Making Polyamory Work Sexual Health When You're Positive with Courtney Brame
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May 7, 2024 Courtney Brame, founder of Something Positive for Positive People, discusses the often-taboo topic of herpes and the stigma surrounding it. He emphasizes the link between mental health and sexual well-being, advocating for open dialogue about STIs. The importance of community support for those living with herpes is highlighted, along with strategies for discussing sexual health openly with partners. Their conversation sheds light on reframing perceptions of herpes, fostering self-worth, and navigating emotional challenges in relationships.
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Sexual Health Is Mental Health
- Sexual health and mental health are deeply intertwined and diagnosis affects identity and connection.
- Courtney Brame emphasizes that stigma disrupts a person's ability to relate to their body and others.
Diagnosis Sparked A Support Network
- Courtney Brame was diagnosed with genital herpes and found people expressing suicide ideation on dating sites.
- He started anonymous conversations and support spaces to let people safely share lived experience.
Stigma Survives On False Narratives
- Stigma persists because of the narratives and stereotypes we attach to herpes, not the virus itself.
- Courtney argues stigma cannot coexist with truth and that language shapes perception.
