4 Easy Ways so you can be #SaferNow

By LoveYourself Communications

Moving through the eighth month of the community quarantine, many are still vigilant in protecting one another from COVID-19. Consistency, really is the key in preventing the further rise of cases in the country. Throughout 2020 however, it is important to remain responsive in reducing risk of HIV infection. On August 2020, National HIV Prevention Month introduced HIV Combination Prevention, a collection of methods that can be used in conjunction with each other to prevent HIV infection. Aside from wearing your face mask, physical distancing, and staying at home there are many other ways we can be Safer Now from the twin pandemic.

Condoms and Lube

Condoms and water-based lubricant are as classic as cookies and milk! Found in groceries, convenience stores, and even some hospitality establishments, they're easy to find and simple to use. Great thing is 

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is like your everyday armor you put on your body to protect yourself from HIV infection. Although not effective against other sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea. Taking just one small pill a day combined with condoms and lubricants is a triple threat against HIV!

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

When you find yourself in an unexpected situation, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis is your emergency pill regimen to prevent HIV infection. So whether the condom breaks, you accidentally pricked yourself, or you weren't on PrEP, PEP is here to help. In case of emergency, PEP can be your savior from an unfavorable predicament. 

Treatment as Prevention

When a person living with HIV consistently takes their treatment regimen, they gain the power prevent HIV infection in their partners when they reach and undetectable status. With the power of treatment, people living with HIV can maintain this power. Combined with condoms and lube, and PrEP for the seronegative partner, likelihood of transmission is as close to zero as possible!

There's not only one way we can manage the twin pandemic. It's important that are mindful of our actions so we can assess our risk with our behavior. With the right tools, we can choose our perfect combination to be Safer Now.