One Partner, One More Layer of Care
I have one sexual partner, and I still take PrEP to help prevent HIV. For me, that choice isn’t about mistrust or expecting the worst. It’s simply one way I look after my health. Protection can be personal People make decisions about sexual health for all kinds of reasons. Having one partner may feel reassuring, but everyone’s circumstances are different, and no relationship status can tell the whole story about HIV risk. Taking PrEP is a personal choice I make with my health and peace of mind in mind. PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV when taken as prescribed. It’s also part of a broader care routine: regular HIV testing and check-ins with a health care provider help ensure it’s still the right option for me. PrEP prevents HIV, but it doesn’t prevent other sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy, so those needs may call for other kinds of protection and care. Care without judgment There’s no single “right” reason to use PrEP, and taking it doesn’t have to say anything ab...
