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31 Days of PrEP

Throughout the 31 days of October, The Advocate produced a GLAAD Media Award-winning in-depth series on PrEP -- its benefit or drawbacks, myths about its effects, and why the HIV-prevention drug has not been more widely accepted by gay men. Follow the conversation on social media at #31DaysOfPrEP.

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31 Days of PrEP

New York Investigates Insurance Denials for PrEP Use

Op-ed: It Is Time to End Bottom-Shaming

Why shaming bottoms allows HIV to keep spreading.

You and Your Partner: Having the Talk About PrEP

Talking about PrEP with your partner can open up a can of worms. Here's how to make the conversation as smooth as possible.

Why Michael Weinstein Is Blamed for PrEP Myths

Michael Weinstein was a pioneer in fighting the stigma around HIV since the early 1980s. So why are people so upset with his activism these days?

HIV Prevention is Now Fully Affordable, at Least in California

Did AIDS Healthcare Foundation Just Change Its Tune on PrEP?

Two AIDS Organizations Take Their Battle Over PrEP Public

#31DaysOfPrEP: Ways to Spur Social Conversation

Need a primer on PrEP? Here's 31 things to know.

Ask a Doctor: What's Stopping Us From Talking About PrEP?

So much contributes to why gay and bi men aren't talking about PrEP, including stigma and myths about its effects, says Frank Spinelli, MD.

Day 30: Fighting the Increase of HIV Infections

Day 29: Why Aren't More People on PrEP?

Day 28: PrEP is Not For Everyone

Ask a Doctor Why He Supports PrEP

There's no doubt that Gary Cohan, MD, is a supporter of PrEP for HIV prevention, and here's how things would go if you were his patient.

Day 27: Education is a Critical Tool for Fighting HIV

Day 26: Prevention Takes More Than PrEP

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31 Days of PrEP

Why shaming bottoms allows HIV to keep spreading.

Talking about PrEP with your partner can open up a can of worms. Here's how to make the conversation as smooth as possible.

Michael Weinstein was a pioneer in fighting the stigma around HIV since the early 1980s. So why are people so upset with his activism these days?

Need a primer on PrEP? Here's 31 things to know.

So much contributes to why gay and bi men aren't talking about PrEP, including stigma and myths about its effects, says Frank Spinelli, MD.

There's no doubt that Gary Cohan, MD, is a supporter of PrEP for HIV prevention, and here's how things would go if you were his patient.