MPWH
Type of site | Online dating community |
|---|---|
| Owner | SuccessfulMatch Inc.[1] |
| URL | MPWH.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required for membership |
| Current status | Active |
MPWH (Meeting People With Herpes) is an American-based international Herpes dating community. MPWH offers an exclusive platform for positive singles who are living with Herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2) to find support, friendship and love.[2]
History
[edit]In 2015, MPWH launched its apps for iOS and Android devices, which provide full functionality as its pc site and mobile site. Currently Michelle Lee is MPWH APP co-founder.
MPWH app was announced by Cosmopolitan UK as a dating app for people with Herpes in September, 2015.[3]
MPWH started to charge its members from March, 2016 PT (Pacific time) for providing a serious and meaningful dating environment.[4]
In 2018, MPWH was incorporated into SuccessfulMatch.com.[1]
Overview
[edit]The MPWH business frame is based on a membership system, people with Herpes create profiles with anonymous usernames and join in free of charge. Members have the options to hide or open their profiles or photos to others.[5][4]
The community supports features, such as Latest Activities, Browse, SPARK, Private Album, Winks, Connections, Messages, Blog, etc.
Matching
[edit]The MPWH uses Tinder-style matching function called "SPARK" for members finding their matches.[6] "SPARK" offers members' photos with age, gender, location to swipe and encourage members upload photos to enjoy swiping. Members swipe left 'pass' and swipe right to 'like'. If members like each other, MPWH will let them know.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Original Herpes Dating Site Hits 200,000 Registered Users and Growing". MPWH.com. 2022-08-16.
- ^ Cuddihy, Tony. "There's a new Tinder-style dating app for people with herpes". JOE.ie. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Hodgson, Claire (22 September 2015). "There is now a dating app for people with herpes". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Herpes Dating App MPWH Adds Fee-Based Services As It Zeroes In On Serious Dating Relationships". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Brennan, Cianan. "There's now a 'Tinder' specifically for people carrying an STI". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Cummings, Jack (29 September 2015). "I have herpes so now I use the Tinder for people with STIs". The Tab. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ Chatel, Amanda. "PositiveSingles Is A Tinder-Like Dating App For People With STDs, Plus 5 More Places To Look For Love". Bustle.com. Retrieved 30 October 2016.