➔ PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication that helps you stay HIV negative. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective. PrEP is safe and generally well tolerated. Most insurance plans (public and private) cover PrEP.
PrEP works for women, men, people of transgender experience, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, youth, and people who inject drugs.
You can use PrEP alone or in combination with other prevention tools like condoms, PEP, and U=U to have the sex you want and reduce your chances of getting HIV!
PrEP may be an option for you if:
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You wonder how HIV impacts your life
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Condoms are not used with partners of unknown HIV status
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You or your partner(s) recently had gonorrhea or syphilis
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You want to have sex without condoms with a partner who has HIV
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You want to have a baby with a man living with HIV
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You have sex for money, food, housing, and/or drugs
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You inject drug and share needles
These resources can help you understand PrEP and whether it’s right for you:
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Videos
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Women, PrEP & sexual health (2:16 min) – Project Inform
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Mujeres, PrEP y salud sexual (3:19 min) – Project Inform (Spanish)
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Transgender women and sexual health (2:24 min) – Project Inform
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What is PrEP? (6:30 min) – The PrEP REP Project (English and Spanish)
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PrEP basics
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PrEP for Women Palm Cards (click to download) – PleasePrEPMe
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Is PrEP Right for Me? – HIVE, a hub of positive sexual and reproductive health
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Black Women and PrEP – Black AIDS Institute
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PrEP Basics – CDC
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PrEP FAQs - Greater Than AIDS
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In-depth info on PrEP and sexual health
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What is PrEP? – AIDS Foundation of Chicago (Spanish)
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PrEPFacts.org – San Francisco AIDS Foundation (English and Spanish)
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PrEP for Women – The Well Project
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PrEP research
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PrEP Watch – AVAC
Search our PrEP provider directory by zip code to find a PrEP provider near you.
Online PrEP providers are also available.
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Clinician Consultation Center’s PrEPLine – Share this link with your medical provider if they are new to PrEP and would like expert clinical consultation by phone.
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Help Desk (if a provider refuses to prescribe PrEP) – Lambda Legal
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What to Do If Your Provider Says “No” to PrEP – Human Rights Campaign
A trained navigator can help you decide which option is right for you. Use PleasePrEPMe's search function to find a provider with navigation assistance.
Check out our State Resources pages to find PrEP resources for your state.