History
STFree Certifications was founded in 2003 by Eli Dancy. Born and raised in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn N.Y., at the age of 22, Dancy decided to do something about the irresponsibility concerning unsafe sex practices in the society he lived in. Research showed that the highest rates of STD infections were right in the community in which he lived and communities just like his. Eli decided that something had to be done; past attempts from outsiders to do STD/AIDS prevention in neighborhoods such as his had failed. He felt the failure of current prevention methods was strongly due to the lack of knowledge decision makers had on the true issues that really go on in affected communities.
An entity needed to be in place that would feed off the energy that fueled the infection rates, but also be simple and swift enough for this fast pace society to accept. In Dec. 2004, Eli was extremely proud to introduce the world’s first and only Safe Sex License to NYC. Now, going on 3 years later and over 15,000 members strong, STFree introduces the world to its’ new online registration for HIV/AIDS testing.
An entity needed to be in place that would feed off the energy that fueled the infection rates, but also be simple and swift enough for this fast pace society to accept. In Dec. 2004, Eli was extremely proud to introduce the world’s first and only Safe Sex License to NYC. Now, going on 3 years later and over 15,000 members strong, STFree introduces the world to its’ new online registration for HIV/AIDS testing.
Who we are?
STFree Certifications is a private new age, innovative company that has been fighting the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS for the last 2 years in some of the highest infected neighborhoods in the country. STFree’s preventative methods used is what makes the company truly unique.
STFree acts as a 3rd party entity by verifying and storing individuals STD testing information with their consent. We then provide all of our members with an ID we call the Safe Sex License (SSL). The Safe Sex License is a confidential identification card that is issued by STFree. It gives its users access to their important STD testing information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As well as, giving potential sexual partners, with the member's permission, access to this information.
STFree acts as a 3rd party entity by verifying and storing individuals STD testing information with their consent. We then provide all of our members with an ID we call the Safe Sex License (SSL). The Safe Sex License is a confidential identification card that is issued by STFree. It gives its users access to their important STD testing information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As well as, giving potential sexual partners, with the member's permission, access to this information.
Why we are needed
In the fast pace society we live in today, new technology is constantly improving the way we live our lives making information more convenient and accessible. People have quickly found themselves living in a society that is extremely different than the one they had become accustomed to just years ago. HIV is a major issue that has remained constant yet the infection rates have dramatically increased.
The HIV/AIDS and STD epidemics represent very serious health problems for the African-American community. African-Americans bear a disproportionate burden of illness and death from these epidemics. Even though African-Americans comprise only 13 percent of the U.S. population, the most recent data available from 2004 indicated that they account for:
The HIV/AIDS and STD epidemics represent very serious health problems for the African-American community. African-Americans bear a disproportionate burden of illness and death from these epidemics. Even though African-Americans comprise only 13 percent of the U.S. population, the most recent data available from 2004 indicated that they account for:
- 50 percent of estimated new HIV/AIDS cases diagnosed in 33 states;
- 51 percent of the people who died of AIDS;
- 70 percent of the reported cases of gonorrhea; and
- 41 percent of reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis
STFree Services
STFree realizes how important it is for everyone to know their status. Important as this is, people must also understand that HIV has a window period of 3 – 6 months, during this period the HIV virus may not be detected. Sexually active individuals need to be tested regularly in order to truly know there status. However, studies have proven that most people who get tested don’t return for a follow-up test. So the question is (even for individuals who do get tested), do they effectively know their status after their initial test?
STFree Services:
STFree Services:
- Storage of 1 year worth of STD testing information
- Confidential verification ID (SSL)
- 24/7 nation wide access to testing history via phone
- 24/7 nation wide online access to testing history
- Verification of testing information
- Notification of scheduled testing appointments
The Safe Sex License
The Safe Sex License (SSL) is the card that gives its users instant access to their STD testing information. This is how it works:
- Member dials the toll free number on the back of the SSL
- Member enters their Membership number located on the front of the card
- Member enters their personal pin number
Members will then have four menu options
- Press 1 to hear detailed instructions on how to properly use of the SSL
- Press 2 to hear about the HIV window period and other important STD information
- Press 3 to hear members HIV and other STD testing history
- Press 4 to change password
The SSL allows its users to instantly and confidentially
- Prove to another individual their STD testing history
- Educate themselves and others on important up to date STD information
- Educate themselves and others on proper use of this new form of prevention
- Encourages other forms of STD prevention
The SSL has been proven to be very effective by respectfully encouraging healthy conversation about STD prevention, awareness and utilizing safe sex techniques.
