Real Talk: Your Power to Prevent HIV

Whether you're in a relationship, dating, or just figuring things out, knowing your HIV status and staying informed is one of the smartest things you can do for your health.

Get Tested

HIV Prevention with PrEP

What if my Test is Positive?

If you're sexually active, getting tested for HIV and other STIs is essential. It’s quick, confidential, and can give you peace of mind and the power to protect yourself.

Free or low-cost clinics offer confidential testing—no judgment, just care.

👉 Find a testing site near you: https://gettested.cdc.gov/ and https://together.takemehome.org/

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a once-daily pill or long-acting injection that lowers your chance of getting HIV through sex - by 99% -or by injection drug use.

PrEP is safe, effective, and covered by most insurance plans, including Medicaid.

If your HIV test is negative and you think you might be at risk of future exposure to HIV – or if you have had other sexually transmitted infections - PrEP could be right for you.

👉 Find a PrEP provider near you: https://preplocator.org/

👉 Learn more about how it works: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/prevention/prep.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

Having a positive HIV test is NOT the end of the story. Today’s treatments are not only very easy to take, but they also help you live a long, healthy life - and they protect your partners from acquiring HIV.

👉 Explore local services for HIV, STI care, and more: https://locator.hiv.gov/

You’ll also find resources for: Free/low-cost HIV & STI testing, At-home test kits, HIV PrEP & PEP, Mental health & substance use support, Housing assistance, Access to condoms and more.

Sexual health is self-care.

Whether you’re learning, dating, or just looking out for yourself—you deserve access to the right info, tools, and support.