PrEP is a prescribed medication that can prevent the spread of HIV between sexual partners when taken daily. You must be HIV negative to take PrEP. It is about 99% effective when taken every day, but can still be an effective tool to prevent the spread of HIV even with missed doses.
PrEP is less effective against HIV spread through sharing needles, but is still about 74% effective, according to the CDC.
Emory University has created AIDSvu.com as a way to map the HIV epidemic in the United States through interactive maps. You can use the maps to see HIV diagnoses by demographic and by region. AIDSvu is a great resource, not only to educate about the impact of HIV, but also as a prevention tool.
AIDSvu also provides maps and information on where you can go to find clinics & providers that have PrEP available, as well as testing sites and where you can find care & treatment services if you receive a positive diagnosis.
__________
Follow Permission Slip on Instagram (@permission.slip.inc) for future content on sex tips & techniques, kink & fetish, sexual & reproductive health, and more.
Sign up for Permission Slip’s mailing list here.
permissionslipinc.com 