Although the chances of cis women contracting HIV is statistically lower, this doesn’t mean it’s 0. In fact, Latine and Black women and girls also experience disproportionately high rates of HIV as well…

I’ve picked up a ton of info about sexual health and PrEP since joining the team (my bosses are all PrEP experts. I’m still learning). So, I know things about PrEP and sexual health—I should be on PrEP, right?

Well, I’m not.

“I feel like most POC communities are and to be more on the conservative side when it comes to sexual health or like taking a pill. [For] that part, I just selectively tell people about me being on PrEP… That's another benefit of the injectable’s privacy. They don't know. Like, how would you know if I don't tell you?”

Most people, when you ask them about sexual health, assume you’re talking about whether or not you have STIs or if you use condoms.