Something Positive for Positive People
Courtney W. Brame - Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP.org)
Hosted by Courtney W. Brame, Something Positive for Positive People is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting people navigating herpes stigma. We offer 1-1 support calls for people who need help with sharing their status with potential partners. We offer virtual events, support groups, and advocate in mental health and sexual health spaces for the minimization of stigma through the stories shared. On this podcast, we interview people living with herpes and who work in the field of sexual health, mental health, and public health to minimize stigma's impacts.
Episodes
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Aug 6, 2017 • 47min
SPFPP 06: Herpes Meningitis
While rare, I think it’s important to share this story and its emphasis on the importance to disclose your status to your sexual partners at least.
Aug 5, 2017 • 32min
SPFPP 05: Misdiagnosed Melanie
Testing for herpes is not recommended by the CDC for a variety of reasons. Potential misdiagnosis is one of those reasons.
Aug 4, 2017 • 40min
SPFPP 04: Just a Couple of Herpsters
This was my first interview with a couple who met through support group events. Each one shares their experience of their diagnosis prior to meeting each other in addition to showing us their sex life isn't over.
Aug 3, 2017 • 36min
SPFPP 03: The Divorce Diet After Effects
Our guest shares her experience getting back into the dating world after a divorce and really beginning to explore her sexuality to find out she is hsv positive.
Aug 2, 2017 • 53min
SPFPP 02: Treat the Trauma
Trigger warning - Our guest talks about having been drugged and raped leading to their positive HSV diagnosis. Please take care of yourself as you listen to this episode and understand the main takeaway here is to treat the trauma.
Aug 1, 2017 • 26min
SPFPP Bonus 01: Positive Pansexual Polyamory and Kink
Our guest from this episode introduced me to pansexuality, what it means to be kinky, what non-binary is and for the first time, brought the pronoun conversation to me. Herpes positive, polyamorous and pansexual, our guest talks about the role having HSV plays in their sex life.
Jul 31, 2017 • 50min
SPFPP 01: Oh You Have Herpes? Well, My Legs Don't Work
This is the very first episode of the podcast, Something Positive for Positive People where I began this journey interviewing people living with herpes about their experiences navigating the world after their positive hsv diagnosis. This interview features Amy and the sound quality has gotten way better over time I promise, so bear with me.
Jul 28, 2017 • 46min
Episode 00: Welcome to Something Positive for Positive People
Solo episode here where I share my diagnosis and talk about the birth of this platform and its evolution. Also, we gotta reevaluate the phrase "successful disclosure".
