Welcome to our Podcast
SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE
Since 2017, the SPFPP podcast has been a free resource for people navigating the emotional, relational, and social impacts of a herpes diagnosis. Through candid conversations, guests share what life looks like after testing positive—how they date, disclose, manage shame, and build relationships. You’ll hear experiences from others that reflect your own or reveal new options for moving forward.
What we talk about
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
Tools for navigating safer sex, honest communication, and deeper relational alignment.Alternative Relationship Styles
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 reveals.
If you’re ready to share your experience (anonymously or publicly), please fill out the podcast guest intake form below, and we’ll reach out to interview you!
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I began consuming your podcast like it was water after walking through the desert for days. I was practically catatonic from the blow of my diagnosis, and I didn't know where to turn. I was in those initial stages of grief—somewhere between shock, denial, and anger. I won't say I was suicidal, but I did have the thought that if I died, it wouldn't really matter because my life was practically over anyway. Some months later, I learned about your SPFPP Herpes Stigma Conference in May 2024 and registered for it. I can now say I've survived one of the most difficult periods of my life—and now I'm thriving.
—J.
SPFPP 362: Gratitude for Herpes - There is Light in There Too
Yoga Therapy is more than movement—it’s a path to emotional healing. In this episode, Melissa shares how Yoga Therapy helped her release shame and reconnect with her body after a herpes diagnosis. Her journey shows how practices like journaling, breathwork, and exploring the Koshas can create profound emotional shifts.
SPFPP 356: Yoga Therapy for People With Herpes: Navigating Stigma and Emotional Wellness
Yoga Therapy offers an empowering way to address the emotional challenges of living with herpes. By focusing on the mind-body connection, we can reduce emotional stress—one of the primary triggers for outbreaks—and work toward healing through breathwork, mindful movement, and emotional reflection. As someone who's openly shared my herpes diagnosis, I offer a safe, judgment-free space to explore your emotional wellness, with personalized, donation-based sessions. Learn more and schedule a session today at www.spfpp.org/yoga-therapy.
Episode 116: The Spiritual Significance of Herpes
In SPFPP Episode 116, "The Spiritual Significance of Herpes," we explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of living with herpes. This episode delves into themes like personal growth, the mind-body connection, and transforming stigma into resilience. Learn how Yoga Therapy can support emotional healing and discover resources to navigate herpes stigma with strength and self-acceptance.