Can I Get HIV If I Swallow?

Posted on Sun, 7 Mar 2021

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Sun, 7 Mar 2021 Answered on

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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

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (-4 hours 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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj