How to Disclose Your Herpes Status
Safe sex is communicative sex. It’s not a disclosure, it’s a discussion. This isn’t a confession, it’s a conversation. Let’s make the conversation about sexual health, and let the conversation go into sharing our statuses with one another, but be inclusive to other aspects of communication relevant to the relationship you’re in or entering. This is how you ‘disclose’ your herpes status. The videos below are examples of this communication in a variety of scenarios. Take what aligns from these skits and integrate it into your sexual health and relationship conversations.
December 30th Herpes Dating and Disclosure Workshop
Join us virtually on Wednesday, December 30th for our workshop on dating with herpes and navigating disclosure. Please join us live and engage with the Q&A portions as these bring up things that may bring up opportunities for personalized applications of our framework. You will receive the slides and the recording when you register. There is an accessible pricing option available for those who need it. The recording will be available within 24 hours after.
Previous Dating and Disclosure Workshops
Access our previous dating and disclosure workshops can be found below if you need something right now.
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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.
PLEASE NOTE Upon download you will receive a link to download the presentation. On the first page, the links to the video recording of this presentation along with additional resources will be on the very first page. If you have questions, reach out!
This one-hour workshop recording explores the deeper layers of herpes disclosure by focusing on the role of internalized stigma. Courtney Brame, founder of SPFPP, guides viewers through how stigma shows up for ourselves and others, the ways it expresses in relationships, and the lasting impact it can have on identity and connection.
Key takeaways include:
Recognizing internalized stigma and how it shapes behavior and self-perception
Understanding how stigma shows up in relationships, dating, and communication
Normalizing health conversations to reduce shame and silence
Validating identity as a powerful antidote to stigma
Practical strategies for disclosing your status with presence and self-trust
This presentation includes slides and dialogue, making it especially helpful for those who learn best with visuals. It offers more structure and depth than the free SPFPP Podcast Episode 299, providing you with tangible tools and a clear roadmap for navigating disclosure.
Length: 1 hour
Navigating other tough conversations for young adults
Picture this. You’re with your boo. You want to talk about something real. It gets weird. Cue the internal screams of “Awkward!” Learn how to navigate nerve-wracking chats with confidence—whether it’s spilling your feelings, diving into sexual desires, defining your relationship, setting boundaries, or talking about safer sex. Because when you own the awk, you can get closer, get on the same page, and build trust!