The effect of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on negotiating casual sex between gay men: disclosure, assumptions, and communication

Johann Kolstee, Garrett Prestage, Steven Philpot, Benjamin Bavinton, Mohamed Hammoud, Phillip Keen, Martin Holt With the rapid uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia, norms and expectations about discussion and disclosure of HIV status may have changed. Many participants assumed their partners would find information about their HIV status or PrEP use on their online profiles or that partners would ask, if necessary. Building a stronger, shared understanding among gay men that disclosure and discussion no longer automatically occur before sexual encounters may be useful.

Source: Sexual Health - December 13, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Johann Kolstee Garrett Prestage Steven Philpot Benjamin Bavinton Mohamed Hammoud Phillip Keen Martin Holt Source Type: research