Source PrEP is one of the most effective HIV prevention methods available when the medication is taken as prescribed. Typically, PrEP medication must be taken daily for a minimum of seven days before it is fully effective for receptive anal sex. It must be taken for 21 days to be effective for protection for receptive […]
Source Nearly 70% of people living with HIV are homosexual and bisexual men – and thankfully the use of PrEP for HIV prevention is increasing among this group. According to a recent study, the number of gay and bisexual males taking PrEP increased by 500% from 2014 to 2017. However, only 35% of gay and […]
Source PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that has been approved by the FDA since 2012 for HIV prevention. However, since its release, people have misunderstood the purpose of PrEP and there is a lot of false information and other misconceptions regarding the medication. One of the most common misunderstandings is that it is used […]
Source Any person – regardless of their gender or sexual orientation – could be at risk of HIV transmission for numerous reasons. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood and anal or vaginal secretions – so anyone who has unprotected sex with partners who may be HIV positive or shares needles would be […]
