The Herpes and Relationships Episode
A human sexuality podcast.
They Talk Sex · Elle Stanger
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Show Notes
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 suicidal
7:00 - shame about COVID and herpes
12:00 - skin friction is how herpes is transmitted, sexually or not
19:00 - mental health and sexuality
26:00 - disclosure: when should I?
30:00 - the three most common responses to “I have herpes”
38:00 - different ways to disclose to partners
42:00 - therapists should be herpes literate
52:00 - immune system support is critical
1:00:00 - what's' it like telling strangers you have herpes, regularly?
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