The Truth About Herpes Awareness Day: What You’re Not Told

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The Truth About Herpes Awareness Day: An Educator’s Honest Perspective

After nearly ten years of advocacy and education efforts in this space, here’s what nobody talks about — the dark sides of awareness days.

I know. Your first reaction might be conflicted. “Aren’t awareness days good?”

To an extent, yes. But there’s more that’s left unsaid. In my latest Substack article I explain:

🔎 How awareness campaigns can backfire
🔎 The real risks of public disclosure
🔎 Why statistics alone don’t change or open minds
🔎 Research updates from Dr. Jerome at @fredhutch
🔎 Strategies that actually work

Awareness is important, but lasting change happens alongside education.

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Save this post for later, and don’t forget to read the full Substack article to learn how we can move beyond just awareness and into lasting change.