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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may take to prevent infection.


Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is short-term antiretroviral medication that may help prevent HIV infection if taken shortly after exposure.


The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.


Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?


Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.


Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex. Condoms greatly reduce the chances of transmission, but do not eliminate them.


Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.


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