leatherkinkster

I get my PrEP from an ID doc.  Initially she required a referral from my primary care physician.  At my last visit with the ID doc, I asked if they still needed referrals, and she said no.  At this point, they'll see anyone calling about PrEP without any referrals (and that by this point the receptionists know this).  Try calling up a couple of different ID docs on your insurance plan and see if they will prescribe PrEP.  

Anyone going?

From an article published yesterday analysing drug concentrations at seroconversion, 6 of 31 seroconverters had blood concentrations consistent with steady-state daily adherence. Their estimate of protection, with daily dosing, is 91%. Nothing in there about 100% protection when going wild at sex parties!

Can you post a link to the article?

PrEP Reduces HIV Transmission Risk By Up To 99%

"Taking TDF daily 7 days a week yielded tenofovir concentrations high enough to lower HIV risk 99%. Taking TDF 4 days a week yielded concentrations high enough to lower HIV risk 96%. The protection rate slipped to 76% with only 2 doses every week. "

I'm not a statistician nor a medical professional, but everything I've read indicates that no individual who had blood concentrations of Truvada indicative of 7-day dosing became HIV positive during the iPrEx study.

I don't think that "ask me" is just used by guys too chicken shit to get tested. Until HIV status is not stigmatized and used as an item for gossip and/or discrimination, I think it's perfectly legitimate answer. I fully respect poz guys who put that in their profile, but I never hold it against someone who doesn't. Someone's HIV status is nobody's business except their own and their sexual partners'.

All that said, I don't have any respect for guys whose profiles list "Neg" as their HIV status, and then they say they're poz after conversation. Be honest, or don't list it.

I'm getting there. BB has been a major turn-on for quite a while, but I wasn't willing to accept the consequences. Thus far I've only been fucked bare once. In reality, without PrEP, I probably would have gone down the same road eventually..., but at least now I can do it with a safety net

Hey guys,

Just noticed that BBRT now has a "Neg + PrEP" option. Those impacted may want to update their profiles accordingly

Just found this great FAQ about PrEP. With all the questions that seem to come up, this is a good (if basic) resource.

http://betablog.org/prep-burning-questions-answered/

You're confusing PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) with PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis). You take PrEP daily, so that'd be before you engage in risky sex (really before and after since you're continually taking it). PEP is prescribed after a known exposure (within 72 hours after I think) to prevent infection.

Taking pills with yogurt is a very easy way to swallow them too. And definitely look into PrEP

So Joshvers79, do you find that more guys are willing to fuck you and unload inside you if you don't care about your status rather than if you do?

The guy is already poz. Perhaps he's trying to save me from making the same mistakes he's already made. Who knows.

Guys on PrEP, ever experience any assholes? Just had this exchange on BBRT:

Me: Hot pic and profile man!

Asshole: if not poz, you will be soon.....

Me: No, I'm not poz. As my profile states, I'm on PrEP

Asshole: i read it.....keep gambling though

Me: Funny statements coming from someone who says don't be childish in their profile. If you want to have an intelligent conversation about it, I'm all ears. But no need to be an ass

Asshole: oh gosh, man. Childish.....I'm trying to tell you not to gamble on a pill that is proven NOT to be 100% effective, but yet I'm being childish.....oh man, go ahead, keep taking your pill, and getting your hole loaded up with infected sperm....I give you 6 months before you become

HIV+. And when you do, I expect an apology.

Take care man....and good luck.

I mean, I really don't mind an intelligent and informed conversation on the subject, but this really threw me. I mean, even if the effectivity was only 75%, it's better than nothing. Plus, it's certainly better than trusting that guys are neg. Anyone else experience this? What did you do?

Here's the link for Mark S King's article: http://marksking.com/my-fabulous-disease/your-mother-liked-it-bareback/

I think he's very right about the double standard between gay sex and straight sex.

Several years ago (in my late 20s) I was chatting with an older (upper 40s) guy on a fetish website, and we were discussing HIV status. He told me that in his younger days, he was very much a safe sex advocate, but that a few years ago, he stopped worrying about it. The prudent part of me thought this was dumb, but the horny part of me was very turned on at the idea of just giving in and starting to take loads.

And now, about six years later, I find myself in the same situation. I’ve been beating off to bareback porn and stories for years (even some of the chaser stuff). The idea of “letting go” and just letting guys fuck me without discussion of status is a HUGE turn-on. And I find myself making the same decision. To just stop worrying about things. To enjoy sex more and do what turns me on. I’ve decided to go on PrEP to minimize some of the risks, and I really haven’t decided what my actions will be… but here I am doing what I’ve advocated against for years. It’s off-limits… it’s taboo… and so it’s hot.

Since I made the mental decision to start taking loads and to go on PrEP, I’ve had several discussions with friends. Interestingly enough, I’ve discovered that some have made the same decisions recently (both with and without PrEP). Others have been tempted to, but are still holding out.

So what is this… are we all wired to breed and /or get bred? Are we fighting nature? Is this just an internal conflict that we all must grapple with? Are we victims of the repression of sexuality in America? And where does this leave the next generation.

I guess I’m just looking for perspective. How’d we get here? And is our story basically the same (even if the timeline is different)?

Can you please change my name to leatherkinkster?