STI dating in Canada, with room for your priorities

Dating with an STI can bring unfamiliar conversations into an otherwise ordinary wish to meet someone. Start by deciding what would be welcome in your life now: a relationship, a friendship or simply a place to read other people's experiences. PositiveSingles brings these interests together in a community for people living with herpes and other STIs.

Find the information that fits your situation

STI and STD are broad terms. Do not assume that advice about one infection applies to another. Our Canadian herpes, HIV and HPV pages introduce different questions to consider and point to relevant resources. A clinician can help with diagnosis, testing and care; a dating community serves a different purpose.

Define what local means to you

A province-wide search might suit someone willing to travel, while another person may only want to meet within their city. Describe your comfortable distance in kilometres, your availability and whether you would like to chat online before meeting. For someone outside a major Canadian city, being clear about these preferences can be more useful than listing every nearby place.

Give trust time to develop

Profile information is self-reported. It is not a medical record, background check or guarantee of compatibility. You can keep your home address and workplace private while learning about someone's interests. Discuss boundaries directly, and do not share another person's health status outside the conversation.

For a first step that does not involve messaging, read the Canadian dating safety guidance or explore community writing. To register, sign in or search, continue to PositiveSingles and choose your Canadian location on the official site.