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Something positive for positive people

the best herpes Podcast

The SPFPP Podcast: Real Stories. Real Support.

Since 2017, the Something Positive for Positive People podcast has been a free resource for anyone navigating the emotional, relational, and social impacts of a herpes diagnosis.

Through honest conversations, guests share what life really looks like after testing positive—how they date, disclose, manage shame, and build meaningful relationships. You’ll hear experiences that reflect your own or reveal new possibilities for moving forward.

What You’ll Hear:

  • Dating with Herpes
    From casual sex to long-term commitment, guests share how they communicate their status and build relationships that work for them.

  • Stigma & Identity
    How people reclaim their sense of self after diagnosis and rebuild confidence on their own terms.

  • Sexual Health Conversations
    Tools for navigating safer sex, honest communication, and deeper relational alignment.

  • Alternative Relationship Styles
    Insights on non-monogamy, queerness, and connecting beyond traditional relationship norms.

  • Emotional Healing
    Stories of grief, growth, and self-acceptance. Often, herpes is the distraction—not the root. These episodes explore the deeper patterns that diagnosis brings to light.

If you’re ready to share your experience (anonymously if you’d like), please fill out the podcast guest intake form below and we’ll reach out to interview you!

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SPFPP 367: Herpes and Nonmonogamy - Integrated Identities for Vulnerability
Courtney Brame Courtney Brame

SPFPP 367: Herpes and Nonmonogamy - Integrated Identities for Vulnerability

Tamar Weir joins me to talk about navigating herpes and non-monogamy—two things that demand a level of vulnerability most folks aren’t prepared for. We talk about how she’s managed disclosure, not just once, but across multiple relationships, how stigma hits different depending on where you are in the world, and why it’s so exhausting being the person who always has to start the hard conversations. Tamar is a storyteller, writer, and future sex and intimacy coach who brings a lot of softness and honesty to this episode.

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SPFPP 350: Nonmonogamous Conversations Monogamous People need to have - part 2
Courtney Brame Courtney Brame

SPFPP 350: Nonmonogamous Conversations Monogamous People need to have - part 2

In SPFPP episode 350, our guest shares how her journey through nonmonogamy challenged her understanding of being single and taught her valuable lessons in communication and intentionality. These experiences reshaped her approach to monogamous relationships, highlighting the power of being upfront, emotionally available, and aligned in values. Join us as we discuss how nonmonogamy can provide tools for healthier monogamous relationships

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