PrEP-hiv prevention drug for those at high risk of infection

[KaylaRyder]

So... with all the hard drug use, bbfs, and swapping of partners that I have become aware of since being in this hobby I figured it was about time I did some research.. I came across this prevention information and found it very interesting. I will be making an appointment to talk to my dr regarding this immediately.. if anyone knows any info on this I would appreciate feedback and thoughts

*******.Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The pill (brand name Truvada) contains two medicines (tenofovir and emtricitabine) that are used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection.

When taken consistently, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by up to 92%. PrEP is much less effective if it is not taken consistently.

PrEP is a powerful HIV prevention tool and can be combined with condoms and other prevention methods to provide even greater protection than when used alone. But people who use PrEP must commit to taking the drug every day and seeing their health care provider for follow-up every 3 months.

[seen_alot]

At $1,000 a month I hope anyone using it has a top flight insurance plan that covers it

[KaylaRyder]

Originally Posted by seen_alot

At $1,000 a month I hope anyone using it has a top flight insurance plan that covers it

A grand a mounth? I guess needle users and junkies are supposed to be able to get it free somehow?? And alot of the girls in this biz prolly could afford it and its def worth the investment. I'm going to continue looking into it

[KaylaRyder]

Being in the hobby we are in, u think there would be more posts and comments on this topic.. lol just sayen : /

[trojantide]

Trisha, it seems you handle yourself as safe as you reasonably should. You screen and play safe (cfs), or so it seems.
I don't believe cutting into your profit margin by $1000/mo would be worth it, IMO. But you have to feel good, that's all that matters really.
That hookers spread std's is one of the fallacies of the Prohibitionist propaganda machine (along with trafficking lies). Despite what you read here most transactional sex is safe (note I said most). The bigger risk is picking up strange in a bar where bb would be more prevalent.

[J.J. Walker]

Down off the soapbox

[trojantide]

I guess I shoulda just said go ahead and waste ur money if it makes ya feel better, homie.

[J.J. Walker]

Originally Posted by trisha.xxx .countrygirl

So... with all the hard drug use, bbfs, and swapping of partners that I have become aware of since being in this hobby.

I ment this preacher bromie.

[KaylaRyder]

I'm not preaching... being in the hobby were in I see it as a good topic in comparison to some of the bs that gets posted. there's nothing wrong with being educated on what's out there.. I had never heard of this as I'm sure others hadn't either.. and someone may find the information helpful not that they know its out there..

[KaylaRyder]

Originally Posted by trojantide

Trisha, it seems you handle yourself as safe as you reasonably should. You screen and play safe (cfs), or so it seems.
I don't believe cutting into your profit margin by $1000/mo would be worth it, IMO. But you have to feel good, that's all that matters really.
That hookers spread std's is one of the fallacies of the Prohibitionist propaganda machine (along with trafficking lies). Despite what you read here most transactional sex is safe (note I said most). The bigger risk is picking up strange in a bar where bb would be more prevalent.

Thankyou babe : ) just worth knowing more about..and I do try to be as safe ad possible, as we all should...

[xxxalyssaxxx]

Proper screening, limiting your clientele, playing safe, and taking care of yourself will keep you safe and healthy. If you are so concerned with this topic and PT so much then perhaps it is your own screening process you need to take a look at. If you use your head and conduct your business professionally and safely then there is no need to worry about such topics so much. IMHO

[ck1942]

Some well-reasoned thoughts above, and, for those who don't realize that all drugs have the potential for mild to serious side effects, see the link below.

http://www.rxlist.com/truvada-side-e...rug-center.htm

[xxxalyssaxxx]

Originally Posted by ck1942

Some well-reasoned thoughts above, and, for those who don't realize that all drugs have the potential for mild to serious side effects, see the link below.

http://www.rxlist.com/truvada-side-e...rug-center.htm

Excellent point! And to expand on that thought, they may be approving it and pushing it now and five years from now there will be fifty national law firms seething to be the ones filing the class action law suit because it's killing everyone that used it or causing some form of irreparable harm.

[KaylaRyder]

Originally Posted by tinylatina

Proper screening, limiting your clientele, playing safe, and taking care of yourself will keep you safe and healthy. If you are so concerned with this topic and PT so much then perhaps it is your own screening process you need to take a look at. If you use your head and conduct your business professionally and safely then there is no need to worry about such topics so much. IMHO

My screening process is just fine, and I do use my head and I conduct my business professionally!! But there is no reason why one shouldn't education themselves on what options are out there.. it never hurts to ask questions, research and be informed!! Perhaps with using your head you will eventually take into consideration my point of view!!

[KaylaRyder]

Originally Posted by ck1942

Some well-reasoned thoughts above, and, for those who don't realize that all drugs have the potential for mild to serious side effects, see the link below.

http://www.rxlist.com/truvada-side-e...rug-center.htm

Great information, thankyou.. xoxox. I tried to post my link but couldn't figure it out, I'm not to computer savy.. I need to educate myself on that..lol