SPFPP 364: Minimizing Stigma in Medical Settings

On this episode of Something Positive for Positive People, I’m reflecting on a huge milestone—hosting my first-ever clinician training simulation focused on herpes stigma. This training was a year in the making, and with the support of amazing collaborators, we created realistic patient scenarios to help medical professionals, sex educators, and students improve their communication around herpes.

I share insights from the training, the powerful feedback we received, and how this work is setting the stage for my future—expanding SPFPP’s mission to minimize herpes stigma through education, community, and professional training. Plus, I open up about personal growth, setting boundaries, and what it means to show up for myself and this community.

If you’re a health professional or work with an organization that could benefit from this stigma-free training, reach out! And if you're navigating herpes stigma, know that you are not alone—this space is for you.

Head over to the SPFPP Training tab in order to learn more about the training.