Safety in Intimacy and Holding Space with Men
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Safety in Intimacy and Holding Space for Men with Courtney Brame
What's it like to take up space beyond the stigmas of herpes? We had a chat with Courtney Brame (he/him) from the non profit organization, Something Positive for Positive People, a support resource for people navigating herpes stigma.
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In this episode we talked about:
• HSV and managing outbreaks through yoga + yoga therapy
• Choosing to take up space and managing stereotypes and expectations as a straight, Black Man in the wellness community
• The responsibility of holding cultural reverence, carrying this responsibility as a person of color, and being intentional in the environments we exist within
• Boundaries, consent, and self ownership
• Holding space for women in exploring communication, sex, relationships, and herpes diagnosis
• Stepping into leadership and creating community with Black men exploring with curiosity, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence
• Understanding and practicing the art of vulnerability
• Dating, connection, and being a good conversationalist vs. communicator
• How to make men feel heard, held, and softening safely into what it means to be a man/masculine in the evolution of society
• Physical, mental + emotional safety in dating and connection
About Courtney:
As founder of Something Positive for Positive People, Courtney combines his expertise as a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with his passion for destigmatizing herpes. Through SPFPP, he offers restorative yoga and meditation in support groups, enhancing holistic well-being for those living with herpes. As the host of the SPFPP podcast, Courtney shares inspiring stories of individuals navigating herpes stigma. He extends his advocacy to sexual health education and STD prevention, promoting stigma-free communication among healthcare providers and organizations. Driven to create a world where herpes discussions are empowering and stigma-free, Courtney's work at SPFPP is reshaping sexual health dialogue, offering a blend of wellness practices and empathetic advocacy to build a more understanding community.
Find + connect with Courtney online at:
Website: www.spfpp.org
Instagram: instagram.com/CourtneyBrame_
Safe Sex Expo (September 2024): https://www.spfpp.org/offerings/p/safe-sex-expo
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