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SmithJones

I appreciate the perceived benefits about being upfront about one’s HIV status, but I don’t put HIV information on a dating profile. HIV cannot be spread by conversing or casual dating (i.e., NO sex!). The only time I feel compelled to have THE discussion is when a date shows prospects of becoming sexual. I’ve only had two men reject me so far, and only one who tried to HIV-shame me for not putting it out there as he did from the start.

February 11, 2021

richmiami

I generally don't disclose in my dating app profiles. I'm undetectable, and if U=U, I don't feel I need to disclose my status, especially on a hook-up site, and especially if the other person takes PrEP. Also, I only practice safer sex. For actual dating, I wait until we're a couple of dates in, and it seems like things might progress. Although it's nerve-wracking to disclose to someone, men have continued to want to see me, and my last partner of 8 years was negative. Not too bad.

February 9, 2021 • Miami