health STD & AIDS

[vanderboy]

3 hours ago, mondae said:

anyone a PrEP taker here? magkano damage nyo. i'm super tempted to take it as someone that does raw frequently. yun lang, im trying to find the cheapest option to take PrEP para lang to prevent STD o AIDS

I was taking KOCITAF which is considered as PrEP sometimes but primarily for PEP about a month ago.. I think I spent around 4+ to nearly 5k for that from Dr. GC Yang.

Have you tried inquiring with love yourself?

As someone who also enjoys the raw experience every now and then.. you might want to consider the following to reduce your chances of getting an STD:

1. Reduce the number of sexual partners you have - preferably you have a limited set of regulars that don't go raw with every single person they do it with.(careful and discerning)

2. Regular testing for you and them - HIV, Syph, CT, NG, Hepa B & C, & other UTIs. (I can't really reco regular HSV screening - best to ask ur doc)

3. Open communication if they do go raw with others if possible.

4. Consider providing yourself and your roster PrEP.

5. Consider taking Doxy PEP - if/when necessary.

6. Consult with your trusted physician about your sexual habits and what you can do to reduce your risks.

7. Get vaccinated for Hepa B and HPV.

Stopping this habit is challenging, so better to just make smarter choices about it.

The steps mentioned above aren't cheap but this hobby of ours also isn't.

[mondae]

23 hours ago, roxascity12345 said:

I think PrEP won't save you from STDs. It is intended for HIV only.

ah shucks, tama ka, my bad. HIV lang si PrEP, but STDs like chlam, gono, and syph, kaya parin ma-infect. though, those three STDs are curable din if ever, unlike HIV na permanent forever

best to get tested & have the girl get tested nalang rin haha

[mondae]

20 hours ago, vanderboy said:

I was taking KOCITAF which is considered as PrEP sometimes but primarily for PEP about a month ago.. I think I spent around 4+ to nearly 5k for that from Dr. GC Yang.

Have you tried inquiring with love yourself?

As someone who also enjoys the raw experience every now and then.. you might want to consider the following to reduce your chances of getting an STD:

1. Reduce the number of sexual partners you have - preferably you have a limited set of regulars that don't go raw with every single person they do it with.(careful and discerning)

2. Regular testing for you and them - HIV, Syph, CT, NG, Hepa B & C, & other UTIs. (I can't really reco regular HSV screening - best to ask ur doc)

3. Open communication if they do go raw with others if possible.

4. Consider providing yourself and your roster PrEP.

5. Consider taking Doxy PEP - if/when necessary.

6. Consult with your trusted physician about your sexual habits and what you can do to reduce your risks.

7. Get vaccinated for Hepa B and HPV.

Stopping this habit is challenging, so better to just make smarter choices about it.

The steps mentioned above aren't cheap but this hobby of ours also isn't.

damn, thanks for this. 5k, pero monthly ba? cause we always have to take a pill prior to the deed diba?

i actually talked to the doctor in one of the love yourself branches, while taking my three STD tests. she just told me about the potential costs, how it works, and the pills

[vanderboy]

16 hours ago, mondae said:

damn, thanks for this. 5k, pero monthly ba? cause we always have to take a pill prior to the deed diba?

i actually talked to the doctor in one of the love yourself branches, while taking my three STD tests. she just told me about the potential costs, how it works, and the pills

You'd probably get it cheaper at loveyourself with a different brand.

Also, beware the side effects.

[mondae]

On 8/7/2025 at 9:29 AM, vanderboy said:

You'd probably get it cheaper at loveyourself with a different brand.

Also, beware the side effects.

oo yeah, i'm a fellow "visitor" of loveyourself 🤣 kasi test test ako monthly or bi-monthly as a risk taker hahaha

for side effects, alam ko mas malala sa babae, especially if they're already taking other things. for men, maybe puking if my stomach's weak, pero still better than life long HIVs