Do Only Sluts Take PrEP?

STI prevention? Yeah, it's crucial, but let's get one thing straight: your boundaries are about what YOU do with your body—not a damn thing to do with telling others how to manage theirs. Whether you're into betting the farm on thin latex, religiously popping meds and vaccinations, or staying on top of regular testing—or, you know, doing ALL OF IT—that's your business. Be straight up with your partners; if their choices don't vibe with what makes you feel safe, guess what? You can walk away. Nobody's forcing you to get down with them.

And while we're at it, can we quit the bullshit calling folks on PrEP or Doxy-Pep 'careless sluts and making all kinds of assumptions about their sexual health. That's exactly why there's a stigma around these meds. People are literally scared to take them because they don't want to deal with that kind of nonsense. PrEP is vital and saves lives by preventing HIV transmission. Which has been plummeting globally and actually raising in the heterosexual community.

So the next time someone tells you they're on PrEP and you feel the urge to drop the old "Oh, you know that doesn't protect against everything else, right?" line—well, no shit, Sherlock. Yes, we fucking know.

Doing everything you can to protect yourself is your choice but it is true that it isn't just about you. The more we all take care of ourselves, the more we protect each other. It's not just smart; it's the responsible thing to do. Whether it's wrapping up, staying on top of your meds, or getting tested regularly and or all of the above, your actions contribute to keeping everyone safer and will always be your choice.