In this episode of Unf*ck Your Relationships Podcast, I’m getting vulnerable. Like, really vulnerable. Here’s the deal; I have herpes. And you know what? It’s actually not the clusterfuck your high school health teacher warned you about. I still have fulfilling intimate relationships, and it’s even taught me to be in tune with my body’s needs in a new way. Am I endorsing you going out and intentionally getting yourself some syphilis tomorrow? No. But I am telling you if you have or contract one, STIs are common,  manageable, and in no way life (or love) ending. Here’s what we’ll cover: How to approach STIs with a partner without making them run for the hills.  Remember that you’re not a human biohazard just because you have an STI. Stigma and shame can steal so much from your life if you let it. Let’s remind each other that we are powerful, beautiful women who have nothing to apologize for, even if we’re  living with an STI. Don’t let that shame take a potentially fulfilling relationship from you, because you deserve to have everything you want no matter what!  If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to my Instagram and share it on your IG stories and tag me, @michellepanning And if you love what you learned, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review to help me reach more passionate women just like you who want to heal their relationship patterns so they can have REAL intimacy with men.    CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/michellepanning Website: http://www.michellepanning.com   EPISODE RESOURCES: STI Educator - Emily L. Depasse: https://instagram.com/sexelducation Join my signature 12-week program, The Connected Woman. If you’re ready to go from anxious & insecure in your relationships to setting boundaries, healing yourself and living your dream life, sign up here: https://michellepanning.com/the-connected-woman