GET TESTED. KNOW YOUR STATUS.


We talk about protecting our money, our peace, our family and our future—but protecting your health belongs on that list too.


Get tested.


Not because you’re “dirty.” Not because you don’t trust your partner. Not because you have symptoms. Get tested because knowing your status is part of being responsible for yourself and the people you’re intimate with.


HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and other STIs don’t always come with obvious warning signs. Somebody can look healthy, feel healthy and still have an infection. “They looked clean” was never a medical test.


New relationship? Both get tested. Casual situation? Get tested. Multiple partners? Stay tested. Been with the same person for years but never actually checked? There’s nothing wrong with making sure.


The conversation might feel awkward for five minutes. Finding out too late can affect your life much longer.


Testing isn’t an accusation—it’s information. Knowing your status gives you the opportunity to get treatment when needed, protect your partners and make better decisions moving forward.


DA FRONT PORCH TAKE


We made asking “What’s your sign?” normal. We ask what somebody does for a living, where they’re from and whether they have kids before the first date is over. So why does “When were you last tested?” suddenly make everybody uncomfortable?


Being grown isn’t just about having sex. Being grown is being responsible enough to talk about sexual health before having it.


No shame. No assumptions. No guessing.


GET TESTED. KNOW YOUR STATUS. PROTECT THE PORCH.


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