Navigating Herpes Stigma - Dating and Disclosure Workshop
Learn to navigate the complex challenges of STI stigma and support loved ones/potential partners who may struggle with stigma.
Wednesday July 17
7.30-8.45PM
Lower Manhattan location or join online. Physical and virtual addresses will be sent to ticket holders.
$25 in person, $10 virtual, please contact admin@hitmeupnyc.com if cost is a barrier
Session Description: Learn how not only to disclose your herpes status, but also how to receive someone's disclosure of their status to you. In this class we will learn to DISCUSS our sexual health status and relationship expectations using Dr. Evelin Molina-Dacker's STARS Framework. This includes Safety, Turn-ons, Avoids, Relationship Expectations/Intentions, and STI status as a holistic conversation when dating, relating, and playing. We will learn to integrate this framework into expressing our desires with partners but more importantly understand where we are in our needs especially for those navigating herpes stigma!
There will be a mix of open discussion and lecture style presentation, with opportunities for people to ask questions and seek support for their unique situations/questions.
About the InstructorCourtney is the Founder of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), which is a 501c3 non profit organization supporting people navigating herpes stigma through holistic resources.
What should I bring?An open mind, a partner who maybe you'd say could use support for herpes stigma or some general education on it.
What should I wear?Comfy clothes, no nudity.
What level is this class?No pre-req skills needed, all experience levels welcome.
Can I attend solo?You can attend solo AND you can get to know your neighbors regardless of relationship status.
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Equity Pricing: We recognize that folks have different access to financial resources for a variety of reasons. If you do not have the financial capacity for a full-priced ticket please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com for a discount code.
Location: Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator and an ADA compliant bathroom. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations.
Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.
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Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the event.