HIV Prevention
Even if your partner(s) have HIV, it doesn’t mean they will pass it on. With proper use of today’s modern HIV prevention meds, you can lower your risk of getting HIV by up to 99%.
Our expert healthcare providers can help you decide what makes the most sense for you and your situation. We can also help monitor you for as long as you feel like prevention is right for you.
Prevent HIV and STIs with PrEP or PEP
Get all hot and bothered by the moment, not by wondering about your HIV or STI risk. Our experts will help you manage your PrEP or PEP so that when you’re ready, you can let the temperature rise.
What is HIV PrEP?
PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a type of medicine that helps prevent HIV. When you take PrEP as prescribed you can you reduce your chance of infection by 99%.
When taken as prescribed, PrEP protects you from HIV, but doesn’t protect you from other sexually transmitted infections (like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia), so condoms and/or Doxy PEP are highly recommended.
How do I get PrEP?
Before starting PrEP, you need to be tested to make sure that you don't already have HIV or other STIs. If you and your provider determine it’s right for you, you can begin taking the medication as prescribed.
After your initial appointment, you'll likely need testing every 3 months, but we can help you minimize your need for travel with the use of telehealth appointments. Ask your provider if this is an option for you.
Not sure if HIV PrEP is right for you? Click here for more help.
What is HIV PEP?
PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a type of medicine that helps prevent HIV. When you take PEP within 72 hours of sexual encounters with a risk of HIV infection, you can you reduce your chance of infection by more than 80%.
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, talk with a provider as soon as possible. PEP is only effective if you take the medicines within 72 hours of your possible exposure.
How does PEP care work?
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, talk with a provider right away. If they determine that you are within the window and prescribe the meds, take them exactly as prescribed. Then consider talking with your provider about PrEP for the future.
STI/STD Prevention
Medications are now available to prevent certain Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea).
Doxy PEP
Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis is an STI prevention strategy that uses a single dose of doxycycline, a common antibiotic. When taken within 72 hours of condom-less sex, it can reduce the risk of getting bacterial STIs, like chlamydia, syphilis, or gonorrhea. In fact, some studies show that DoxyPEP can reduce the risk by 50-80%.
Doxy PrEP
Similar to Doxy PEP, Doxycycline Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis uses a lower dose of doxycycline. When taken daily, it may help reduce the risk of getting chlamydia, syphilis, and/or gonorrhea. Though use of Doxy PrEP is becoming more common, it is not officially recommended or widely used yet.
Is HIV PrEP Right for You?
If you answer yes to any of the questions below, PrEP may be an option for you.
Have you had or do you currently have multiple sex partners?
Have you had sex without discussing the HIV status of your partners?
Have you or your partner(s) had a sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD) recently?
Have you used post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) more than once in the past year?
Do you have sex without condoms or when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
Do you exchange sex for money, drugs, housing, or other needs?
Do you share needles to inject drugs, including hormones?
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