About
Something Positive
for Positive People
SPFPP is a support & storytelling . . . or moreso story listening platform for people navigating herpes stigma. We offer experience-based resources created by people with herpes for people with herpes, helping them feel seen, supported, and informed after diagnosis.
This work began in 2017, when founder Courtney Brame created a podcast to offer hope to those struggling with 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 in the realm of disclosure, dating, and self-worth.
Health professionals will also find useful resources for navigating conversations in a way that is stigma-free with their patients and clients.
What We Offer
1-on-1 herpes support call
We offer private and secure 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. The goal from this is to neutralize our internalized stigma using the practice of Yoga therapeutically.
Sessions are $165 / hour
Support Groups
Women’s Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:30pm ET
A space for women navigating herpes stigma who are community centered and seeking to support and be supported across the spectrum of experiences.
Men’s Group
4th Mondays @ 7:30pm ET
Once a month we’ll have a men’s group where we can show up and support one another, get feedback, advice or just listen in to others’ experiences navigating herpes stigma.
Coed Group
2nd and 5th Wednesdays @ 7:30pm ET
2nd Monday is coed support with a theme. When there is a 5th Wednesday on the calendar, I’ll seek a guest for their perspective to join us for the group.
Note: All groups require a $25 donation to participate and vetting prior to joining.
To join, start with a 1-on-1 Support Call.
*Note - I want to acknowledge those who may be seeking a Queer led support group. At this time, I am unaware of the existence of any. If your experiences moreso align with those of men or women, I encourage you to consider joining one of those if you feel called to this space.
The Spfpp podcast
With almost 400 episodes, the SPFPP podcast shares real stories from people navigating herpes stigma, sex, and relationships—a free resource designed to normalize the herpes experience and reduce shame through transparent conversations.
professional trainings & education
We train healthcare providers, educators, and organizations on how to talk about herpes with greater presence, clarity, and compassion. Our workshops include strategies to reduce 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.