What is treatment as prevention (TasP)?

If someone is HIV positive and is taking medication to treat it, then the level of HIV viruses in their blood can drop to basically zero. This is called an undetectable HIV load. The person still has HIV, and if … Read more…

What is PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)?

There is now a daily medication that you can take which can prevent you getting HIV if you are HIV negative and being monitored correctly. PrEP is a daily pill containing a medication like Truvada or Discovy, although there are … Read more…

How do condoms work?

A condom is a physical barrier between a penis and another hole (like a mouth, an anus, or a front hole). They can be made out of latex, rubber or a synthetic material. They also come in different sizes (which … Read more…

How do I look after my health?

Stay connected to a local sexual health clinic or similar resource. It’s important to get tested regularly for STIs if you have any sexual contact with one or more people. Some STIs have very few symptoms and you may not … Read more…