More than dating — a community that gets it
PositiveSingles brings together people who understand what it means to live with an STI. Beyond profiles and messages, there is a whole community waiting.
What makes PositiveSingles different
General dating apps require members to navigate disclosure alone. PositiveSingles is built around a shared experience, which changes the entire dynamic.
Community discussions
Members-only forums where people share experiences, ask questions and offer encouragement. Discussions range from disclosure advice to day-to-day life topics.
Blogs and personal stories
Members write and share personal narratives about living with an STI. Reading others’ journeys can help reduce isolation and offer practical perspective.
Anonymous questions
Ask questions without revealing your identity. Helpful when you have something you want to understand but are not yet comfortable putting your name to.
Interest groups
Join groups based on shared interests beyond diagnosis — outdoor activities, parenting, travel, creative hobbies and more. Connection built on the whole person.
Chatrooms
Real-time conversations with other members. A low-stakes way to get comfortable interacting before moving to one-on-one messaging.
Moments
A photo and status sharing feature that lets members give a glimpse into their daily lives and connect on lighter, everyday topics.
A glimpse inside
How did you tell your first date?
“I’ve been sitting with this for weeks and I’m honestly terrified. For those of you who’ve had that conversation — how did you start it?”
Illustrative example — not a real post
5 ways to stay positive after your diagnosis
“The weeks after finding out can feel overwhelming. Here are five things that genuinely helped me regain my footing — none of them involve pretending everything is fine.”
Illustrative example — not a real post
Is it normal to feel scared after diagnosis?
“Completely normal. Most people here felt the same way at first. The fear usually softens over time as you connect with others who have been in the same place.”
Illustrative example — not a real post
Friendship without pressure
Not everyone who joins PositiveSingles is looking for romance. Platonic connections are a valued part of the community. Sometimes simply finding one person who understands what you are going through makes an enormous difference.
Interest groups, chatrooms and forums give members a natural way to connect over shared hobbies and life experiences — the STI diagnosis is part of the shared context, not the only topic of conversation. Many long-term friendships have started in these spaces.
Support after diagnosis
A new diagnosis can feel isolating, even when you are surrounded by people who care about you. It is hard to explain to someone who has not been there.
The PositiveSingles community offers something clinical settings and general social circles often cannot: people who have navigated the same experience.
Members share coping strategies, talk about disclosure conversations, and offer the kind of non-judgmental encouragement that comes from lived experience. This is peer support — honest, empathetic and grounded in real life.
Use peer support without giving up your privacy
A useful discussion does not require your legal name, employer, exact location or complete medical history. Begin with the part of the experience you want help with: preparing for a conversation, managing a difficult week or finding a lower-pressure way to meet people. Specific questions usually lead to more useful replies than a request for general reassurance.
Read responses as lived experience, not instructions. Another member can describe what helped them, but their treatment, legal context and relationship may differ from yours. Verify medical details through our Canadian STI Resources and bring personal health decisions to a qualified professional.
Pay attention to boundaries as well as warmth. Do not move to private messaging, share identifying details or send private images because someone insists that trust must happen quickly. Our privacy and first-meeting guide explains the controls to review. Block or report pressure, harassment and attempts to obtain money. Good peer support leaves you with more clarity and choice—not a new obligation.
When a reply is useful, notice why: perhaps it names a concrete option, respects uncertainty or points to a qualified source. Those are better signals than popularity or confidence alone, especially when the subject touches health.