<p></p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p>* “It’s Vicious Out Here, Just Keep Your Legs Closed”. Who said that? Certainly not this week’s guest. Her name is Brenice Duroseau, infectious disease and addiction medicine nurse practitioner and that’s the title of her poster presentation that was inspired by a social media user’s response to learning a Black female celebrity had decided to use PrEP for HIV prevention. In this episode we discuss how stigma and shame around sex has harmed Black women’s health and how we can all work towards more pleasurable and safe sex lives. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable discussing your sexual health with a provider or if you’ve found yourself judging the private sex decisions of others then this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>* The history of Black women’s health in the United States.</p><p>* How to discuss HIV and STI prevention with your healthcare provider.</p><p>* Why HIV prevention is an essential component of sexual pleasure.</p><p>* Options for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>* 00:00 Introduction and Historical Context</p><p>* 01:07 Meet Brenice Duroseau: A Passion for Women’s Health</p><p>* 02:00 The Impact of Stigma and Judgment</p><p>* 05:17 Addressing Bias in Healthcare</p><p>* 08:40 Social and Structural Determinants of Health</p><p>* 10:45 HIV Prevention and Public Perception</p><p>* 19:14 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Options for Women</p><p>* 24:44 Intersection of Domestic Violence and HIV Prevention</p><p>* 26:24 Empowerment Through PrEP and Addressing Misogyny</p><p>* 28:18 The Importance of Inclusive Research</p><p>* 39:52 Takeaways +next steps</p><p><strong>About Brenice Duroseau:</strong>Brenice Duroseau, is a nurse practitioner in Maryland with specializations in obstetrics, infectious diseases and addiction medicine. She is an emerging nurse scientist who recently completed her PhD at Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing, along with certificates in Health Disparities and Inequality from Johns Hopkins University and Human Sexuality from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. Her dissertation explores social, structural, and political determinants of sexual reproductive health (SRH) experiences, engagement, and access among Black women living in Maryland. Her long term professional and personal goals are to improve the lives and sexual reproductive health of Black women globally.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading She Really Gets It's Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p><p><strong>Links & resources:</strong></p><p>* Guest: Brenice Duroseau, @thenpthatcares on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/thenpthatcares/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@thenpthatcares">Threads</a></p><p>* Things mentioned (tools, books, frameworks): <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nursesinaidscare.org/">Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://preplocator.org/">PrEP Locator</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gilead.com/news/news-details/2025/yeztugo-lenacapavir-is-now-the-first-and-only-fda-approved-hiv-prevention-option-offering-6-months-of-protection#:~:text=Lenacapavir%20is%20approved%20in%20multiple%20countries%20for,who%20are%20at%20risk%20of%20HIV%20acquisition.">Lenacapavir</a></p><p>Special thanks to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvt5_Mf5S4uOlQfAaK1XqA">Hiwote Getaneh</a>, founder of The Emerging Voices Podcast Accelerator. Are you interested in launching or relaunching your very own podcast? Book a call with <a target="_blank" href="https://calendly.com/hiwote/discovery-call-st-clone?month=2026-03">Hiwote</a>.</p><p><strong>Calls to Action:</strong> Join the newsletter and leave a comment or review on Apple, Spotify and everywhere else podcasts are found.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://shereallygetsit.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">shereallygetsit.substack.com</a>