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Can prep h use for sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Preparation H is: Not designed as a lubricant for sexual intercourse.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/3/2020

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Hello had sex on Feb 16th had for test rpr done at 14 days negative did another rpr test at 61 days negative. I took dexco prep 100 mg 8 to 10 hrs after sex for five days 200 mg a day dr said after 8 weeks no need to retest ? Can someone please help?

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What is the process for obtaining Prep? Will it protect against infection via oral sex/swallowing? Thanks?

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Condom slipped off and had brief unprotected anal (me being top) sex with another male. I started prep within 24 hours. How confident that pep works?

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