It was only this week that I realised that I have only being tested once. And it was never by choice. How sad and risky.

The first time I attempted to get tested, I had never had sexual intercourse. I just thought it would have been good to get the testing experience and ensure that no wounds or pimples I nursed caused me to contract the disease.

I sat down, ready, eager, anxious, scared. I was bombarded with a whole bunch of emotions... not to mention wanting to get over with it so that much people wouldnt pass and think that I am having sex. Someone like me, at the time christian and a very good role model for other youth. I'd be damned.

It ended up that I never bother to do the test. I am afraid of needles... and the woman began to make me feel as if, you really shouldnt be here a your age to do an HIV/AIDS test. I felt so sinful, the look on her face, her eyes so powerful as if speaking to me: "if your mom only knew you were here!"

I got up and left immediately. Many of our health services and health workers are unfriendly... little or nothing is being done to make them adolescent-friendly. If we continue this way, several sexually active teenagers will continue their lives without knowing about their statuses or even feeling urged to access information or other services.