The start-up helping Nigerians to anonymously order sexual health products

 There is this joke that most Nigerians do not know how to "mind their business." From the body movement, the very sly cough that suddenly manifests, the side eye they give you, the look, to the "un-looking" game, they are bound to make you understand that they know what you are doing or about to do.
   While this may have its positive sides of making one always cautious of never going wrong, the negative sides cannot be overlooked too. Have you seen TV adverts of condom and how the buyer suddenly starts asking for biscuits even when they came to buy condoms? Just because they saw one nosy auntie or uncle at the pharmacy! I also remember the one of Lolo1 acting as a nurse and how she reacted when two teenagers came in to the hospital to find out more about safe sex.
   Well, before we continue, I am 100 percent all for zipping up until the wedding night but we cannot ignore the fact that our youths are hitting it everyday. Yes it happens. While we preach for people to zip up, I am of the opinion that we should also preach safe sex for those who cannot wait.
   I came across SLIDESAFE while on the prowl for a story to link to the World Aids Day in December 2017. It dawned on me again that we still have a lot to do on teaching safe sex and allowing people the freedom to buy sexual health products without thinking they are wayward. SLIDESAFE is owned by Florida Uzoaru, and this is an SME that provides on-line sexual health services for clients who prefer to shop for products in private. From her on-line shop you can order for contraceptives, lubricants, self testing kits for pregnancy, Hepatitis B, Syphilis or HIV/AIDS, and have them discreetly delivered to any drop off location of your choice...it must not be your house. The products get to you in packages that will not give the slightest idea to what is inside.
   As a trained Public Health specialist, Florida's clients can also request for counselling services on sexual and reproductive health matters. Speaking to her, you will understand the level of discrimination which is deterring people from accessing pre-testing, care or support services from experts.
   Every year, statistics are given on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other sexual health related diseases, you know why? Because people believe that the only way to avoid societal judgement is by not getting tested or not getting preventive measures...a case of what you don't know won't kill you. In Nigeria, you are already tagged a victim of a certain illness just because someone saw you getting tested, even when the result is not yet out.
   While we wait for when things will change, SLIDESAFE promises to help you live a healthier life by giving you a convenient and discreet access to knowing your health status and in the long run, curb the increase in sexual health diseases.








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