Genital Herpes Online Dating
Higher Numbers of STD Sufferers Increase Online Dating Sites
Push aside the fear of telling someone you met online that you have genital herpes and hit these targeted online dating sites for those accepting of your ailment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S., one in four women and one in five men are infected with some sort of STD, including genital herpes. This increase in genital herpes and other STDs, says CNN, has increased both the demand and offerings for genital herpes online dating sites.
But how on earth would you meet someone at an online dating site and tell them, "Hey, I have genital herpes?"
Before these online dating sites were created, most affilicted with herpes couldn't bring themselves to share. The shame and/or fear either stopped people from using online dating sites at all, or stopped them from telling their partners - neither of which are healthy alternatives.
Listed here are four of the best the online dating sites specifically targeted towards those with genital herpes or other, related STDs. With all of the online dating sites listed below, there is the refreshing and relieving fact that self-disclosure isn't required, as everyone on these online dating sites are in the same boat.
Genital Herpes Online Dating Site #1: H-Date
A free dating site that happens to target those with genital herpes. Truly comprehensive, this online dating site doesn't just match people up with others, it also offers information about STD's, how they are transmitted, and how to protect yourself and your partner (even if you both have genital herpes). Polls ask members (who number almost 30,000 around the world) questions like how they got genital herpes (over 50% contracted the disease from a boyfriend or girlfriend), how people react to being told they have an STD (mixed results).
Genital Herpes Online Dating Site #2: Antopia
The largest of the genital herpes related online dating sites, with more than seventy thousand members. Joining is free, as is reviewing their community support and educational information, chatting with members on certain days and receving their free report, "Living and Loving with Herpes" (scroll down the page for signup), but a full membership costs $24.95.
Genital Herpes Online Dating Site #3: PositiveSingles
A personal favorite of the list, which has a straightforward and pleasant-looking interface, with genital herpes blogs, chat rooms, success stories and news related to genital herpes. Sign up, as with all of these online dating sites, is free, but a full membership costs anywhere from $9.95-19.95/month depending on the plan you choose.
Genital Herpes Online Dating Site #4: My HSV Network
The first of it's kind, My HSV is a free online dating site and social networking site for those with genital herpes all rolled into one. Blogging, community and event postings are available to all that join.
