Advocating for Inclusive Healthcare: Supporting Trans Folks Living with Herpes
Trans folks living with herpes deserve accessible, informed, and reliable healthcare providers.
I’ve shared before that one of the most important lessons I’ve learned through research is to acknowledge and question absence. When it comes to herpes fact sheets, guidelines, and research, how often do we see articles that acknowledge trans experiences and needs?
I have seen several recent research articles that are starting to focus on this population, and they deserve many more.
As most folks with herpes know, it is not just the physical symptoms that can cause distress, but the stigma and associated mental health conditions of living with such a socially secretive infection. We need competent and informed providers to increase awareness and advocacy as it relates to appropriate and respectful levels of care.