Stay Safe

Advances in treatment and biomedical prevention options now mean there are different ways to stay safe from HIV and STIs. Condoms, PrEP, undetectable, PEP and Doxy-PEP. Five ways to stay safe and prevent HIV and STIs. Why not take a chance to learn about safe sex now so you can have fun in the moment?

Condoms

Condoms remain one of the most effective ways to prevent HIV and many STIs. Using condoms prevents the transmission of fluids from one partner to another, you can use them all the time, they’re cheap and easy to find, available at the last minute or on the go!

Learn more about condoms.

PrEP

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a HIV prevention option where HIV negative people take HIV medication at specific intervals to prevent infection. This can be taken daily (for all people at risk of HIV), ‘on-demand’ (for cisgender men only) or periodically (for all people at risk of HIV).

Learn more about PrEP.

Undetectable (U=U)

An undetectable viral load (also known as ‘undetectable’ or ‘U=U’) means an HIV positive guy has taken treatment effectively and reduced the amount of HIV in his blood to a level undetectable by tests. Not only does an undetectable viral load improve his health, but it also means there is no risk of HIV transmission.

Learn more about undetectable.

PEP (HIV)

If you think you have recently been exposed to HIV, you may need PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). PEP is a 4-week treatment that can prevent HIV infection, but you need to act fast – within 72 hours.

Learn more about PEP.

DOXY-PEP (Syphilis and Chlamydia)

Doxy-PEP is the use of an antibiotic used to treat syphilis and chlamydia after sex to help prevent transmission. This allows you extra protection from those STIs, so long as you take it up to 72 hours after sex.

Learn more about Doxy-PEP.

What’s your risk?

Fucking is a pretty simple act, but your level of risk changes depending on the position you take or the prevention options you and your sexual partners choose. To understand more about your risk, use our risk calculator.

The bottom line is: stay safe

Wherever your sex life takes you, it’s important to stay safe! Having safe sex means not only are you in charge of your health, but you are looking after the health of your partners and contributing towards ending HIV for all in our communities.

Now, we have plenty of options to help us stay safe, so choose the option that works best for you and enjoy the sex you like!