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How Men Herpe
Courtney shares some male perspectives on how they manage life with herpes.
Something Positive for Positive People Podcast Episode 143
We answer some listener questions about men and HSV. Some men wrote in and asked some questions and I answer those as well. We discuss masculinity and how we deal with a herpes diagnosis differently than those in touch with their femininity, disclosure leading to 'me too,' who has more outbreaks between penis and vulva owners, and the importance of communication as a herpes diagnosis changes the way we do sex. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you found it useful. Please consider leaving a donation to SPFPP so that we can pay for people's therapy services and provide support for them after their diagnosis.
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Courtney invites Lindsey to the podcast, a New-York-based health care worker living with HSV who also happened to test positive for COVID-19.
Courtney and guest Prince talk about some of the stigma prevalence of HSV in the polyamorous community and how someone might use their status to manipulate partners.
Courtney discusses how low perceived self-worth can influence one's decision to disclose HSV status and to whom.