STI notifications
You should be able to mark profiles that you've met with (even if either party has blocked), and then if you test positive for an STI Grindr can push out a notification to get tested to all of those user profiles - possibly via SMS/email in case the user is inactive
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Jean-Philippe Bourgouin commented
Core User Flows
1. Quick Add (2-tap) Contact Log entry• Entry point from a profile or chat: “Add to Log”
• Minimal fields: date (day-level) + exposure sites (throat/oral, rectal, penile/genital, other)
• Optional “More details”: protection used, notes, planned/confirmed status2. Report STI and select notification window
• User selects STI type (e.g., gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis)
• App suggests a default notification window (e.g., 30–60 days) with user adjustment
• App filters relevant logged contacts automatically3. Notify partners (anonymous option)
• Anonymous in-app notification to logged contacts (if still reachable in-app)
• Alternative: generate a copy/paste message for manual outreach
• Messages are neutral and non-identifying, recommending appropriate testing (including multi-site testing when relevant)Privacy & Safety Requirements (non-negotiable)
• Opt-in by default; easy opt-out and “Delete all”
• No message content analysis (no NLP on chats)
• Local encrypted storage tied to the user account on device
• No precise location tracking; no third-party sharing
• Anti-abuse controls (notifications only to logged contacts; rate limits)Expected Impact
• Faster partner notification and testing
• Reduced onward transmission risk
• Lower user burden and stigma through anonymous, standardized health messaging