How To Date Safely When You Still Aren’t Vaccinated
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Get tested…COVID tested, that is
Speaking of getting tested, get tested! Obviously, you’ll still want to do your standard STD testing if and when you and this partner hook up/get serious/stop using condoms. But we’re talking about COVID-19 tests right now. A negative COVID test and a clean STD test result both give you that feeling of freedom. Now you’re ready to go have fun with each other, without worrying about getting an illness. Understandably, making an appointment and driving to a testing site can be a nuisance for some. That’s why on March 20th Tinder gave away 1,000 at-home testing kits to 500 matches. Recognizing that many young adults moved in with their parents during the pandemic, the company found it especially important that Gen Z’ers and others who are low down on the vaccine list continue to keep their loved ones safe while they explore a new kind of love.
