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How long should a woman take PrEP?

People who have anal sex need to take PrEP consistently for seven to 14 days before they have sex. That's how long it takes to show up in rectal tissue. And people who have vaginas need to take PrEP consistently for 20 days before having sex.

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WHAT IS PREP?

PrEP stands for “pre-exposure prophylaxis.” Its brand name is Truvada. PrEP is a pill you take daily that lowers your chances of contracting HIV through sex by more than 90%. And if you inject drugs, it lowers your chances by 70%.

HOW DO I KNOW IF PREP IS RIGHT FOR ME?

PrEP is for people who are HIV negative and vulnerable to getting HIV. You might be thinking, “But aren’t all sexually active people vulnerable to getting HIV?” You’re right!

However, certain people have a higher chance of contracting HIV than others.

That health disparity is why we launched PrEP for Her. We want to make sure that women everywhere are empowered to take full control of their sexual health — and that includes having all the information about PrEP.

You may also want to consider PrEP if:

You don’t always use condoms (external or internal) when you have anal or vaginal intercourse.

You don’t always ask your partner(s) to wear a condom.

You’ve 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 are a person who injects drugs, or you’re in a sexual relationship with a person who injects drugs.

You’re HIV-negative and interested in PrEP.

If you’re still not sure whether or not PrEP is the right choice for you, check out this simple web survey that will help you figure it out and then have a conversation with your health care provider.

WHEN DOES PREP START WORKING?

People who have anal sex need to take PrEP consistently for seven to 14 days before they have sex. That’s how long it takes to show up in rectal tissue. And people who have vaginas need to take PrEP consistently for 20 days before having sex. That’s because — you guessed it — that’s how long it takes to show up in vaginal tissue.

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DOES PREP PROTECT AGAINST OTHER STDS?

Nope — PrEP doesn’t protect against other STDs. Only condoms can do that — and we’ll get you them for free! (It also doesn’t protect against pregnancy, which you probably figured out but we thought we’d include it, just in case.)

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