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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP for short, is a medicine that can prevent people from contracting HIV. This medication is taken by people who don’t have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) but are at high risk for being exposed, or coming into contact with, the virus. 

PrEP blocks the enzymes, or proteins in the blood, that allow HIV to multiply. To block these enzymes, you must build up enough PrEP in your bloodstream. Once PrEP has reached a certain level in your bloodstream, it can prevent HIV from replicating in your body.

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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Post-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PEP for short, is a medicine that can prevent people from contracting HIV. It can be used in emergency situations by people who don’t already have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) but may have recently been exposed to HIV. PEP can prevent HIV from spreading through your body after a possible HIV exposure. PEP should be taken within 72 hours of a potential exposure. The sooner you start PEP, the more effective it is at protecting against an HIV infection. 

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How can I put on a condom if I can't retract my foreskin when I'm erect?

I believe I have a mild case of phimosis. When my penis is not erect, I can retract my foreskin all the way back to reveal the glans. However, when I have a full erection, it is impossible to retract the foreskin to that extent. I can only retract it to reveal the slit and top part of the penis. Due to this problem, I have a question about condom use. I'm still a virgin, so I have never experienced intercourse using a condom. When I read the instructions on how to use a condom, they almost always instruct you to retract the foreskin completely if you are not circumcised. Since I cannot retract the foreskin while erect, is it still possible to use a condom without retracting the foreskin, and will this complication affect slippage of the condom or sensation problems during intercourse? On a side note, why is it recommended to retract the foreskin fully before putting on the condom? Thank you in advance.

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