Empowering Herpes
Support Resources
Transforming Herpes Support and Stigma Advocacy
Your Contributions Make a Difference
Podcast
Description: The Something Positive for Positive People podcast provides a platform for honest discussions about dating with herpes and managing stigma.
Impact: Offers guidance, support, and community for those with herpes, and serves as an educational tool for sexual health professionals.
Call to Action: Support our podcast to help spread awareness and education.
Nonprofit
Description: Your donations fund restorative yoga sessions, the SPFPP podcast, advocacy work, and a wide array of resources including educational materials, support groups, and one-on-one counseling.
Impact: Helps integrate real-life experiences into sex education and STD prevention programs, transforming healthcare approaches and reducing stigma.
Call to Action: Donate to support our comprehensive services and advocacy efforts.
Research
Description: Surveys and data collection provide insights into living with herpes, focusing on outbreak management, symptom treatment, and relationship dynamics.
Impact: Informs our sex education and STD prevention programs to better address the needs of those with herpes.
Call to Action: Contribute to our research initiatives to help improve understanding and support.
Advocacy
Description: Our advocacy efforts focus on integrating stigma-free communication into sexual health, reshaping dating practices, and empowering individuals to communicate about their sexual health status.
Impact: Cultivates an environment where healthcare professionals engage empathetically with patients, enhancing overall care and support.
Call to Action: Support our advocacy work to foster a more inclusive and understanding community.
Workshops
Description: We offer workshops on coping with stigma, effective communication, understanding herpes, and nurturing healthy relationships.
Impact: Empowers individuals with herpes to lead confident, informed, and healthy lives.
Call to Action: Fund our workshops to help more people navigate their herpes diagnosis with confidence.
Training for Sexual Health Service Providers
Description: Our stigma-free communication training for healthcare providers focuses on empathetic patient interactions and non-judgmental care.
Impact: Enhances the effectiveness of care for those with STDs by eliminating judgment and bias.
Call to Action: Support our training programs to improve patient care and reduce stigma.
Support Calls
Description: We offer one-on-one support calls for those navigating life with herpes, providing a safe space for venting, seeking guidance, and exploring coping strategies.
Impact: Offers empathetic support and connects individuals to a network of mental health professionals.
Call to Action: Donate to keep our support calls accessible to those in need.
Community
Description: SPFPP connects individuals through Restorative Yoga classes, live podcast recordings, in-person events, disclosure workshops, and virtual events.
Impact: Fosters a vibrant, supportive community for those dealing with herpes stigma.
Call to Action: Help us build and sustain our community initiatives.
Yoga Therapy
Description: Our Yoga Therapy services address the emotional and mental health challenges associated with herpes stigma through mindful movements, breathing techniques, and meditative practices.
Impact: Provides a holistic approach to well-being and empowers individuals on their healing journey.
Call to Action: Support our Yoga Therapy services to enhance personal empowerment and well-being.
Call to Action: Donate today to support Something Positive for Positive People and help us continue providing essential services, advocacy, and resources to those affected by herpes stigma. Your generosity makes a tangible difference in the lives of many.
Join us in our mission to create a supportive, educated, and stigma-free community. Thank you for your support!