PrEP (also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication regimen that can be extremely effective at preventing HIV transmission. This medication works by preventing the virus from reproducing within the body. Many people who are considering taking this medication wonder: what are the side effects of PrEP? Sadly, the fear of side effects from PrEP […]
Source Around the globe, rates of HIV transmission have been declining – thanks to HIV prevention medications and treatments that are now available. There has been a 23% decrease in new transmissions since 2010. Over 80% of people now know their HIV status and are able to be tested regularly. Source However, for people who […]
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 […]
