Protection

PrEP

A daily medication that prevents HIV.

By LoveLust1 min readUpdated October 21, 2026

It only protects against HIV: condoms cover other STIs.

What PEP is

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PrEP on demand (2-1-1)

HIV prevention taken around sex: 2 pills before, then 1 and 1.

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Sources

CDC. Preventing HIV with PrEP
BASHH and BHIVA (2025). Guidelines on the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

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