PrEP is for anyone who wants protection from HIV, with options designed for different genders, bodies, and lifestyles. It can be taken orally or by injection and works by keeping enough medicine in your body to stop HIV before it can infect you. It’s worth noting that if you skip or delay doses or stop taking PrEP without switching to another way to prevent HIV, you lose protection against the virus.

No, PrEP is highly effective against HIV but does not protect against other STIs. It's recommended to use condoms alongside PrEP and undergo regular STI testing for comprehensive sexual health protection. Don’t forget you can get free condoms at all AHF Wellness Centers and Healthcare Centers.

No, PrEP is specifically designed for people who are HIV-negative and at risk of HIV infection. It is not intended for those who are already living with HIV.

PrEP is a suitable option for individuals who:

• Have an HIV-positive partner.
• Engage in anal or vaginal sex without condoms.
• Have had a recent STI diagnosis or have a partner who was diagnosed with an STI in the past six months.
• Inject drugs, share needles, or have recently undergone treatment for drug use.

Yes! PrEP is for women and anyone who may be at risk of getting HIV. AHF offers daily-pill and long-acting injectable options, so you can choose what fits your life best.

PrEP can also be taken safely with birth control, including IUDs, the pill, and the patch, and it’s usually compatible with other medications, too. Not sure which option is right for you? Our Wellness Counselors can answer your questions and help you find the best fit.

To be protected during receptive anal sex (bottoming), you must take PrEP for seven days in a row. For receptive vaginal sex and injection drug use, it takes 21 days of consistent PrEP use to achieve protection. Note that protection decreases for oral PrEP if the last dose taken was approximately 7-10 days after the previous oral dose.

If you miss a dose of the oral pill, take it when you remember and then continue your usual dosing schedule the next day. Do not take two pills at once.

For long-acting injectable PrEP, missing or delaying a scheduled injection means falling outside the window of protection, so it's important to contact your provider right away to get back on schedule.

If you frequently forget to take PrEP, consider discussing Lenacapavir (Yetzugo), a long-acting injectable PrEP, with your healthcare provider as an alternative option.

Yes, there are long-acting injectable options like Cabotegravir (Apretude®) given every two months or Lenacapavir (Yetzugo) every six months. Discuss which option is right for you with your healthcare provider.

Yes, there are long-acting injectable options like Cabotegravir (Apretude®) given every two months or Lenacapavir (Yetzugo) every six months. Discuss which option is right for you with your healthcare provider.