How to Prevent HIV
Whether you're in a relationship, exploring new experiences, or just curious about your options, there are smart, effective ways to stay safe. From choosing lower-risk activities and using condoms correctly, to taking preventive medicine like PrEP.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
What Is PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that helps prevent HIV before exposure. It’s used by people at risk through sex or injection drug use.
When taken as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%, and by at least 74% for those who inject drugs.
It works best when taken consistently.
Patient Stories
I’d been feeling off for months, tired, weak, something was just wrong. After the test, I was started on hiv treatment. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but within weeks, my symptoms disappeared. It was like I was finally myself again.
Ellis. O
BloggerMan, I was young, healthy. It never crossed my mind. But when fatigue hit hard, my girl said, ‘Get checked.’ I found a spot for HIV testing near me. Doc said catching it early was key, and started HIV treatment immediately. Now I’m stronger.
Marcus. T
Diagnosed 2023I was afraid at first, and I didn’t want to go to a clinic so I won’t bump into anyone that know me, or answer too many questions. So I searched quietly for options on Google and found a hiv home test kit. It arrived fast, was easy to use, and settled my worries.