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Can I Get HIV If I Swallow?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Question: If I'm on PrEP and having sex with a HIV pos but hes undetectable, can get HIV if I swallow, and I'm the bottom
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are protected if taking it correctly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If you are taking PrEP you are highly protected if you are taking it correctly every day.
If you are bottom and swallowing you may need at least 7 days of PrEP therapy to be protected.
So as a conclusion if you are on PrEP and taking medications every day you may be protected during sex.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Can I Get HIV If I Swallow?

Brief Answer: You are protected if taking it correctly. Detailed Answer: Hello, If you are taking PrEP you are highly protected if you are taking it correctly every day. If you are bottom and swallowing you may need at least 7 days of PrEP therapy to be protected. So as a conclusion if you are on PrEP and taking medications every day you may be protected during sex. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.