What is PAPI for PrEP?

What is PAPI for PrEP?

What is PAPI for PrEP? PAPI for PrEP – so many Ps for a Person to Ponder. Let’s break it down. You probably already know that PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. The PrE in Prep is short for Pre-Exposure, which means before one comes into contact with a...
The Science Behind PrEP

The Science Behind PrEP

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 idea The name PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. What it really means is that PrEP is a drug that you take before you’re...
My Proudest Moment as a PrEP Navigator

My Proudest Moment as a PrEP Navigator

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...
Akeem’s proudest moment as a PrEP Navigator

Akeem’s proudest moment as a PrEP Navigator

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...
10 PrEP Myths Busted

10 PrEP Myths Busted

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...