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Welcome to PositiveSingles.com, the trusted dating and support platform created for individuals living with herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you are located in New Haven, Connecticut, and searching for reliable, private, and stigma-free herpes support, you've found the right place.
New Haven, a historic Connecticut city with more than 135,000 residents, reflects the national prevalence of herpes infections. According to the CDC, an estimated 47.8% of people aged 14–49 in the U.S. have HSV-1, while 11.9% have HSV-2. Based on this, tens of thousands of individuals in New Haven — and even more across surrounding cities such as Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, and Norwalk — are currently living with HSV.
Despite the statistics, many feel isolated. Public discussions around herpes remain limited, and dedicated local support groups are rare. That's why PositiveSingles exists: to provide the essential resources, guidance, and community that people with HSV deserve.
While New Haven does not have herpes-specific in-person groups, several public health institutions offer sexual health services and guidance:
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England – New Haven Health Center
Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Health Services
Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH)
Despite these options, many residents seek more tailored, judgment-free environments where they can connect, date, and grow with others who understand their experience. That’s what PositiveSingles.com delivers.
PositiveSingles is more than a dating site. It's a full-service online support system designed specifically for individuals with herpes and other STIs. Trusted by over 2.5 million members worldwide, our platform offers services and community features that many local organizations cannot.
Herpes Support Groups and Chatrooms
Meet and talk with others living with HSV in our private support groups and chatrooms, organized by location, interests, and condition type. Whether you're in New Haven or nearby cities, our tools help you connect confidentially with people who understand you.
Live Dating Advisor
Our expert support team offers live advice to help you navigate common concerns, including disclosure, confidence, and relationship-building.
Real Treatment Stories
Read personal stories from members who share their journeys with antiviral medications, holistic therapies, mental wellness, and long-term care. These stories offer hope and practical guidance.
Inspirational Member Experiences
From first diagnosis to engagement or marriage, PositiveSingles hosts thousands of stories from people who found love and support after HSV, including members in Connecticut.
Expert Advice and Safety Tips
Our editorial team and sexual health professionals regularly publish articles on dating tips, stigma reduction, safety, mental health, and more.
Herpes Support Blog
Our member-driven blog includes a range of topics written by users and staff, including dating experiences, emotional resilience, disclosure success stories, and everyday lifestyle advice.
Herpes doesn’t define you, and living in a close-knit academic city like New Haven shouldn't make you feel alone. PositiveSingles helps you:
Whether you're looking for support, friendship, or love, our community is designed to make living with herpes easier, not harder.
PositiveSingles is available on desktop and mobile devices. Our mobile apps allow you to chat, browse profiles, post questions, and access support anytime, anywhere.
Download the app here:
iOS (Apple App Store)
Android (Google Play Store)
Stay connected even on the go — whether you’re attending school, working, or spending time at East Rock Park or the New Haven Green.
Living with HSV in New Haven doesn’t mean you need to isolate or hide who you are. PositiveSingles.com offers a welcoming, understanding space for individuals just like you — people looking for compassion, connection, and a future that isn't defined by a diagnosis.
Thousands of members from Connecticut — including New Haven and other cities like Stamford, Bridgeport, and Hartford — have already joined our growing community.
Sign up today, and if you're considering premium features, use our referral code FUPS to receive bonus days on your upgraded plan. You can learn more about this offer by clicking here.
PositiveSingles.com – Empowering people with herpes to find hope, support, and lasting relationships in New Haven and beyond.