Capital neighbourhoods by the river
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Singles
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Explore dating, friendship and community for people across Canada living with herpes, HIV, HPV or another STI.
Dating
Private Messaging
Community
Friendship
Support
Privacy
You are not alone
An STI diagnosis is one part of your story — not the whole of it.
Millions of Canadians are living full, connected lives with herpes, HIV, HPV or another sexually transmitted infection. A diagnosis may change some conversations, but it does not change your personality, warmth or capacity for connection.
PositiveSingles brings together people who understand those conversations, so dating and friendship can begin with more openness and less explanation.
Three ways to find your people
Start with what feels right today. You can date, build friendships or simply spend time with people who understand.
Dating
Meet people who understand dating with an STI, with filters for location, interests and background.
Explore datingFriendship
Build supportive friendships without pressure to turn every connection into romance.
Find friendshipCommunity
Read discussions, exchange practical support and spend time with people who get it.
Visit the communityCommunities for different experiences
Wherever you are starting from
Herpes Dating
HSV-1 and HSV-2 — dating with confidence and candid conversations.
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HIV Dating
Empowering connections for people living with HIV, including inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces.
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HPV Dating
Open, informed dating for people who have received an HPV diagnosis.
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Other STIs
A welcoming community for people living with any sexually transmitted infection.
Explore this communityHow it works
Getting started is straightforward
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Learn about the community
Read about who PositiveSingles is for, how it works, and what you can find there.
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Continue to the platform
Follow the link to start your free profile on the partner platform.
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Create your profile
Choose a username, share what you are comfortable sharing, and set your privacy preferences.
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Browse and connect
Search by location, background and interests. Send a wink or start a conversation.
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Build trust over time
Use private photos and voice or video calls before meeting. Everything moves at a pace that feels right for you.
Privacy & Safety
Your privacy is built in, not bolted on.
PositiveSingles offers a layered set of privacy tools so you can control exactly what you share, with whom, and when.
Private Photo Albums
Share photos only with members you choose.
Profile Visibility Controls
Decide who can see your full profile.
Anonymous Browsing
Browse profiles without leaving a trace.
Privacy Settings
Review visibility and contact controls in one place.
Photo Masking
Blur your photos until you are ready to share.
Hidden Conversations
Keep your inbox private from other members.
Blocking & Reporting
Remove unwanted contact and flag concerns.
Photo Verification
Optional tool to help confirm account photos.
Stay connected with the Positive Singles App
Browse profiles, continue conversations and manage your privacy settings from the Positive Singles App.
A familiar community experience, designed to fit naturally into your day.
Communities across Canada
STD Dating Across Canada
Six distinct cities, one welcoming community. Find local perspective, practical support and people who understand.
Waterfront energy and diverse communities
STD Dating Toronto
Coastal life with room to breathe
STD Dating Vancouver
Bilingual culture and neighbourhood character
STD Dating Montreal
City life with the Rockies nearby
STD Dating Calgary
Capital neighbourhoods by the river
STD Dating Ottawa
Atlantic community by the harbour
STD Dating Halifax
Canadian health resources
Trustworthy health information starts with qualified sources.
Dating and community support are just one part of living confidently with an STI. Health information should always come from qualified healthcare professionals and authoritative Canadian public health sources.
We have collected a directory of national and provincial organisations, testing services, and support networks to help you find the information that matters to you.
Federal guidance
Public Health Agency of Canada
Information on prevention, testing and sexual health across Canada.
Plain-language learning
CATIE
Practical HIV and hepatitis C information for people in Canada.
Rights and support
Action Canada
Sexual and reproductive health information, advocacy and support.
Care close to home
Provincial Health Services
Local testing, care and support options across Canadian provinces.