The Science Behind PrEP
If you believe that you might be at risk of catching HIV, you really need to learn about PrEP.PrEP — It’s a simple ideaThe name PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. What it really means is that PrEP is a drug that you take before you’re exposed, that’s the...
My Proudest Moment as a PrEP Navigator
Becoming a PrEP Navigator in itself was a proud moment for me. Learning about HIV and the challenges that can come with a positive status, the effects of HIV on the African American community, and how to prevent the spread of HIV has always been fascinating to me....
Sex and Hookups in the Age of COVID-19
So, you've been in isolation for about 50-leven days and umpteen hours, and your inner freak has had it. It is now swinging in the cage you have built for it, and you find yourself unconsciously humping pillows or streaming Netflix and imagining all the characters of...
Akeem’s proudest moment as a PrEP Navigator
When I think about PrEP and prevention, and my work as a sexual health educator and navigator, I almost always time travel back to my high school days. The bulk of my educating has been with teens and close-to-teenage people. Young people get a bad rap, mostly because...
Talking to your doctor about PrEP
You can only get PrEP medicines with a prescription. That means you'll have to your Primary Care Provider (PCP). PrEP is pretty new, so there's a chance your PCP may not be familiar with it or comfortable prescribing it. Don't worry — this guide will help you PrEPare...
10 PrEP Myths Busted
If it's on the Internet, it must be true — right? AKeem and Deemyi have heard and seen a lot of wrong information going around. Today, they want to help you separate the facts from the fear. What is PrEP? PrEP is a type of medicine that you take to help reduce your...
How do I Pay for PrEP?
Healthcare can be expensive. PrEP, on its own, costs a lot. That's no joke — without coverage, it can cost almost $2,000 per month! Nobody's got that kind of money lying around. Luckily, there are a bunch of ways to get covered. Even if you don't have insurance. If...
Get PrEP for Free (Or for Really Cheap)!
PrEP is great. When you take it as prescribed, it reduces your chances of catching HIV by 99%. But, if you have to pay the full retail price, it's over $2,000 per month. Nobody can afford that. Luckily, you don't have to. PrEP is great. When you take it as prescribed,...
What’s PrEP? What’s Truvada? AKeem tells it all
Are you nervous that you’re at risk for HIV? Akeem Rollins, MetroHealth PrEP Navigator, lays out everything you need to know about PrEP. Do you want to reduce your risk of catching HIV by up to 99%? PrEP can do that when you take it like you’re supposed to. PrEP,...
