Gay men are disproportionately affected by HIV. Despite progress in HIV prevention and treatment, gay men remain at a higher risk of acquiring and living with HIV. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of HIV in the gay male community and provide resources for prevention, testing, and treatment. Challenges of HIV in the Gay […]
Tag Archives: HIV prevention
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Mar
Mar
People living with HIV are at a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs can have a negative impact on the health of people living with HIV, including increasing the risk of transmitting HIV to others. In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between HIV and STIs and provide resources for reducing the […]
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Jun
Jun
Masturbation, or self-pleasuring, is touching and rubbing parts of your body for sexual pleasure, such as the penis, scrotum, clitoris, vulva, breasts and anus. Masturbation can involve a person exploring their own body, but can also happen between two people (mutual masturbation). If masturbation is occurring between people (mutual masturbation), consent needs to be given […]
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Apr
Apr
What are condoms? Condoms are protective barriers that fit over a penis or other phallic-shaped object. When used properly, condoms lower the chance of pregnancy and dramatically reduce the risk for both parties of contracting a sexually transmitted disease or HIV infection. Condoms are considered a class II medical device, meaning they follow specific guidelines […]
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Mar
Mar
What is PEP? PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP is a short course of HIV medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. You must start it within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible […]
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Mar
Mar
PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention. These treatments are proven effective in preventing HIV transmission In turn, while both have similar objectives, the differences in PrEP vs. PEP for HIV prevention depend on the individual and whether or not they’ve already been exposed. PrEP and PEP are medicines to prevent HIV. Each type is used […]
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Dec
What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to protect them against HIV infection. from sex or injection drug use. If you don’t have HIV, taking PrEP every day can lower your chances of getting HIV from sex by more than 90%. PrEP can stop HIV from […]
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