HIV Real Talk

HIV is still one of those topics that can sit in the background of people’s minds shaped by fear, half-information and a lot of assumptions that just don’t reflect where things are today.In this episode we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Sarah Cavilla, Consultant in Genitourinary and HIV Medicine at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, working within the Axess clinic. She brings such calm, no-nonsense clarity to a subject that can feel heavy, and helps us strip things right back to what actually matters in real life, not just what people think they know.We talk about the stuff that often gets left unsaid or misunderstood when it comes to HIV, and what it really means in 2026 in terms of testing, treatment and living well. There’s honesty here, but also a lot of reassurance, and moments that gently challenge the stories we’ve all picked up along the way without even realising it.It’s one of those conversations that is so important to have, and just as important to hear.Links: ⁠https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/pants-underwear-rule/⁠ ⁠https://www.axess.clinic/⁠ ⁠https://sh24.org.uk/⁠ ⁠https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org/checker⁠ ⁠https://i-base.info/guides/⁠ ⁠https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/⁠