MoPod Show 2.0 - Gay Comedy Podcast

Sometimes, being responsible and safe when it comes to sex means not being afraid of an awkward moment.  Like when you ask a partner about their HIV status and then try to read their face as they answer, decyphering the difference between an uncomfortable lie and horny pre-sex anxiety.  At that point in time, do you really believe you are getting the most reliable information?  Wouldn’t it be nice to say, oh you’ve been tested recently?  Really…what date?  But that sounds really judgy…even for me.

Enter the STFree card.  Bklyn-based STF promotes responsible tricking with their Safe Sex License, a clinically backed, wallet-sized photo ID.  Here is how the system works- you sign up online, download the clinic verification form and get tested.  Then you mail the results to STF.  Once they receive your results they send a card with your unique member ID and photo.   Then simply hand the card to whomever, reveal your secret password and ID, and tell her to dial the card’s toll free number; he’ll then be privy to the dates and results of your last two HIV/AIDS tests, irrefutable proof that you were disease-free.

Whether you are positive or negative, giving truthful information is important - even when its a bit uncomfortable or might complicate things.  I’m not sure this card is any great panecea, but it does spark discussion about how to best ensure open truthful communication.   What do you think about this card?