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PrEP is different from PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), as PrEP is taken before exposure to HIV and may be taken on a long-term basis. How does it work? PrEP usually comes as a combination tablet that contains two medications called...

In most cases, PEP stops HIV from establishing itself in the body and will prevent you from becoming HIV positive. To be effective, the treatment needs to be started as soon as possible in the first 72 hours after exposure. The treatment...

People of all sexual orientations and gender identities can explore giving and receiving anal play. The anal region is rich with nerve endings, so stimulation in this area can feel good. People with prostates often enjoy indirect...

Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI is much less...

Causes HIV is passed through vaginal and anal sexual contact.  This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids.  There is a very low chance that HIV may be passed through oral...

What is PrEP PrEP stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. It is the use of daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV negative individuals to lower their chances of getting HIV. PrEP refers to the ongoing use of ART before and after possible...

The following are some key resources for prescribing PrEP and supporting clients in accessing and continuing on PrEP. These resources have been developed specifically for the British Columbia PrEP program, but may be adapted for a...

What is PrEP PrEP stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. It is the use of daily (or on demand) oral antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV negative individuals to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP refers to ongoing use of ART before and...

What is this tool? The HIV Incidence Risk Index for men who have sex with men (HIRI-MSM) tool is a clinical scoring tool that can help identify men who have sex with men  who may have a higher chance of getting HIV. The HIRI-MSM...

Answer these questions to calculate a HIRI-MSM score: How old are you today?Under 1818-2829-4041-4849 +In the last 6 months, how many men have you had sex with?Over 106-100-5In the past 6 months, how many times did you have receptive anal...

This toolkit developed by the Community-Based Research Centre was made by and for queer guys to give us the tools to effectively self-advocate for PrEP and our own sexual health. Here you will find information about PrEP and resources to...

A notification letter that can be provided to clients that are eligible for HIV PrEP to present to a physician or nurse practitioner where there may not be a prescriber directly on site during an initial sexual health history and...

A 4-page handout offering detailed information about HIV PrEP for health care providers that prescribe or wish to start prescribing PrEP.

Answers to questions that are commonly asked by people taking HIV PrEP or thinking about starting PrEP (English version).

Answers to questions that are commonly asked by people taking HIV PrEP or thinking about starting PrEP (Punjabi).

Answers to questions commonly asked by people taking HIV PrEP or thinking about starting PrEP (Spanish version).

Answers to questions commonly asked by people taking HIV PrEP or thinking about starting PrEP (Simplified Chinese version).

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and the Health Initiative for Men (HIM) are co-hosting a webinar on accessing PrEP in British Columbia. When: Wednesday, March 14 Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Location: Online Register here!...

HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (HIV PrEP) involves the use of a daily oral HIV medication (called antiretrovirals or HAART) by people who are HIV-negative to prevent HIV infection. As of January 2018, HIV PrEP became provincially-funded for...

Background Researchers at the BC Centre for Disease Control are looking for men to take part in a study looking at syphilis Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill in the form of doxycycline that may help prevent syphilis infection....