PrEP stands for “Pre-exposure Prophylaxis” and is a measure
that has recently been approved for HIV- individuals to take, that are at a
high risk of contracting HIV, to lower the risk of them contracting HIV. Whether
it is from being very sexually active or for those who are negative and in a
relationship with someone who is positive.
I bring up PrEP (which the medication given is Truvada)
because, although I am not at this current time in a relationship with an HIV+
guy, I am in love with an HIV+ guy. He is in love with me too.
We are not
officially together, because I believe we are both afraid that the other won’t be
around a year from now. Taking the step to get on this medication is my way of
showing him that I am dedicated. I want to be around here a year from now… even
10 years from now.
As a gay man, I think the idea of having a medication that
can lower the risk of catching HIV is amazing! As a gay man, I love the fact
that there have been so many advances in medicine that can extend the lives of
HIV+ individuals to normal a length.
I am negative. I get tested every 3 months and recommend
everyone do so! Especially those who deal with sex addiction, as I do. Let’s get serious for a moment, okay? Being that we are gay
MEN, are we not horny a lot, if not all of the time. It’s time we accept the
fact that we are all horny too much for our own good.
I mean I am 24 and my numbers are in the 100’s! There are many
reasons as to why I have had sex with some many different guys, but you can
read about that another time.
I’m sure a lot of you are reading this thinking, “Damn ‘in
the 100’s’? You’re a whore!” And you’re right, partially. But now I’m not, I
have dealt with my demons and bottles that have caused me to think I need to have
sex a lot to feel wanted.
Since you’re probably reading this and thinking negatively
about me, I am writing this and thinking are you able to judge me? Are you
perfect? Have you had sex with one person and only that one person? Have you
only had sex with your boyfriends? If that’s so, answer this question for
yourself, have you had many boyfriends? And how many people have they had sex
with? Once you think of it like that, it gets somewhat scary doesn’t it?
That is why I think Truvada for negative people is an
AMAZING idea! Now it’s not 100% a guarantee to keep you from becoming positive.
That’s because nothing in the medical field (which I work in) is 100% every
time. Every medication works and affects each person differently.
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However, isn't it worth a try? I’m sure at least one of you is
like me, in love with someone who is positive while you’re negative or vice
versa. I think this drug is worth it, so should you.
If you want to look into it, the CDC has lots of information
about it, but a couple of specific links you can check out our:
You can also check out my blog at http://realmidwestgay.blogspot.com
to see how my experience with it goes when I get started.
Thanks for reading everyone! Have a great day, a blessed
holidays, be safe, and don’t forget to tell your loved ones you love them every
day!
Written by ~Walter Moore
