PrEP

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication to prevent HIV. If you are HIV-negative, PrEP can help you stay that way. If you take it correctly, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV.

• More peace of mind while having sex.
• Relief from the fear — and stigma — of HIV that has characterized our sexual lives for far too long.
• Having more control over your sexual health and wellness.

Remember, PrEP is only helpful in preventing HIV. Unless you use condoms, you can still get other infections from sex (STIs) and you can still get pregnant.

You might consider PrEP if:

• You don’t always use condoms (external or internal) when you have anal or vaginal sex. “Always” means every time, not sometimes.
• You don’t always ask your partner(s) to wear a condom.
• You have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection in the last six months.
• You’re unsure of the HIV status of your sexual partners.
• You’re in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner who may or may not be on HIV treatment.
• You inject drugs, or you have sex partners who inject drugs.
• You’re HIV-negative and interested in PrEP.

If you are HIV-positive, PrEP is not for you. Get connected to our HIV/AIDS services instead.

• We offer PrEP pills and injections.
• We can help you decide which type of PrEP is right for you.
• If you want PrEP pills, we can get you started the day of your first visit.

• PrEP is covered by most insurance programs.
• If you do not have insurance, we can talk to you about programs that help pay for PrEP.

PrEP is available at all of our health centers. Check out our locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx.

You can also call or text our HIV Prevention Coordinator at (929) 664-9426 for more information.