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The Odds Are in Your Favor
Disclosing one's herpes status generally receives one of three responses. Listen to this podcast to hear a real-life story from an HSV+ SPFPP listener and guest and some of her dating conversations about her disclosures.
Something Positive for Positive People Podcast Episode 130
If you're on the fence about publicly disclosing your herpes status online, take a listen to this one. Our guest Laura shares her own experiences with not needing to for that sense of liberation people assume comes with it. It's often assumed there will be a sense of rejection by default. When we disclose, there are three potential responses; me too, no thanks, or tell me how we can be safe moving forward.
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Courtney talks about how he came to realize how and why he is in pursuit of freedom and emotional intensity.
Even in the sex-positive community, it's still important to be mindful about those with whom you share your herpes status. You can't always know someone's intent.
Something Positive for Positive People began as a suicide prevention resource. We honor the life of Nadiya Johanna Wortham this episode.