Several studies have shown that PrEP reduced the risk of getting HIV infection. Men who have sex with men (MSM) who were given PrEP medication were 44 % overall less likely to get HIV infection compared to those who took no PrEP medication.
HIV prevention
Study Shows Antiretroviral Therapy Blocks HIV Transmission A groundbreaking study has revealed that the risk of passing on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is completely eliminated when HIV-positive individuals are undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress the virus. Published in medical journal The Lancet, the study monitored nearly 1,000 male same-sex […]
KEY POINTS: AIDS is the leading cause of death among young people (aged 10-24) in Africa, and second leading cause globally Young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as young men A youth bulge in Africa threatens to increase new HIV infections further Unprotected sex is the most […]
KEY POINTS: Transgender people are 49 times more at risk of living with HIV compared to the general population. Transgender people often face social and legal exclusion, economic vulnerability, and are at an increased risk of experiencing violence. Disempowerment and low self-esteem make transgender women, in particular, less likely or […]
by Emen8, May 29, 2018 Are gay and bisexual men happy with their sex lives? And is anybody even asking about it? The answers to both of these questions might be more important than you think. Recent initiatives like the European MSM Internet Survey (EMIS) are showing that sexual satisfaction for gay and […]
High HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men around the world is evidence that prevention strategies are failing to reach this group. Reports from 20 countries in 2009 and 2013 show that the percentage of men who have sex with men reached by HIV prevention programmes fell from […]
Words by Stuart Haggas | @GetStuart It’s been 35 years since the New York Times reported on a ‘rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals’ – an article from the summer of 1981 that’s considered the first major news story about HIV/AIDS. A generation of gay men have since grown up […]
From one of my favourite blogs – ON THE AGENDA There are HIV-negative gay men in this world who would knowingly have sex (and perform risky sexual acts) with someone who has no clue what his status is or never gets tested than an HIV-positive undetectable gay man, who adheres […]
By Ellen Friedrichs LGBT Teens Expert Question: Can Internal, or Female, Condoms Be Used for Anal Sex? “Female” or “internal” condoms are non-latex polyurethane pouches that are designed to be worn in the vagina during vaginal intercourse. However, this type of condom can also be worn in the anus for […]
Are HIV prevention strategies really something to be concerned about? In a new public service announcement produced by GLAAD and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, celebrities including Nathan Lane and Neil Patrick Harris ask, “Why aren’t we talking about AIDS?” The PSA, which also highlights some startling […]
Last updated 4/26/2016; last reviewed 4/26/2016) Key Points In the United States, gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are the population most affected by HIV. Among all gay and bisexual men, African Americans are the racial/ethnic group most affected by HIV. CDC recommends that […]
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) (Last updated 8/30/2016; last reviewed 8/30/2016) Key Points Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) involves taking antiretroviral (ARV) medicines very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected with HIV. PEP should be started as soon as possible to be effective and always within 72 hours (3 […]