PrEP Isn’t “Not for Women”
Starting PrEP is protection for me and my family. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent HIV—yet it’s still widely seen as something “for gay men,” not women. That misconception leaves many women uninformed, unprotected, and excluded from a life-saving option. This belief comes from early public health messaging that centered men, combined with healthcare systems that often underestimate women’s HIV risk , especially black women. Women are...