Christopher Pickering, herpes dating coach

My simple 3-step system

How I get you dating again

The same three steps I went through myself, in this order, because each one makes the next one possible.

Knowledge and stigma

Learn how herpes actually works, so facts replace the fear and the shame stops running the show.

Confidence and self-worth

Change what you believe the diagnosis says about you, so you walk into dates as the person you actually are.

Dating and disclosure skills

Make disclosure a normal, mutual conversation about sexual health: what to say, when to say it, and how to handle any reaction.

See how the 3 steps work

From my clients

Same diagnosis, different life

In just 4 to 6 weeks with Christopher, I went from five years of hiding my status to being in a relationship and not fearing the conversation. Life feels easier now.

S., 31, Canada

That first conversation didn't just go well, it turned into the relationship I've been in for the last six months.

M., 28, UK

When I found this program, I felt like my life was over. But the calls showed me I'm not alone. I deserve a normal, fun life.

K., 25, USA

About me

Herpes is the least important thing about me in dating.

When I was diagnosed, I honestly thought my dating life was over. I had no medical background, so I taught myself everything about the virus, dropped the shame I'd attached to it, and got back out there.

My first disclosure felt clumsy, and it still went well. That's when it clicked for me: if one person can say yes, I can do it again.

I've talked about my diagnosis publicly ever since, so nobody else has to figure this out alone.

Christopher

Guides

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Straight answers on disclosure, rejection and dating after a diagnosis.

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