STI Dating Safety
Worried about dating safely with an STI? Find practical guidance on boundaries, communication, privacy, protection, and respect.
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After a Potential STI Exposure: What to Do Immediately and When to Seek PEP or Testing
Had a potential STI exposure? Learn the immediate first steps, when HIV PEP applies within the 72-hour window, and how to build a testing plan around each infection's window period.
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Beyond Condoms: Vaccines, HIV PrEP, and Doxy-PEP for STI Risk Reduction
Condoms are one layer, not the only one. Learn how vaccines, HIV PrEP, and Doxy-PEP combine with testing and barrier methods into a full combination STI prevention strategy.
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Catfishing and Romance Scams in STI Dating: Red Flags & Verification Guide
Romance scammers target the hope of being accepted despite your STI status. Learn the red flags of catfishing, how to verify a match's identity, and how to protect yourself while dating.
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Consent and Personal Boundaries in STI Dating: Navigating Sex, Condoms, and Pressure
Having an STI doesn't reduce your right to set sexual boundaries. Learn how to navigate consent, condom use, and pressure from a partner without feeling you owe anyone anything.
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Dating Across Different STI Statuses: A General Safety Framework for Couples
Dating someone with a different STI status doesn't mean giving up intimacy. Learn a practical, shared framework for treatment, prevention, testing, and communication as a couple.
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Dating App Privacy Guide: How to Protect Your STI Status and Personal Identity
Your dating profile can reveal more than you intend. Learn how to control when, where, and with whom your STI status and identity are shared on dating apps.