Play Smart, Stay Sharp: The Sigma Guide to Safer Sex

Are you confident enough to make protection non negotiable every single time

Hey fellas, let’s talk like grown men who lead with standards. Attention is fun. Ego is loud. But integrity is what keeps you healthy, focused, and ready for the life you are building. This is not fear. This is discipline. You are the captain of your body and your future. Act like it.

The Sigma Non Negotiables

• Use condoms every time with new or non exclusive partners. They cut the risk of many STIs and are part of a smart prevention plan. Add lube for comfort and fewer breaks. Condoms never make you less of a man. They make you a responsible one. CDC+1

• Know your status. Test on a rhythm. If you are sexually active with multiple or new partners, screen at least yearly and consider every three to six months. That includes HIV testing on the same cadence. Add site specific tests based on the type of sex you have. Mouth. Genitals. Rectum. Facts, not guesses. CDC+1

• Level up your protection with PrEP. PrEP is medicine that helps prevent HIV. Talk to your clinician about options, including the new twice yearly shot that earned FDA approval in 2025. Big picture rule. If you want extra armor, ask about it. CDCFDA Access Data

• Know the emergency play. If you think you were exposed to HIV, PEP must start within 72 hours. Do not wait. Call a clinic, urgent care, or an ER and say you need PEP. Every hour matters. CDC+1

• Use vaccines that protect your future. HPV vaccination helps prevent cancers and warts. Hepatitis B vaccination protects your liver for life. If you never finished those series, ask your doctor. CDC+1

• Remember skin to skin reality. Some infections can spread even with condoms, like HPV or herpes, because they can transmit by contact with skin. Condoms still reduce risk and are part of the plan. Smart beats lucky. CDC

Real Talk From Your Coach

• Attention is not love. Rotations go both ways. Never outsource your safety to someone else’s word. Your rule is simple. Protection first.

• Pregnancy is not the only concern. Condoms are about health first and pregnancy prevention as a bonus. Treat them like part of your uniform. CDC

• Integrity beats impulse. If a moment is getting heated and a condom is not in reach, pause and get one. A man who can lead can also slow down. That is power, not fear.

How To Lead The Conversation With Class

• Set the frame early. Say it calm. I always use protection. No drama. Just standard.

• Carry your gear. Wallet or gym bag. Condoms you trust. No excuses.

• Make testing normal. Suggest testing together before going exclusive. Confidence loves clarity. CDC

The Sigma Mindset

You are building a life. A father. A partner. A leader. The mission needs you healthy and present. Play the long game. Choose women who respect your standards. Respect theirs too. When in doubt, choose protection, testing, and a quick call to a professional.

Quick Starter Plan This Week

• Buy quality condoms and keep them handy.

• Book an STI panel if you have not tested in the past three to six months.

• Ask your clinician about HPV and Hep B vaccination status.

• If you have higher risk exposure, ask about PrEP. Know where to get PEP and the 72 hour window. CDC+4CDC+4CDC+4

Bottom line. You cannot control every variable in dating. You can control your standards. Use protection. Test on a rhythm. Leverage modern prevention. Lead with integrity so your future family can be proud of the man you were long before they met you.