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Should the Positive Community be advocates for sexual health?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Athens, GA

This is directed towards our veteran survivors. Should we encourage our heterosexual friends, especially ones over 40, to get tested and get on prep or is this too sensitive for them to hear?

Asking for some friends....

July 2, 2025
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A myHIVteam Member

Honestly, most people aren’t trying to hear anything unless they’re faced with it. They think they’re invincible I know cause I was like that. So I think yes we should have open lines of communication about those subjects. But I don’t know about pushing information onto people that don’t want it.

July 2, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I'd only recommend prep to someone that was actively seeing someone with HIV. Or someone that lived a very high-risk lifestyle. Raw sex is done at your own risk. Regardless of what you're taking.

July 2, 2025
myHIVteam

Yes, advocating for sexual health is important for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Many people incorrectly believe HIV only affects certain groups, which can be dangerous. This misconception may prevent people from getting tested when they should.

Being an advocate helps normalize HIV testing, PrEP, and Show Full Answer

Yes, advocating for sexual health is important for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Many people incorrectly believe HIV only affects certain groups, which can be dangerous. This misconception may prevent people from getting tested when they should.

Being an advocate helps normalize HIV testing, PrEP, and antiretroviral therapy while fighting stigma. You can educate others about HIV facts and correct myths when they come up in conversation. When discussing PrEP with heterosexual friends, you can explain that it's recommended for anyone who:
- Has multiple partners
- Sometimes has unprotected sex
- Has a partner whose HIV status is unknown
- Has a partner who is HIV-positive
- Is trying to conceive with an HIV-positive partner

While these conversations may feel uncomfortable at first, they're crucial for public health. Encourage friends to speak with their healthcare providers about their individual risk factors and testing needs.

July 2, 2025

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