KNOW: Health

Getting Tested

Regular sexual health testing is a part of having a healthy sex life. 

STI Disclosure

There should be absolutely no shame in testing positive for any STI or BBV and there are a lot of services and people here to help.

HIV

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, it’s a bloodborne virus that can affect anyone. HIV affects our immune system, which is the system that keeps us well. 

PrEP

PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a preventive medication to protect against HIV transmission. 

PEP

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a 28-day course of medications that helps prevent HIV infection after possible exposure.

U=U

In the world of HIV, there's something called U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmissible. It means that if someone living with HIV keeps an undetectable viral load (UVL) for six months or more, they won't pass the virus on during sex, even without using condoms.

STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are bacteria, viruses or parasites passed from person to person through sexual contact, including oral, anal, and vaginal/ front-hole sex, touching/rubbing genitals, or sharing sex toys.

   

 

Getting Tested

Regular sexual health testing is a part of having a healthy sex life. 

STI Disclosure

There should be absolutely no shame in testing positive for any STI or BBV and there are a lot of services and people here to help.

HIV

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, it’s a bloodborne virus that can affect anyone. HIV affects our immune system, which is the system that keeps us well.

PrEP

PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a preventive medication to protect against HIV transmission.

PEP

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a 28-day course of medications that helps prevent HIV infection after possible exposure.

U=U

In the world of HIV, there's something called U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmissible. It means that if someone living with HIV keeps an undetectable viral load (UVL) for six months or more, they won't pass the virus on during sex, even without using condoms.

STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are bacteria, viruses or parasites passed from person to person through sexual contact, including oral, anal, and vaginal/ front-hole sex, touching/rubbing genitals, or sharing sex toys.