Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health challenge worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1 million curable STIs are acquired every day. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 5 people is living with an STI, underscoring the ongoing need for better prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient support.
While medical advances have improved the management of many STDs and STIs, important gaps remain in timely testing, access to care, public education, stigma reduction, and long-term support. At the same time, researchers, healthcare providers, startups, and public health organizations are developing innovative solutions—from new diagnostic technologies and digital health platforms to patient education programs and community-based support services.
PositiveSingles aims to help bridge these efforts by providing a platform that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and responsible innovation. By connecting researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and organizations with insights from the patient community, we hope to support the development of more accessible, patient-centered, and effective sexual health solutions.
