Join us live for a conversation about navigating herpes stigma and advocacy as Black people. Belize & Courtney have both been in the herpes education advocacy space for more than 6 years consistently and are coming together addressing symptoms of stigma in the Black Community. This is free to SPFPP members to attend live. Non-members can register below.
1. Cultural Dynamics and Herpes: Explore how cultural beliefs and norms within the Black community impact the perception and management of herpes.
2. Healthcare Access and Equity: Discuss disparities in healthcare access and education about sexual health in the Black community.
3. Community Support Systems: Highlight the importance of building strong support networks and how to effectively create and utilize them within the Black community.
4. Addressing Stigma: Talk about specific challenges related to stigma in the Black community and strategies for overcoming them.
5. Empowerment and Advocacy: Share ways to empower individuals and advocate for better sexual health education and resources in the Black community.
6. Personal Narratives: Share personal experiences to connect with listeners who may feel isolated or misunderstood within their own communities.
7. Role of Religion and Spirituality: Discuss the influence of religious and spiritual beliefs on the perception and management of herpes in the Black community.
Belize Spivey is known as the STD Life Coach ™️ she has helped millions of men and women living with herpes simplex virus. She offers them extensive education, psychological support, practical steps to overcome the stigma, and natural outbreak products (Vanquish Care).
In August 2015, she started STD Life Coaching on social media after living with genital herpes simplex for over 5 years. Ms. Spivey goal was to help individuals living with the virus see they are not alone and become more educated about their status. Ms. Spivey wrote a book called Overcoming What Can't be Cured: Living Beyond Herpes to share her personal story as well. The business has grown into a feature in Essence magazine, 2.5k private online support groups for women, the largest YouTube channel, 100s of one-on-one sessions, an annual event, and the first black-owned six-figure Herpes product line: Vanquish Care.