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Living with herpes can feel isolating, especially in smaller regional communities like Braunstone but you are never alone. PositiveSingles, the world’s most trusted herpes and STD dating platform, provides a private, stigma-free space where people with HSV-1 and HSV-2 can connect, communicate, and build meaningful relationships with confidence.
Whether you're looking for dating, friendship, emotional support, or simply a place where people understand your journey, PositiveSingles offers a safe and welcoming environment designed especially for HSV-positive individuals.
PositiveSingles has supported millions worldwide now Braunstone residents can enjoy the same comfort, privacy, and community.
A herpes diagnosis often brings uncertainty, anxiety, and worries about dating. Australian sexual health studies show that social support and compassionate communication significantly improve emotional wellbeing for people living with HSV.
Having a place where you can be open without stigma creates confidence and resilience.
Support systems help you:
Support is not a luxury—it is a lifeline. And you deserve it.

PositiveSingles was built specifically for people living with herpes and other STDs. Whether you're in Braunstone, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, or anywhere across Northern NSW, you can connect with others easily, privately, and confidently.
You choose who gets access your privacy is always protected.
Talk with people who truly understand your experience.
Access expert-reviewed answers to your herpes questions.
Share your daily thoughts, stories, and victories with a supportive community.
Learn from others living with HSV and find relatable guidance.
PositiveSingles is more than a dating service—it’s a supportive community built for confidence and connection.
Braunstone residents can access several reliable NSW sexual health services offering confidential testing, treatment, and counselling.
Nearby clinics typically include:
Services include:
All follow the Australian STI Management Guidelines.
A trusted national resource offering:
ASHA is widely respected by Australian sexual health clinicians.
Supporting people of all ages across NSW through:
Emotional wellbeing is key to feeling confident again.
Available services include:
These resources help manage anxiety, stigma, and emotional adjustment.
Australian sexual health educators encourage open, stigma-free conversations about herpes:
Dr. Melissa Kang – physician & sexual health advocate
Dr. Deborah Bateson – clinician & educator
Dr. Catriona Ooi – NSW Health sexual health specialist
Dr. Vincent Cornelisse – STI researcher & clinician
Their shared message:
Herpes is common, manageable, and never something to be ashamed of.
Whether online through PositiveSingles or locally through Australian resources, support offers:
Support empowers you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Yes. PositiveSingles has active members across Northern NSW, including Grafton and surrounding areas.
Absolutely privacy is at the core of the platform.
Grafton and Coffs Harbour sexual health clinics offer confidential testing and treatment.
Yes—peer connection significantly reduces anxiety and stigma.
Most NSW Health and non-profit services are free or low-cost.
Herpes does not define your worth, your relationships, or your future. PositiveSingles helps you build connections with confidence, while NSW health services support your wellbeing along the way.
You deserve connection, privacy, and understanding—and all of it is within reach. Join PositiveSingles Today