Dating & Herpes: Having "The Talk"
Herpes Wellness25 Nov 2025

Dating & Herpes: Having "The Talk"

In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down what it really takes to have the talk. That moment when you tell someone you have herpes. You’ll learn why the fear leading up to the conversation is often worse than the conversation itself, and how the way you approach it has everything to do with your self-worth, not your diagnosis.

Cat explains why trying to find the “perfect moment” or the “perfect script” keeps you stuck… and how confidence, honesty, and a simple pause can change everything. She also gets into what to do if someone doesn’t react well, how to know when you’re truly ready to tell someone, and why someone’s response has nothing to do with your value.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✔️ Why “the talk” feels bigger than it actually is

✔️ How overexplaining and rambling pull you out of your power

✔️ What the pause after disclosure really reveals

✔️ What someone’s reaction teaches you about them, not you

✔️ How to know when you’re actually ready to tell someone

✔️ Why the right person won’t run, judge you, or need convincing

✅ Join our online community and participate in herpes discussion forums for free: https://www.herpeswellness.com/

Avsnitt(43)

Herpes Tests Explained: What You Need to Know

Herpes Tests Explained: What You Need to Know

Confused about herpes testing? You’re not alone. Between swab tests, IgM, IgG, and the Western Blot, it can be hard to know which test is accurate, when to take it, and how to avoid false positives.In...

5 Aug 202512min

5 Foods That Trigger Herpes Outbreaks

5 Foods That Trigger Herpes Outbreaks

Herpes outbreaks can feel random—but your diet might be playing a bigger role than you realize.In this episode of Herpes Wellness, we break down five common triggers that could be contributing to your...

29 Juli 20255min

Herpes Intimacy Methods with a Partner Who Doesn't Have Herpes

Herpes Intimacy Methods with a Partner Who Doesn't Have Herpes

In this episode, Cat Dupree shares how she navigated intimacy in two real-life relationships where only one partner had herpes. From communication and trust to protection and daily antivirals, this ep...

22 Juli 20256min

Herpes Outbreaks: 3 Supplements that Work to Reduce Symptoms

Herpes Outbreaks: 3 Supplements that Work to Reduce Symptoms

Herpes outbreak relief doesn’t always have to rely on medication alone. In this episode, Cat Dupree shares 3 natural supplements that many people with HSV1 and HSV2 use to help reduce symptoms, suppor...

15 Juli 20258min

Herpes Disclosure: This One Tip Changes Everything

Herpes Disclosure: This One Tip Changes Everything

Herpes disclosure can feel terrifying—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Cat Dupree shares a powerful, real-world approach to telling someone you have herpes without over-explaining, apologiz...

10 Juli 20259min

5 Signs That You May Have Herpes

5 Signs That You May Have Herpes

Most people think they’d know if they had herpes—but the signs aren’t always obvious. In this video, Cat Dupree breaks down five subtle but important signs that could point to a herpes infection, even...

8 Juli 202512min

Herpes Dating Apps: Why They Help and How They Might Hold You Back

Herpes Dating Apps: Why They Help and How They Might Hold You Back

In this episode, Cat Dupree breaks down the emotional rollercoaster of using herpes dating sites—what helped, what hurt, and what no one is telling you. Cat shares her real story of navigating dating ...

3 Juli 202524min

Herpes and Pregnancy: Pregnant or Planning to Be? Here's what you should know.

Herpes and Pregnancy: Pregnant or Planning to Be? Here's what you should know.

If you’re pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or just found out you have herpes and you’re worried about what that means for your future—this episode is for you.One of our viewers recently reac...

24 Juni 202513min

Populärt inom Utbildning

historiepodden-se
rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
det-skaver
alska-oss
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
rss-foraldramotet-bring-lagercrantz
nu-blir-det-historia
roda-vita-rosen
johannes-hansen-podcast
sektledare
rss-viktmedicinpodden
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
rss-sjalsligt-avkladd
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
allt-du-velat-veta
sa-in-i-sjalen
not-fanny-anymore
rib-podcast
rss-relationsrevolutionen
rss-traningsklubben