23-year-old Victoria Jones struggles with dating due to herpes stigma after disclosing her condition.

23-year-old Victoria Jones, diagnosed with herpes in 2020, finds dating difficult due to stigma and negative reactions. After disclosing her condition on her profile, Victoria experienced fewer matches and harsh treatment, including being called names and ghosted. She removed the information from her profile but continues to share her experience in hopes of reducing stigma around herpes.

June 19, 2024
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