Guys pressuring me to take PrEP

Dear JT, It’s smart being cautious with your body when it comes to keeping yourself safe. While PrEP is a fantastic breakthrough in the prevention of HIV, it can still have side effects for some people.

There are also many sexually transmitted diseases that PreP does not protect against that can have serious impacts on your health. PreP or not, condoms are an important part of keeping yourself safe during sex.

Peer pressure and the fear of missing out can make sticking to our principals difficult sometimes, and yes you might miss opportunities, but I would be more concerned about the consequences of unsafe sex.

The fact is having a strong sense of self and owning your own life decisions is pretty damn sexy, so I’d stick to my guns if I were you.

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