PrEP is designed to help protect any person – regardless of sexual orientation – from HIV transmission. While some people are at more risk than others due to lifestyle choices or other practices, there is a common misconception that your risk of HIV transmission is higher or lower depending on your sexual orientation or preferred sexual position. It is important that everyone takes the proper precautions to protect themselves from HIV transmission. However, only 35% of gay and bisexual males who were at high-risk of HIV transmission were taking the medication. According to a recent study, the number of gay and bisexual males taking PrEP increased by 500% from 2014 to 2017. Nearly 70% of people living with HIV are homosexual and bisexual men – and thankfully the use of PrEP for HIV prevention is increasing among this group.
