DATING FOR HERPES

A little less pressure. A little more you.

Our approach to dating starts with a person, not a diagnosis.

01 / Find your own starting point

Browse the Journal for help with disclosure, writing a profile, and planning a date. Each guide offers a practical place to begin. Reading and reflecting can be a meaningful first step, even before you feel ready to meet someone.

02 / Put your personality into words

Choose details that sound like you. Be honest about what you want and thoughtful about what you share publicly. You can be open to a relationship and still have clear privacy boundaries.

03 / Give connection time

Ask questions, listen, and notice how you feel around a new person. Discuss sexual health before relevant physical contact. A shared understanding grows through conversation; it cannot be assumed from a profile.