Herpes Stigma
Statistics 2024
The Symptoms of Stigma:
Descriptive Statistics Analysis by Courtney Brame, Founder of SPFPP
Herpes Stigma Conference 2024 Presentation (70-minute recording) for healthcare providers.
Price: $165
What do people with herpes actually experience, beyond the statistics?
This downloadable video presentation features the analysis of a community-conducted survey from 2023–2024, capturing the lived experiences of people diagnosed with herpes. Originally presented during the 2024 Herpes Stigma Conference, this talk offers a deeper understanding of physical symptoms, treatment experiences, emotional impact, and the real stigma people face in dating, relationships, and care settings.
This presentation was created to help health professionals better understand herpes through the lens of real people’s stories and patterns—so they can better support patients and clients in clinical and counseling environments.
What You’ll Learn
The most commonly reported symptoms and how people manage outbreaks
Predictors of outbreaks and the role of emotional stress
Emotional and mental health impacts of stigma
How stigma affects communication, dating, sex, and relationship choices
The impact of treatment side effects on physical and emotional wellness
Gaps in communication between patients and providers
How prepared people feel to disclose their status, and how they navigate that process
What people wish providers, therapists, and educators knew
This video also shows how inconsistent or confusing existing statistics fail to meet people where they are. Instead, this analysis centers experience-informed data to highlight the gaps—and opportunities—for better, stigma-reducing support.
Who This Is For
Healthcare Providers who want to improve their bedside manner, empathy, and patient education
Therapists and Counselors who support clients navigating HSV-related emotional distress and stigma
Sex Educators and Advocates looking for data-informed context for their programs
Researchers and Public Health Professionals aiming to center patient experience in their work
What You Get
70-minute downloadable video presentation
Visual slides embedded and discussed throughout
Immediate access after purchase
This is an ideal tool for team meetings, continuing education discussions, or self-paced learning. It will help you better understand herpes from the people who live with it and improve your ability to offer affirming, non-stigmatizing care.
