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HIV testing

HIV testing

Everyone has an HIV status; you are either HIV-negative or HIV-positive. Taking an HIV test won't change your status but it will let you know what it is. Not taking a test doesn't mean that you are HIV-negative; it simply means that you don't know your status. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Carl Burnell

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What is HIV undetectable? (HIV+U | U=U)

What is HIV undetectable? (HIV+U | U=U)

HIV-undetectable is a term used to describe someone who is living with HIV but on successful and effective treatment. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2017

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Liam Murphy

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Condoms and lube

Condoms and lube

Condoms used with water-based or silicone-based lube are the surest way to protect you or your partner against HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Carl Burnell

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PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)

Post Exposure Prophylaxis, or PEP, is a course of HIV medication which you can take if you have been at risk of HIV infection. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2014

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Carl Burnell

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PrEP

PrEP

PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2014

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Hristo Deyanov

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Published: 12th November, 2015

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