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WATCH: My HIV Journey Day 106: Dirty Talk, Inspiration, and Sex Kits

WATCH: My HIV Journey Day 106: Dirty Talk, Inspiration, and Sex Kits

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After browsing through a couple of social sites, vlogger Aaron Laxton notices the problematic language of asking someone about their diagnosis, by asking, “Are you dirty?”

Aaron Laxton had noticed the problematic question “are you dirty?” being used as a means to get to know someone’s HIV status. “We have to stop allowing these conversations, these casual things to be thrown around so carefree,” Laxton says. “Because you don’t know what you’re saying can potentially hurt someone very deeply especially when you’ve newly been diagnosed.”

He also talks about how a friend who was recently diagnosed says they don’t think they can do the same thing that he does. Aaron replies that this is perfectly fine because not everybody can be as open and explicit as he can. But his friend was able to inspire others around them to get tested. In addition to that, he also shares how he received a free safe sex kit along with his purchase at a boutique novelty store.

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