The primary goal of the PrEP SQUAD project is to educate men who love and have s*x with men about the best ways to stop the spread of HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections in our community. The use of the daily PrEP pill combined with proper condom use is the most effective way to prevent yourself from becoming infected with the HIV virus. The use of a properly fitting latex or polyurethan
e condom along with plenty of silicone or water based l**e is the only way to prevent infection with common s*xually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia during s*xual activity. Vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV are available to prevent against these common STDs and are recommended for all men who have s*x with men (HPV, men 26 and under). A mutually monogamous s*xual relationship, where both partners have been tested for all STDs and neither partner has any type of s*xual relations (oral or a**l) outside the primary relationship, is the safest situation to be in with respect to becoming infected with a new STD. Sexual abstinence is the only way to be 100% sure you won't ever get an STD. Other goals of the PrEP SQUAD project include encouraging our community's adoption of safer s*x strategies, including use of daily PrEP pills, as well as connecting men who have s*x with men to the health care providers that are familiar with their unique s*xual health needs.
