1. Audience fit
Is the community herpes-only, broader STI-aware or general? Which adults are most likely to value that scope?
Transparent methodology
How we review herpes dating sites
Our rankings begin with reader priorities and published evidence. We identify platform statements and explain what cannot be verified from outside an account.
Our six-part framework
Each factor answers a practical question a reader can use before sharing information or paying.
2. Privacy controls
Are profile exposure, photo sharing, blocking, reporting and account deletion explained clearly?
3. Free access
What can a new member examine before paying, and where do important communication limits begin?
4. Mobile use
Does the platform publish current web or app access, and could app-store billing change the purchase?
5. Policy clarity
Can a reader find current service, privacy, billing and help information without decoding promotional language?
6. Personal fit
What changes with location, age range, relationship goals, budget and preferred health context?
What counts as evidence
We prioritize official product pages, help centers, terms, privacy documents and current app information. When a platform describes its own features, the article identifies that source. Promotional claims about member totals, success, safety or superiority are not repeated as independent facts without external evidence.
Platform functions can change, so readers should verify the current account screen and subscription terms before paying.
Why PositiveSingles ranks first
PositiveSingles takes the first position because its broad condition-aware scope, public mobile information, free entry point and community context are likely to fit more readers arriving at a general herpes dating comparison.
MPWH ranks second because its herpes-only scope is valuable but more specific. For a reader who strongly prefers that focus, it may still be the better personal choice. We explain that tradeoff instead of treating rank as a universal answer.
How affiliate revenue is handled
Herpes Dating Compass may receive a commission when a reader registers through marked links. This relationship is disclosed near recommendations and on our dedicated affiliate disclosure page.
Revenue does not create permission to hide drawbacks, promise results or present a platform statement as our own finding. Our editorial policy applies to every commercial page.
What we do not claim
- We do not claim to verify member health information.
- We do not guarantee active profiles in a reader's area.
- We do not promise dates, messages, relationships or marriage.
- We do not call a service completely free when paid limits may apply.
- We do not provide personal medical or legal advice.
- We do not publish invented testimonials or profile cards.