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Nearly 70% of people living with HIV are lesbian and bisexual men – and thankfully the apply 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 % from to However, only 35% of gay and bi males who were at high-risk of HIV transmission were taking the medication.
It is important that everyone takes the proper precautions to protect themselves from HIV transmission. While some people are at more risk than others due to lifestyle choices or other practices, there is a common misconception that your risk of HIV transmission is higher or lower depending on your sexual orientation or preferred sexual position.
PrEP is planned to help protect any person &#; regardless of sexual orientation &#; from HIV transmission. But, you may be wondering if PrEP could affect you differently or be more or less effective depending on if you are a top, bottom, or vers.
For instance, many tops assume they do not need to take PrEP since they are at a lower risk of contracting HIV than a bottom &#; since they are not penetrated.
So, does PrEP work differently for tops and bottoms?
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Prevent HIV with PrEP
PrEP (short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) allows you to take manage of your sexual health and wellness. PrEP is a prevention method for people who are HIV-negative, but are vulnerable to getting HIV. When taken daily, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing new HIV infections.
PrEP is a key part of preventing new HIV infections, but does not block STDs/STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Only condoms can do that.
Interested in getting on PrEP? Contact our team!
What is PrEP?
PrEP is an FDA-approved, CDC recommended daily prevention pill for HIV-negative individuals who are vulnerable to getting HIV. Taken daily, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing modern HIV infections. Many people who take PrEP state feeling a sense of peace of mind while having sex, because they are taking their health into their own hands. That peace of thought reduces the fear and stigma associated with HIV.
PrEP is about self-determination. It is a tool that gives you the authority to control your health. PrEP can be prescribed as Truvada or Descovy for gay and attracted to both genders men, heterosexual men and women, for trans+ and gender nonconforming folks. PrEP is for
What is PrEP?
PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis is a pill which when taken as directed can practically remove your risk of contracting HIV.
Who should take PrEP?
If you are HIV negative and at high exposure of HIV then PrEP can stop your exposure of contracting HIV. You might be considered at risk of contracting HIV if you:
- Don’t always exploit condoms for anal or vaginal sex
- Are an injecting drug user who doesn’t always use clean needles
- Are a sex worker
- Have a partner who is HIV positive with a noticeable viral load or doesn’t take their HIV medication regularly
- Have had a recent STI (especially a rectal infection or syphilis)
- Use recreational drugs for chemsex (crystal meth, mephedrone and GHB)
- Have recently needed PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
If any of these factors apply to you, you will most likely be able to obtain PrEP for free on the NHS at any GUM clinic across Northern Ireland. To find out more click here.
Who shouldn’t take PrEP?
- Your partner is HIV positive and ‘undetectable’ as this means their viral load is so low that they cannot transmit HIV onto anyone else by any means
- If you’re always comfortable and confident to use condoms.
- If you only engage
About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
PrEP works by stopping HIV from getting into your body and making copies of itself (replicating). You'll only be protected from HIV infection if there are high enough levels of PrEP in your body, so it's important to take it correctly.
PrEP can be used by anyone from a community or group that is most at risk of HIV, or people who hold sex with people from those networks.
You may help from taking PrEP if:
- you're an HIV-negative man having condomless sex with men, and other people who have sex within these networks
- you have a boyfriend (or ex-partner) with HIV
- your partner (or ex-partner) comes from a country with high rates of HIV
- you have condomless sex with a partner(s) and perform not know their HIV status
- you're a trans or non-binary person and are regularly having condomless sex
- you exchange sex for capital, drugs, shelter or another reason
- you are injecting drugs
Find out more about who is at risk of getting HIV.
Find out more about other at-risk activities.
PrEP comes as tablets that contain 2 medicines called tenofovir
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