There's no one right way to be intimate. Explore SafER sex strategies tailored to how you love and connect.
Whether you're in a committed partnership, exploring casual connections, or navigating multiple relationships, the HARNESS framework meets you where you are—with practical tools, honest communication, and empowerment at the center.
The HARNESS Project recognizes that there's profound diversity in how people experience intimacy. We don't prescribe one "right" relationship model. Instead, we provide frameworks that work for different dynamics—all grounded in the same core values:
Click on any style to explore detailed frameworks, practical tools, and reflection questions tailored to your intimacy dynamic.
Monogamous Agreements
A framework for exclusive partnerships built on transparency, mutual testing, and ongoing communication about boundaries and needs.
Casual Encounters
A harm reduction approach for spontaneous connections that prioritizes solo protection, clear communication, and intentional aftercare.
Open/Multi-Partner Relationships
A framework for navigating multiple partnerships with intentional communication, defined boundaries, and shared vulnerability.
Ready-to-use conversation starters for discussing boundaries, status, and desires with partners—whether it's your first date or your tenth year together.
Practical guides to condoms, PrEP, PEP, dental dams, and other SafER sex tools. Not medical advice—just honest, sex-positive information.
Everything you need to know about STI testing, HIV status, and how to talk openly about health—reducing stigma, building trust.
Use our MATCH Framework, relationship agreement builder, and daily rituals to create personalized SafER sex plans that work for your life.
Bring this conversation to your community. Book a workshop for your school, clinic, or organization—customized for your audience.
Dive deeper into the app and build your personalized SafER sex plan using the MATCH Framework.