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To tell and ask or not to tell and ask
SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, TRICKING, PNP, HOOKING UP, DATING CAN OFTEN BE COMPLICATED. THEN ADD TALKING ABOUT HIV TO THE MIX. THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT AND INTIMIDATING, AND MANY PEOPLE OFTEN DON'T DO IT.
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO ASK...
What's your HIV status?
When's the last time you got tested for HIV?
When was your last HIV test?
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 WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO TELL...
I'm positive.
I'm negative.
I don't know what my HIV status is.
I've been barebacking with lots of different people lately.




WE ALL HEAR PEOPLE SAY...
"Why ask, they just lie."
"I just assume everybody is positive"
"It's not my responsibility"
"They wouldn't fuck without rubbers if they had HIV"
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REMOVING THE SILENCE AND STIGMA AROUND HIV STATUS MAKES US ALL HEALTHIER

» SOME OF US HAVE SEX WITHOUT CONDOMS.

» SOMETIMES, WE DON'T KNOW THE OTHER PERSON'S HIV STATUS AND THEY DON'T KNOW OURS.

» IN THESE SITUATIONS IT'S IMPORTANT TO ASK AND TELL.

» DECIDE TOGETHER WHAT KIND OF SEX WORKS BEST FOR YOU BOTH.

» IT'S IMPORTANT FOR ALL OF US.
 
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IF TALKING TO YOUR SEX PARTNERS ABOUT HIV STATUS IS DIFFICULT FOR YOU,
THERE'S HELP AND SUPPORT


FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT

THE DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE

415.437.4695   ASK.TELL@SFDPH.ORG

HIVDISCLOSURE.ORG

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