Advocacy
Cervical Cancer
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"The underlying message of that rallying cry is actually for an end to women, trans, LGBTQ, disabled, chronically ill, people of color, and those with limited soco-economic means to have a right to healthcare. A right to choices. To dignity. And to their own lives. We're staring down the barrel of a world where basic healthcare becomes a privilege.
— Danielle Sepulveres
About 80% of sexually active people will contract Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) at some point in their lives (Cleveland Clinic) and yet there’s still a pervasive stigma associated with the diagnosis
To combat this, Danielle Sepulveres teamed up with artist Maritza Lugo to create awareness campaigns for sexual health utilizing pop culture figures ranging from Cinderella to Deadpool. Their project went viral twice in two years garnering press from all major outlets.
Graphics: Maritza Lugo
Press
HuffPost
Disney Princesses Go To The Gyno And Live Happily Ever After
“Sepulveres said she hopes the entertaining artwork reminds women to make their annual gynecologist appointments -- and contributes to an open conversation about HPV and cervical cancer.”
— Kate Bratskeir
Forbes
Even Disney Princesses Need HPV Shots, Cervical Cancer Screenings And STD Testing
“There is a stigma attached to HPV and cervical cancer, and the media plays a part in perpetuating it,” Sepulveres said, even though the majority of sexually active individuals will contract at least one strain of HPV at some point in their lives.
— Tara Haelle
Resources
Cervivor, Community Created by Cervical Cancer Survivor Tamika Felder.
Roche Diagnostics, Danielle’s Journey to Dispel the Myths about HPV and Screening.
Cobas HPV, YouTube Channel Spreading Awareness of HPV and Cervical Cancer.
Danielle visits SF, and speaks with Dr. Nathalie Michaud to learn more about biomarker technology, recently approved by the FDA, and how this scientific adva...
Danielle is the author of the book: "Losing It: The Semi-Scandalous Story of an Ex-Virgin" After an irregular pap test she was diagnosed with HPV, she desc...