Herpes is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — sexually transmitted infections in the world. In Australia, around 1 in 8 sexually active adults has genital herpes… and the real number is likely much higher.

So why is there still so much shame and stigma around something so ordinary? And what does living with herpesactually look like today?

In this episode of The StickyBeak, I speak with Allie, a certified Herpes Coach and founder of Beyond Herpes, who helps people navigate diagnosis, disclosure, and dating with confidence.

Allie opens up about her own story — from getting herpes to transforming her experience into empowerment — and shares insight into what life with herpes is really like.

This episode is raw, informative, and empowering — whether you have herpes, know someone who does, or just want to replace fear with facts.

A huge thank you to Allie for her openness and wisdom.

You can find her work here 👇

🌐 Website: livebeyondherpes.com

📱 Instagram: @allie_beyond

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