’s not helping to educate and treat her patients, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Resources Mentioned in this episode 

• Planned Parenthood

• Good Vibrations

• PrEP

• Dr. Marie Murphy

• Dr. Marie Murphy on LinkedIn

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Marie Murphy PhD Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Marie Murphy provides shame-free, blame-free, and non-judgmental relationship coaching. She draws from different philosophical traditions and approaches in order to better understand the human condition and the different types of professional assistance that can be germane to people in complicated relationship situations.

To learn more about and her relationship coaching practice, visit www.mariemurphyphd.com today and schedule an introductory coaching session with Dr. Marie Murphy to begin the process of resolving your infidelity situation in a way that's truly right for you.