What to know
These social media messages for X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram can help amplify sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention messages during STI Awareness Week. Use messages that speak to your audiences and goals.
Additional suggestions to keep in mind:
- Use #STIweek and #SaferSexGamePlan hashtags on Twitter and Instagram during STI Awareness Week to join the conversation and share information, pictures and videos.
- Use suggested daily themes to help plan your STI Awareness Week calendar, or mix and match campaigns
- Share messages with suggested graphics or your own images, GIFs, and videos. Add some flair to your videos and stories with the sticker collection.
- Customize messages with local testing options. Incorporate local hashtags that may help your messages reach your target audience.
- Follow and tag @CDCSTD on X/Twitter and CDC STD on Facebook.
Sample Social Media Messages and Graphics
Day 1: Spread Awareness about STI Awareness Week and the Prepare Before You’re There Theme
Post 1:
#STIweek is here! Use this week to make a #SaferSexGamePlan so that you’re prepared to prevent STIs before you play. Learn more, decide what’s right for you. https://bit.ly/3JU6Od3
Post 2:
Don’t roll the dice with your #SexualHealth! This #STIweek, prepare before you’re there with a #SaferSexGamePlan. https://bit.ly/3JU6Od3
Post 3:
What’s your #SaferSexGamePlan? #STIweek is the perfect time to figure it out! https://bit.ly/3JU6Od3
Day 2: Highlight Specific Prevention Activities
Encourage talking with sexual partners; using condoms; and/or asking healthcare providers about options such as testing or taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV.
Post 1:
Prepare Before You’re There! 1. Take a quiz to see if you’re at risk for an #STI and 2. Access resources to make a #SaferSexGamePlan before you go out or swipe right. https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STIweek
Post 2:
Prepare Before You’re There! What’s going into your #SaferSexGamePlan? Condoms, testing, and talking to your partner(s) and healthcare providers are all great #STI prevention steps! https://bit.ly/3LsCxTV #STIweek
Post 1:
Be ready *before* you’re in the heat of the moment with “Prepare Before You’re There.” Take some time during #STIweek to make a #SaferSexGamePlan and protect your #SexualHealth! https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2
Post 2:
Be intentional about your #SexualHealth! Having a #SaferSexGamePlan in place before you play can protect you, even when sex isn’t planned. https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STIweek
Prepare before you’re there! Make a #SaferSexGamePlan, choose the STI prevention steps that work for you! https://bit.ly/3KwcZV2 #STIweek
Day 3: Promote the Conversation Badge as a Conversation Icebreaker
Post 1:
Need a #SexualHealth conversation icebreaker? Add the Conversation Badge to your dating profile to signal that STI prevention and sexual wellness matters to you: https://bit.ly/3DwIFHd #SaferSexGamePlan #STIweek
Post 2:
Start a conversation about #SexualHealth, without the stigma, with the Conversation Badge: https://bit.ly/3DwIFHd #SaferSexGamePlan #STIweek
Post 3:
Ready to #StopSTIgma? Add the Conversation Badge to your profile/dating profile app(s) to open up a #SexualHealth conversation – judgement-free! https://bit.ly/3DwIFHd #SaferSexGamePlan #STIweek
Day 4: Promote Conversations with Partners and Healthcare Providers
Sexually transmitted infections are NOT inevitable – they can be prevented! Use these tips for talking to your partner(s) and healthcare provider. https://bit.ly/3NSM48e #SaferSexGamePlan #STIweek
Day 5: Promote Surveillance Report Numbers
2022 surveillance data underscores that STIs must be a public health priority. More than 2.5 million STI cases were reported in the U.S., with syphilis emerging as a unique public health challenge. https://bit.ly/3RWAYlx #STIreport #STIweek
Additional Resources
GIPHY Sitcker Collection
Add some Prepare Before You're There flair to your social media videos and stories. It's easy! Here's how:
- Use the GIPHY tool feature of your favorite social media platform and search "sti week" or "safer sex"
- Tap one of the GIFs and add it to your story
- Tap and hold to move it, or use two fingers to rotate it or change the size
- Add as many as you like
See the full collection from the GIPHY website
Conversation Badges
The Conversation Badges can be added to your website for use.
Searching for prevention resources you can share with your community year-round? Visit the General Resources page for links to fact sheets, infographics, screening recommendations, and more. There's something for everyone!