Scroll To Top

Truth About PrEP

Myth or Truth: Is Everyone Who Wants PrEP Already on It?

Today we examine whether the demand for PrEP has already been satisfied.

Myth or Truth: Is PrEP Only for the Rich?

Today's PrEP myth examined: that it's only accessible to the affluent.

Myth or Truth: Can We Give Up Condoms?

Today's myth or truth: Does PrEP mean we can dispense with condoms?

Myth or Truth: Is It Worth It to Take a Preventive Med Daily?

One argument against PrEP goes that since you probably don't have sex every day, it's ridiculous to take a daily pill to prevent a sexually transmitted infection. We offer some debunking.

Myth or Truth: Will PrEP Create Drug Resistance?

Today we look at the question of whether taking Truvada for PrEP will create a resistant HIV strain.

Myth or Truth: Will PrEP Really Make a Difference?

Today we look at the assertion that PrEP won't really make a dent in the number of new HIV infections.

Myth or Truth: Do Only the Promiscuous Use PrEP?

Today we look at the idea that PrEP is a marker of promiscuity.

True or False: No Difference Between PrEP and Treatment?

If you think there's no difference, you may want to give it more thought.

Myth or Truth: Is PrEP Just for Gay and Bi Men?

Today, we look at the myth that PrEP is just for gay and bisexual men.

Myth or Truth: Will PrEP Lead to More Risky Behavior?

Today we look at the myth that use of PrEP will lead gay men to increase their sexual risk-taking.

Myth or Truth: Has PrEP Been Proven Effective?

This month we'll look at one myth a day about PrEP -- and tell you why it doesn't hold up. Here's number 2.

Myth or Truth: PrEP Makes Gay Men Stop Using Condoms?

This month we'll look at one myth a day about PrEP -- and tell you why it doesn't hold up.