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Is It Safe to Get PrEP Online? What to Check Before You Start

With more people looking for convenient healthcare options, many wonder if it is safe to get PrEP online. Before ordering, it’s important to know how to verify sources, check prescriptions, and ensure the medication is legitimate. This guide explains what to look for so you can be confident that it’s

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HIV

Finding Your Perfect Fit — A Condom Q&A

Wondering what size condom is right for you? Many people may opt for the largest size, just to be safe. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Worse, it can slip off during sex. To find the perfect fit for you, you’ll need to follow a few steps. Why Condoms Still

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Can PrEP Affect Your Body?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is highly effective at preventing HIV infection, but it’s only natural to wonder how it may affect your body. You may want to know if PrEP can cause weight gain or other unwanted side effects.  With more people starting PrEP through telehealth services like MISTR, it’s essential

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How Soon Can HIV Be Detected by a Blood Test?

Early HIV diagnosis saves lives and makes treatment most effective. If you’ve recently had a possible exposure, you may be wondering how soon HIV can be detected by a blood test and what kind of test you should take. Let’s break down how HIV testing works, what “window periods” really mean,

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How to Get PrEP: Step-by-Step Guide

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an incredibly effective way of protecting your sexual wellbeing, but it’s still not as widespread as it should be. Many people who are at-risk for HIV delay taking PrEP because they’re unsure of how to get started. If you have questions about how to get PrEP,

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What Is Truvada?

Whether you’re straight, gay, bi, or anywhere in between, HIV prevention is important for everyone. It’s totally normal to have questions about HIV and its prevention. Terms like PrEP, Truvada, viral loads, Descovy, and more can make it hard to keep things straight (no pun intended!). Education is one of

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HIV

What Are My PrEP HIV Medication Options?

If you’re sexually active, it’s normal to think about how to stay protected from HIV. PrEP is a preventive medication that can reduce your risk of getting HIV from sex by up to 99% when taken as prescribed. Many people are surprised to learn there’s no barrier to starting PrEP

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What Does PrEP Do (and How Does It Prevent HIV)?

Preventing HIV today is simpler, safer, and more effective than ever before. One of the best ways to stay protected is with PrEP, a preventive medication that can reduce your risk of HIV from sex by up to 99%. Let’s take a closer look at how it works and if

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