HERPES SUPPORT
NEW YORK CITY
I’m Courtney Brame. I’ve lived with herpes since 2013, or at least that’s when I was diagnosed. Those first few years, I didn’t know what I needed. Most of the support I found didn’t meet me where I was. When I finally thought I'd found what I was looking for, I realized those spaces were actually reinforcing stigma, and I didn’t like the version of myself I became there. So, I built what I needed.
That creation became Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP), a podcast that started with honest conversations between people navigating herpes stigma. Over time, it evolved into a community. Today, we’ve had hundreds of thousands of touchpoints across the digital world. I’m willing to bet that if you’re here, there are at least a few dozen folks nearby who share a desire to transmute stigma into healing through genuine community.
I’ve met some truly amazing people through this work. I’ve seen connections spark from romantic to platonic, and everything in between, just by creating safe spaces for people to be seen. And if you know me, you know I love a good social vibe: karaoke, board games, cards, music, and genuine connection.
If that speaks to you, check out our next in-person herpes support event in NYC. Details below.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN NYC
Here’s an example of what a successful herpes disclosure can look like. Courtney Brame shows a brief example of how to disclose your herpes status to a potential romantic partners using a role play example with a friend.
CASTING CALL - SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
We’re launching a pilot test for our program teaching people to discuss sex and sexual health with partners beyond just discussing herpes status. I’m seeking volunteers who want to be involved with this program who are comfortable just being on social media role playing being on a date and talking about sex. If this is of interest to you, and you’re local to NYC available, submit the form below. If you see this ad, we’re still taking volunteers. We also can use venues.