dating with herpes
Dating with herpes can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to stop you from finding connection, confidence, and clarity. This one-hour workshop recording, originally hosted live on May 23, 2024, walks you through the emotional and practical realities of dating with herpes.
In this session, Courtney Brame, founder of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), shares tools to help you disclose your herpes status, navigate fear of rejection, and move forward in dating without shame.
What You’ll Learn
How to disclose your herpes status with confidence and honesty
When and how to bring it up in conversation
Strategies for managing fear of rejection and internalized stigma
How to normalize sexual health conversations in dating
Centering presence and self-trust instead of pressure
Why This Recording Matters
This isn’t about scripts or quick fixes. It’s about learning to see yourself beyond a diagnosis, having healthier conversations about sex and relationships, and building confidence that aligns with your truth.
If you prefer listening, check out the free SPFPP Podcast. But if you learn best with structured guidance and slides, this workshop recording is your next step.
Support Beyond the Webinar
1-on-1 Support Calls: Personalized space to prepare for disclosure and process dating experiences.
Yoga Therapy: Regulate stress and reconnect with your identity through movement and breath.
Free Podcast: 400+ stigma-free episodes with real voices and expert guidance.
Stigma Support Groups: Monthly calls that center herpes but expand to all forms of identity-based stigma.
Ready to Join?
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This recorded workshop is for anyone who’s been wondering how and when to disclose their herpes status while dating. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into navigating relationships, this 45-minute session offers grounded insights on dating, rejection, and disclosure without scripts or pressure to perform.
Facilitated by Courtney Brame, founder of SPFPP, the session walks you through emotional and practical tools to help you speak from self-trust, navigate reactions (including rejection), and reconnect with your power of choice.
Please note: This is a recording of a live workshop. To protect participants' privacy, parts of the session involving personal questions and coaching were intentionally not recorded. If you're looking for real-time support and want the full experience, we encourage you to attend a future live workshop.