Prep

If you are HIV-negative, you can take HIV medication as a precaution. This way you can protect yourself from contracting HIV. Our guide summarises the most important information about PrEP.

PREP

In addition to the use of Condoms and the Protection through therapy another method of protection against HIV.

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis.

With this method of protection, you take an HIV medication either daily or around sexual contact.

The method has been scientifically tested and protects gay men from HIV just as well as condoms. However, this only applies if applied according to certain rules becomes.

Expert video on PrEP

Intake & Prep-Checks

There are two PrEP variants. Some gay men want to take PrEP permanently over a long period of time. Others only want to take it for a short time, for a sex party or a holiday. In both cases, correct intake is necessary for PrEP to work. Regular check-ups are also part of PrEP.

How do I get the Prep?

Since 1 September 2019, statutory health insurance companies have covered the costs of PrEP tablets and associated tests. Trained doctors can prescribe PrEP for you.

Further offers

We offer various counselling services. Whether online, by phone or in a live chat: experienced and trained counsellors are available to answer all your questions about HIV, STIs, chemsex and mental well-being. You can seek help from the anti-discrimination centre if you have experienced discrimination due to your HIV infection.

Telephone counselling

On this nationwide telephone number, you will receive advice from qualified staff at local AIDS service organisations throughout Germany.