The Herpes and Relationships Episode

Facts, FAQs and communication about a common virus that many of us live with, with herpes educator and suicide-prevention organizer Courtney Brame.2:00 - herpes diagnoses can make people suicidal7:00 - shame about COVID and herpes 12:00 - skin friction is how herpes is transmitted, sexually or not19:00 - mental health and sexuality26:00 - disclosure: when should I?30:00 - the three most common responses to “I have herpes”38:00 - different ways to disclose to partners42:00 - therapists should be herpes literate 52:00 - immune system support is critical1:00:00 - what's' it like telling strangers you have herpes, regularly?FIND YOUR GUEST: SPFPP.orgFIND YOUR HOST stripperwriter.comSee Elle’s $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellowsSponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.comCondoms and Lube can be found on Condomania.com - code THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!Need a waterproof blanket? Sponsored by Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEXLooking for quality vibes? Get 15% off at LoveCrave.com Thanks for rating and reviewing this podcast :)