Dating with Herpes in 2025: How to Navigate Apps, Disclosure & Confidence
Dating in 2025 feels hard enough as it is, but what happens when you’re navigating a herpes diagnosis that feels like it changes everything?
In this month’s column, I dissect how to navigate dating apps after your diagnosis. The reality is, dating with herpes isn’t about limitation, it’s about learning to date more intentionally.
Read my latest Ask Emily column to learn why specialized dating apps aren’t the answer (👀 looking at you, Positive Singles), when to have ~the talk~, and how to rebuild your confidence.
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