5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness
Have you ever heard the saying “be mindful”? Personally, my mom has been saying this to my siblings and me for as long as I remember; in public places and spaces, when eating or exercising. About a year ago is when the concept behind this saying really set in. I...
How PrEP might affect your relationship, life, and love
PrEP is kinda, sorta, really amazing. This little blue pill not only prevents the chances of getting HIV by up to 99% but has an impact on all aspects of life. Love, sex, relationships, you name it. How so, you ask? We gotchuuuu covered, boo.PrEP improves intimacyYes—...
Resources for how to afford PrEP if you lost your health insurance
Can we all agree that the year 2020 has been quite a whirlwind for everyone? Sheesh! Many people have been affected directly or indirectly by COVID-19. Unfortunately, this includes unemployment, leading to high rates for Cobra insurance plans, or becoming uninsured....
Foods that will improve your sex drive and sex life!
If you’ve taken a health class back in school, you know how important food and nutrition are. But what you probably haven’t heard much talk about are foods that turn you on. 😉🍆 I mean, who doesn’t like a little afternoon snack? 😉 And trust us when we tell you that...
Tips for taking your meds daily
Is that an echo? Yuuupppp, it’s the 50th time someone’s telling you to take your PrEP meds every day exactly as directed. Easy for them to say — sometimes hard for you to do. You wake up late for work and before you know it, you’ve forgotten to take your meds. UGH....
Injectable PrEP? PrEP Rings? PrEP Implants???
Let’s face it; not everyone is a pill-taker. Sometimes, we forget. Sometimes the pill is a horse tranquilizer, and we don’t know how we are supposed to swallow that thing with just a glass of water, hope, and determination. Sometimes, we just don’t want to take a pill...
What do I do if I want to stop taking PrEP during quarantine?
It’s a little difficult to stay 6 feet away from people while gettin’ down with some hanky panky. 😉 And if you aren’t seeing people or having sex right now (because we’re social distancing, right?), the million dollar question is if you still need to take PrEP? Do I...
No Shame in Safety: PrEP Stigma and Why That is Ridiculous
PrEP Whore. Slut. Ho. Loose. Irresponsible. People have a lot to say about people who take PrEP, but why? Where does this come from? A lot of conversation around sex and protection is highly stigmatized, considering the societal taboo around sex. Carrying a condom was...
Here’s why talking is the best foreplay!
Okay, so there’s having sex and there’s talking about safe sex with your partner. Both are a lot of fun, but which would you rather be doing right now? I think we can guess which one, hehe! 😉 😘 🍆 Let’s be clear here – even if you or your partner are on PrEP, you...
PrEP and Medicaid
When beginning PrEP, many people have concerns about various things, such as side effects, costs, etc. Many Americans receive healthcare coverage federally. Medicaid and Medicare are the two most common options for federal healthcare. Luckily Medicaid covers ALL PrEP...
