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Five things you should know when using PrEP
As more and more countries work to make PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylactic) available for an affordable price, we thought it would be a good time to look at the pros and cons of people taking PrEP. But first, let’s cover the basics for those who don’t already know what PrEP is. PrEP is a drug that […]
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ADVICE | I had bareback sex, can I get PEP on the NHS?
After having bareback sex, this reader asks what are the options available to getting PEP on the NHS. Dear TGUK, I recently hooked up with a guy I know to be promiscuous, we got drunk and he ended up f**king me bareback and I had some blood down there the next day. I’m desperate to […]
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ADVICE | I had sex a couple of years ago and now I keep on getting ill. Do I have HIV?
A reader tells the doctor that he’s been feeling unwell 3 years after having a sexual encounter with two guys. Doctor Nitin Shori Medical Director of Pharmacy2U.co.uk answers his concerns. Dear Doctor I had sex with 2 guys about 3.5 years ago. Different times just once each both times with latex condom. I have looked up […]
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ADVICE | Can I get HIV from oral sex?
A reader asks our sexual health experts on how easy it is to get HIV from unprotected oral sex. Dear TGUK Me and a former boyfriend had partial sex several months ago. We performed hand jobs on one another and he gave me a blowjob. The blowjob wasn’t long (only four sucks) and I didn’t […]
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ADVICE | Does PrEP stop you getting HIV? Where can I get it from?
This week a reader asks about PrEP, what it does, where to get it and if it’s available on the NHS. Pharmacy2U’s Clinical Governance Pharmacist Phil Day answers the PrEP question. Dear TGUK I’ve heard that there’s a drug that can stop me from getting HIV – Where can I get this? Is it […]
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ADVICE | Can I Get HIV From Sharing A Bath?
One reader asks our sexual health expert Jose Perez De La Cruz, whether he is at risk of getting HIV from sharing a bath. Dear TGUK, Â I recently stayed at someone’s house in the morning I had a bath before I left. I didn’t know at the time (nor did he), but the lad has […]
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ADVICE | He Has HIV, Should I Call It Off?
This week, sexual health expert Jose Perez de la Cruz, answers a reader’s question about a potential new boyfriend, who is HIV positive and is worried about having a sexual relationship with him. Hey there, I’ve met a really cute guy recently at a bar and we made out and he’s incredibly sexy and we […]
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ADVICE | I Was Drunk And He Barebacked Me Can I Get PEP?
In our latest letter to our online clinic, one reader asks about getting PEP or Post-exposure prophylaxis after having bareback sex. Dear TGUK, I recently hooked up with a guy I know to be promiscuous, we got drunk and he ended up f**king me bareback and I had some blood down there the next day. […]
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ADVICE | I Had An Unprotected Blowjob: Can I get HIV?
A young reader asks if he can catch HIV from a quick blowjob from an ex. Dear TGUK Me and a former boyfriend had partial sex several months ago. We performed hand jobs on one another and he gave me a blowjob. The blowjob wasn’t long (only four sucks) and I didn’t cum. However, as […]