Herpes support group

Real Support. Real People. Real Presence

Living with herpes can suck, especially if you’re trying to do it alone. Our weekly virtual support groups are intentionally structured spaces where people with herpes come together to process stigma, share experiences, and move forward in community. While there is a men’s group and a women’s group, these are both facilitated by Courtney Brame.

These are not drop-in venting spaces. They’re facilitated with care, using a yoga-informed approach to help you access what you need, whether that’s reflection, conversation, breathing, guided movement, or simply being witnessed.

What to Expect

  • Yoga-informed facilitation focused on emotional presence, self-regulation, and reflection

  • Structured space for sharing, journaling, group discussion, and light Yoga practices

  • Community connection with people who “get it,” with presence

  • Clear boundaries to ensure everyone feels heard and respected

These groups are for people who are ready to explore healing in community, not just vent.

Support Group Schedule

All attendees are required to be vetted through a 1-on-1 support call before joining a group. This allows us to maintain the safety, rhythm, and integrity of the space.

How to Join

Step 1: Book a 1-on-1 Support Call

Before attending your first group, you must complete a private support call with Courtney Brame (SPFPP founder and facilitator). This ensures the group is a good fit for your needs and intentions.

Step 2: Make a Donation

These groups are donation-based required to attend. Your contribution helps sustain this community and makes support accessible to others.

Step 3: Get Added to the Mailing List

Once vetted, you’ll receive regular group updates and links to join upcoming sessions. You can remove yourself at any time if you feel this no longer serves you or you’re ready to move on.

Why This Space Exists

Herpes is common, but the stigma around it can distort your self-worth, identity, and relationships. These groups exist to help you reconnect to your sense of self, and be witnessed by others walking a similar path.

Important Note

These groups are not therapy or a crisis space. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact a licensed professional or call 911.

Ready to Join?

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→ Make a Donation

Your donation helps us sustain these support groups and enables more people to find the connection they deserve. If it’s your first time joining, please don’t feel pressured—you're welcome to register with as little as a $5 donation. As you continue to find value in these support groups, we invite you to give at a level that feels right for you. Every contribution, big or small, helps us uplift this community and ensure no one faces the stigma of herpes alone.

3% Cover the Fee

These are 30 minute support calls. If the suggested options don't work for your budget, just donate what you can. These calls are for people who need to vent, need advice on navigating stigma, dating, sharing their status, or asking general questions about herpes. If you do not have herpes and want to support someone or are looking to date someone who has herpes, you can schedule a call as well. Once you submit the form and donate, we'll align the time and you'll receive a calendar invite with a virtual call link.