How do I access PrEP when I go to college?
School is about to be back in session, and while some people are counting down the days, others have their hesitations. Whether you’re already on PrEP, or thinking about starting, this transitional time can raise some questions for you. If you’re already on PrEP,...
Can I take PrEP while on birth control?
You’ve probably heard before that PrEP is like the birth control pill but for HIV. And, well, that’s a pretty accurate description. This leaves some folks wondering, though, if they can take both. And simply put, yes!Does PrEP interfere with birth control?Most forms...
The importance of being convenient
COVID-19 changed society as we know it. Although there has been extreme devastation we've experienced first-hand by living through it, there have been ways of life that have been made to be…well, easier. Services such as Amazon, UberEats, Grubhub, and PostMates have...
Do I need to take PrEP if I’m straight?
Let’s get one thing straight here—little miss HIV doesn’t discriminate. She doesn’t care if you’re black, white, man, woman, straight, or LGBTQ+. In fact, according to HIV.gov, 24% of new HIV diagnoses were among heterosexuals in 2015. That’s a big percentage, y’all....
Tips for finding the right doctor for you
Finding a doctor that works for you can incredibly hard to do. Like, can there just be a Tinder app for doctors?! ? We wishhhhh! Sigh.? It might not be THAT easy (wishful thinking amirite?! ?), but we definitely have some tips and tricks up our sleeves we wanna share...
Ways to cope with hurtful questions about PrEP
When people hear that you’re taking PrEP, they might ask some pretty offensive and hurtful questions. They might mean well and be genuinely curious… but it gets pretty annoying pretty fast, can be embarrassing, and honestly, it just makes you feel like shit. There’s a...
PrEP and the COVID-19 vaccine — What you need to know
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the COVID-19 vaccine. We know that we need at least 70% of the population to get it to achieve head immunity, and in basic terms, that means getting back to a somewhat- “normal” life. For those of us...
How Communication about PrEP can enhance your sex life
With the hustle and bustle of work, catching up on reruns of your favorite shows, following Chrissy Teigen on Twitter, or trying to have a peaceful morning drinking your morning tea, sex can fall low on the priority list. It’s time to make it a priority. But before...
What to expect when you tell your partner you want to start PrEP
Yeah, convos like this definitely are not as fun as sipping wine and watching Netflix, but discussing how to have safe sex is important in any relationship. Gathering the courage to have “the talk” with your partner is nerve-wracking. If starting PrEP has been...
How to talk to your partner about starting PrEP
By this point, you may have heard about PrEP and its history shifting implications. The highly effective drug that truly prevents HIV infection from happening in a negative person. You may be interested in taking it, or you may think it is a good fit for your life,...
