Interviewer: Good afternoon! Thanks for doing this interview with me! Can you tell me your name, age & pronouns?
Zay: hello my name is Zay, my pronouns are any and all respectfully (he/she/they/etc,) I’m 15 years old.
Interviewer: So, are you currently sexually active?
Zay: No, I am a child of God.
Interviewer: Lol ok, is it safe to say that you are asexual?
Zay: Yes.
Interviewer: So how knowledgeable are you of safer sex options? We all know about condoms, of course…But what do you know about PrEP?
Zay: Not much, I just know it protects you from sexually transmitted diseases
Interviewer: PrEP actually only protects you from a potential HIV infection, it doesn’t protect you from other STI’s such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
Zay: That’s why the girls gotta stay safe out here in these streets
Interviewer: Correct, and that is why when using PrEP it is recommended to use condoms, so that you can protect yourself from all STIs.
Zay: That makes sense. So what should I do if I’m ready to be sexually active?
Interviewer: I would recommend that you always keep condoms with you. But if you are also interested in taking PrEP, I can connect you to a Community navigator, physician, or nurse practitioner who can assist you with that process.
Zay: that would help me out so much! I’m still gonna be Ace for now, but I am glad I have this extra knowledge…you know just in case
Interviewer: Knowledge is power, and in this case- protection! Thanks for interviewing with me today.
Zay: No problem, thank you!