The message here is important but… It’s not very clearly written, there’s a lot of implied misinfo here.
1. PrEP is PRE- exposure prophylaxis. PEP is POST exposure. Don’t rush to the hospital for PrEP, you’re not gonna get shit, you need PEP. PrEP is taking on an ongoing basis as a preventative measure. Also a great option if you have an active sex life (depending on your doctor, you may only be eligible for PrEP as an MLM).
2. There are treatments for HIV? That’s what ART is. The person who said there isn’t a treatment in this thread is objectively wrong. There are very few cases of confirmed cures, and they’re not on the market at all. But treatment, yep. In fact HIV is easily treated and lived with, however treatment can be incredibly expensive.
3. Don’t just rush to a hospital. Look into how PEP is available in your area - it’s most easily prescribed in my city by going to a sexual health clinic. Some emergency rooms will only prescribe to those they deem high risk enough, and they won’t put you high on their priority list, so check whether you can get it from a doctor or other clinic. Also rushing off would be rude and stigmatising, three days isn’t a short window guys, like. Go in your own time. Within reason.
4. Clarify whether your partner actually could have exposed you first. If they’re undetectable or you used a condom (with no breakages or slippage) you don’t need PEP, and trust me- the side effects aren’t fun to go through.
Also, not re: this post but just to clarify based on other conversations I’ve been in:
1. If the only bareback sexual contact you’ve had is through oral sex, exposure risk is negligible if the person with HIV is the one giving oral.
2. You can not get HIV by getting cum in your eye. There is not a single documented case of this happening. Yes, I have encountered people who believe this.
3. The exposure risk when giving oral to someone who is HIV positive is drastically increased by having open wounds in your mouth or throat.
4. Your risk is generally lower when you are the person penetrating.
5. Correct condom use (which includes use of lubricant, seriously guys) is the best preventative measure available. PrEP is not 100% fail safe.
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