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Low Risk Disclosure and Self Shaming
Courtney discusses how low perceived self-worth can influence one's decision to disclose HSV status and to whom.
Something Positive for Positive People Podcast Episode 145
Internalized herpes stigma looks like self-shaming ourselves and masking it with external behaviors like disclosing our positive HSV status to someone low risk. By low risk, I simply mean their acceptance or approval of us carries little to no value. However, we're either looking to have our beliefs challenged or validated by their response. This episode will challenge that in you. Check it out!
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The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is now being used to deliver stunning results in sex and relationships!
There can be many opportunities to enter into the 'business of sex' without it being sex work or porn, even though both are legitimate businesses supporting billion-dollar industries.
"A healthy sex life is therefore very important for us, women, whether it is with a partner or with ourselves."
Even in the sex-positive community, it's still important to be mindful about those with whom you share your herpes status. You can't always know someone's intent.
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.
