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PrEP Facts: Pruebas del VIH y ETS

Los cuidados de PrEP incluyen pruebas rutinarias por VIH y enfermedad de transmisión sexual cada tres meses.

PrEP Facts: Cómo tomar PrEP

Cómo tomas PrEP depende de la dosificación que escojas.

Your HIV & STI test, your way–at home

Find out about a new initiative that will mail you a free HIV and STI test kit to use in the privacy of your own home.

The Pride flag as a symbol for a better world

Overturning a decision made during the Trump era, Pride flags may now be flown alongside the U.S. flag at embassies around the world.

Pleasure, consent and more: What I didn’t learn in sex ed, and why it matters (Part II)

Charles Orgbon III dives back in with four more things that need to be addressed in sex ed for LGBTQ young people.

PrEP, STIs, douching, and more: What I didn’t learn in sex ed, and why it matters (Part I)

Sex ed is sorely lacking for Queer folks, and current efforts to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation may further limit what can be taught in schools about gender identity, sexuality, and HIV.

PrEP Facts: What is PrEP?

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a prescription medicine that you take before you come in contact with HIV that will prevent HIV infection.

PrEP Facts: Introducción y Preguntas frecuentes

Descubre más acerca de la profilaxis pre-exposición (PrEP) y cómo esta estrategia de prevención del VIH puede serte útil a ti o a alguien que conozcas.

Words matter: Ending stigmatizing language around drug use

Stigmatizing language around drug use sends the message that people who use drugs are lesser than; that their lives are worth less. It’s time for that to change.

PrEP Facts: Starting and stopping PrEP care

It’s important to think about how you expect to take PrEP, and to plan ahead for things that might get in the way.

PrEP Facts: Where can I get PrEP?

You deserve supportive PrEP care from an informed health care provider, whether in-person or through telehealth services.

PrEP Facts: How much does PrEP cost?

PrEP care includes paying the costs or co-pays for your medical visits, lab work and prescription pick-up.

PrEP Facts: HIV and STI testing

PrEP care includes routine HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing every 3 months.

PrEP Facts: What are the ways to take PrEP?

How you take PrEP depends on the dosing options available to you.

PrEP Facts: Who can take PrEP?

Both Truvada and Descovy can be used by anyone who is HIV negative and weighs at least 77 pounds.

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