dating with herpes
Connection. Confidence. Choice.
Navigating dating after a herpes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to mean isolation or fear. At Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), we offer judgment-free resources, reflections, and support to help you move forward in your dating life without being in your head about the when and how of disclosing your status so you can focus on presence, emotional clarity, choice and confidence.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with herpes for years, this space meets you where you are. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Why Dating with Herpes Doesn't Have to Hold You Back
Honest Conversations without scripts
Disclosing your status can feel intimidating. We help you explore how to speak from a place of self-trust rather than performance. It’s not about getting it perfect, it’s about getting it aligned with your truth.
Lived Experience, Real Talk
Listen to stories from people who’ve navigated dating with herpes on the SPFPP Podcast. These are real conversations from people’s lived experiences.
Insights from the Front Lines
We bring in health professionals, peer support workers, therapists, and educators to share grounded perspectives on herpes facts and stigma, intimacy, consent, and emotional wellness.
Support That Centers You
Whether you’re looking for 1-on-1 space to talk things out, want to join a group with others who understand, or prefer to start by reading our blog, SPFPP gives you multiple ways to reconnect with yourself and others.
What You’ll Learn
Disclosing with Presence
Learn how to share your status in a way that reflects who you are, not just what you have. Find your words through practice, reflection, and self-awareness.
Minimizing Stigma
Challenge outdated narratives. Herpes doesn’t define your worth, desirability, or capacity for love.
Navigating Intimacy
Explore emotional and physical connection with less fear, more power of choice, and a stronger sense of boundaries.
Emotional Regulation
15% of people say they can predict outbreaks based on emotional stress. Through Yoga Therapy-informed tools, you’ll get support for nervous system regulation and identity validation.
Ready for More Support?
Read the Herpes Blog for tips on dating, disclosure, and emotional wellness
Listen to the SPFPP Podcast featuring real dating stories and expert perspectives
Join a Support Group: Whether you're looking for a women’s group, men’s group, or general co-ed space, we offer donation-based support twice a month
Book a 1-on-1 Support Call if you need to be heard before deciding what step comes next
You’re worthy of connection that honors your whole self. We’re here to support you on that road.