How does the private photo lockbox work?

You can keep your public photos subtle or blurred, and place your identifiable photos into a private lockbox album that is accessible only to members you explicitly approve.

How does billing show up on my card?

To guarantee discretion, optional premium subscriptions appear on bank statements as a discreet, non-descript merchant descriptor with no mention of STD or dating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is STD-Meet.com?

STD-Meet.com is a private dating and peer support network designed specifically for singles living with STDs, including HSV (Herpes Simplex), HPV, and HIV.

Q: How does STD-Meet protect my privacy from Google?

We strictly disallow search engine crawlers in robots.txt and set noindex, nofollow metadata across all member profiles. Your screen name and photos never appear in public search results.

Q: Is STD-Meet free to join?

Yes. Creating an account, building a profile, searching by location radius, and reading community discussion boards is completely free.

Everything you need to know about privacy controls, search engine discretion, matchmaking, and community standards.

What is STD-Meet.com?

STD-Meet.com is an empathetic, confidential dating and community network designed for people living with STDs, including HSV (Herpes Simplex), HPV, and HIV. Our platform removes stigma and disclosure fears by creating a welcoming space where understanding is already mutual from the first hello.

How does STD-Meet protect my privacy from Google?

We implement comprehensive privacy safeguards: strict non-indexing by search engines (no profile ever appears in Google or Bing search results), permission-based private photo albums, invisible browsing modes, and end-to-end discreet web messaging without phone number sharing.

Is STD-Meet free to join?

Yes! Creating an account, setting up your confidential profile, filtering local matches, sending friendly greetings, and reading community discussion boards is completely free.

Do I have to display my face photo publicly?

No. You are completely in control. You can upload an artistic avatar, scenic lifestyle photo, or blurred photo as your public image, while locking your portrait pictures inside a private album that you unlock only for individuals you explicitly approve.

Can I search for members in my specific city or metro area?

Yes. Our location discovery engine lets you search locally by city, zip code, or distance radius (15, 25, 50, or 100+ miles). You can easily explore active members living right in your neighborhood.

What happens if someone screenshots a profile or misbehaves?

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against screenshotting, outing, harassment, or bad-faith behavior. Our security team reviews flagged accounts 24/7, and offending users are permanently banned with device and IP restrictions.

How will charges appear on my bank statement?

For total peace of mind, any optional premium membership upgrades are billed with an ambiguous, non-descript descriptor. There is never any mention of "STD", "Herpes", or dating on your statement.

Can discordant couples or negative partners join?

Yes! Many compassionate individuals who are educated about transmission prevention, antivirals, and U=U join STD-Meet to meet positive partners. Everyone who treats members with kindness and dignity is warmly welcomed.

Is STD-Meet inclusive of LGBTQ+ members?

100% yes. We celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Our matching preferences and forum categories include dedicated spaces for LGBTQ+ members.

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