About Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP)
SPFPP is a support and storytelling platform for people navigating herpes stigma.
We offer experience-based resources created by people with herpes for people with herpes that help people feel seen, supported, and informed after a herpes diagnosis.
This work began in 2017, when our founder Courtney Brame created a podcast to offer hope to people struggling with their mental health after testing positive for herpes. Since then, SPFPP has grown into a trusted space for people navigating the emotional and social impacts of living with herpes — especially around identity, disclosure, dating, and self-worth.
What We Offer
1-on-1 Herpes Support Calls
We offer peer support calls to talk through diagnosis, disclosure, dating, or anything else on your mind. These are donation-based and open to anyone who needs space to feel heard.
1-on-1 Yoga Therapy
For those who want to process stigma somatically, we offer individualized yoga therapy sessions that include breathwork, movement, and reflection. Sessions are $165/hour.
Women’s Group (1st & 3rd Mondays @ 7:30pm ET)
A space for women navigating herpes stigma, identity, and connection.Men’s Group (2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:30pm ET)
A space for men to unpack stigma, purpose, and emotional presence.
Note: All groups require a donation to participate, and vetting prior to joining.
The SPFPP Podcast
With over 400 episodes, the SPFPP podcast shares real stories from people navigating herpes stigma, sex, relationships, and identity. It’s a free resource designed to normalize the herpes experience and reduce shame through honest conversation.
Listen at: spfpp.org/podcast
Professional Trainings & Education
We train healthcare providers, educators, and organizations to talk about herpes with greater presence, clarity, and compassion. Our workshops include strategies for reducing stigma in both clinical and educational settings.
Herpes Research & Data Collection
SPFPP conducts ongoing surveys to better understand the emotional and social impacts of living with herpes. We use these insights to advocate for more informed care, language, and support services across public health and education.
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