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Is PrEP Really 99% Effective?

Key Takeaways You’ve probably seen that “99% effective” stat thrown around when people talk about PrEP. It sounds almost too good to be true, right? Like those ads that promise miracle results with an asterisk at the bottom. But here’s the thing: when it comes to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), that

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Do I Still Need Condoms While on PrEP?

Key Takeaways If you’re on PrEP, you’ve already taken a huge step in protecting your sexual health. But here’s a question that comes up all the time: do you need condoms on prep? The short answer is that it depends on what you’re trying to protect yourself from. Let’s break

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What Is the 2-1-1 Rule for PrEP?

Key Takeaways If you’re thinking about PrEP for HIV prevention, you’ve probably heard that you need to take a pill every single day. And for many people, that’s true. But here’s something you might not know: there’s another way. It’s called the 2-1-1 rule, and it lets some people take

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Is PrEP Bad for Gut Health?

Key Takeaways You’re taking care of your health, so it’s fair to ask if PrEP affects your gut. When you’re putting something in your body every day, you want to know what it’s doing beyond its main job. And if you’ve heard whispers about PrEP and digestion or felt a

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