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HOOK-UP SAFER

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HOO-KUP SAFERHooking up is about connection, intimacy, affirmation, and fun. For most of us, it is, but when things go wrong it’s only afterwards we think about making better choices.

We should learn from these experiences and learn from each other because some hook-ups have resulted in tragic consequences.

So, whether you’re new to hooking up - or have been around the block a few times - here are our tips for safer hook-ups

  1. Your sexual health matters. Think condoms and lube, PrEP, U=U, check-ups, and STI self-test kits.
  2. If a hook-up doesn’t feel right: don’t think with your cock! Think twice before agreeing to meet up.
  3. Let someone know where you’re going. Keep your phone charged, and keep the location GPS on.
  4. Have an exit plan home, keeping money or cards in a safe place.
  5. Sex should be consensual. That’s both of you, not just one of you, and you can change your mind anytime.
  6. If you use drugs: know what and how much you’re taking. Pace yourself, and take breaks.
  7. Be aware that some drugs are odourless and tasteless and have been used to spike drinks and lube.
  8. Prepare your own chems, make your own drinks, and check for tampered bottles/ cans. Use your own lube. 
  9. When calling the emergency services for an ambulance, be aware the police may also attend.
  10. Know where to get professional help and support should you need it. If in doubt, phone a helpline or ask a friend.
  11. Know your rights and where to get legal help in the event you are questioned and/ or arrested by the police.
  12. All hate crime matters, so report it to the police or a third party.
  13. When hook-ups don’t go to plan, we often don’t talk about them when they go wrong. Chatting it through with a friend can help.

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  • Keep your personal information personal
  • Use the anonymity that some web apps provide
  • Consider getting a second phone for cruising
  • Are his photos recent?
  • Are your pics OK if they were shared publicly?
  • Think about what he's after
  • Consider speaking before you meet
  • Meet in a public place
  • Get safe transport to/ from your destination
  • Trust your instincts, trust your gut
  • Keep personal belongings safe

 

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