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The truth about HIV phobia in gay dating

Summary by The 19th
In his room, 19-year-old Cody Nester toggles between Grindr profiles on his phone. As he senses chemistry with a match, he knows he has to flag something that could be a deal breaker. “Did you see on my profile that I’m HIV positive?” he writes. The reply arrives instantly. “You’re disgusting. I don’t know why you’re on here.” Seconds later, the profile disappears, suggesting Nester is blocked. “He went out of his way to say that. People could a…

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The 19th broke the news in on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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