Sex educator Tara Ransleben (@TR_Sexuality) discusses the value of comprehensive sexual education versus abstinence-based education. She shares her personal experience with oral HSV 1, dealing with online trolls, and navigating stigma. Tara also explores the differences and benefits of in-person versus online advocacy, emphasizing the importance of accurate information to combat misinformation and stigma ..read more

Allie, founder of Beyond Herpes, joins Courtney to discuss their organizations' missions to empower those diagnosed with herpes. They explore the challenges of running small nonprofits, Allie's personal journey with genital HSV, and the differences in how men and women handle STI diagnoses. The conversation also delves into self-exploration, values, discipline, and alignment in both romantic and platonic relationships ..read more

Join us for Episode 343 of the SPFPP Podcast where Dakota (@getrealwithdakota on Instagram) and I dive into the art of handling rejection. Recorded impromptu during a drive to my first East Coast beach trip, this episode explores the similarities between Dakota's coaching clients and those I support through herpes stigma. We're excited to announce a co-facilitated virtual workshop on rejection handling—details and registration available at spfpp.org/events by 7/12. SPFPP members can join for free. Tune in to hear about various expressions of rejection, learn the new word "spurn," and get tips ..read more

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Register for Membership: www.spfpp.org/membership Register for the SPFPP Conference: www.spfpp.org/conferences Register for Yoga classes: www.spfpp.org/yoga Become a podcast guest: www.spfpp.org/podcast ..read more