All Bros playing frequently take note of this STD

[ladodgers]

Originally Posted by blitzkriegg

Thanks for this info. I've read about PrEP and PEP for HIV on Men's clinic websites but this is the first time I've read about Doxy PEP. Asked a Men's clinic doctor about it and it's very cheap - 2 tablets post exposure is all that is required, and 10 tablets cost $25. So that's like $5 for every post exposure. Bought some myself.

The CDC Clinical Guidelines from US says the follows:

"In three large randomized controlled trials, 200 mg of doxycycline taken within 72 hours after sex has been shown to reduce syphilis and chlamydia infections by >70% and gonococcal infections by approximately 50%."

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/rr/rr7302a1.htm

As you have mentioned the protection rate isn't extremely high, but for the price of just $5 it already does a very good job. So I would highly recommend other bros to consider buying this as well. Even with a condom I think this still helps since there's also kissing, BBBJ where exposures can happen.

Bro thanks for this info! I'll probably buy this as well since the price is really cheap - like the cost of a hawker meal nowadays, all for a 70% reduction in infection rate for the common STDs. Only 2 tablets post exposure sounds doable as well. Unlike HIV PEP which requires you to take a tablet for 28 days. I checked with my doctor HIV PEP costs > $2000. Too tedious and too expensive.

Also appreciate all the quotes and links from government sources you always provide. Always better to read from these reputable sources like CDC and MOH, there's just too much hearsay being thrown around for critical info like this.

[shimasu]

Have been thinking to go for a check soon.. tried Googling and undecided..

Any good reco pls?

Sg one can. JB one also can.

Maybe JB one can reco the clinic/hospital that comes with comprehensive checks? I may even go for bigger package including regular health checks on top of the hiv checks. if nearby got mall or even place to chiong even better

[Dmanz]

Originally Posted by PraetorianGuard

Hi Hazelnut, hope you are well. My SO wants to update you on something and she hopes you don’t mind.

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) falls into 2 protocols. Either "Daily PrEP" or on demand PrEP, medically known as "Event Based Dosing". Both methods have pros and cons.

For daily PrEP the dosing guideline for hetrosexual (guy/girl) sex is:

• Take 1 tablet every day, at the same time each day. Wait 7 days after you start taking it before you have sex.

• If you want to start taking daily PrEP but might have sex within the first 7 days, take 2 tablets at least 2 hours before you have sex. Then continue to take 1 tablet each day.

Do not to miss your dose but if that does happen, you must have taken at least 6 daily doses in the past week. to be covered. Also, If you have had vaginal/frontal sex, take your daily dose for 7 more days after the last time you had sex.

For gay, bi, transgender, or have medical conditions where you are taking daily medications, speak to your own doctor before starting.


For on demand PrEP she wants to make clear this is only recommended for anal sex and NOT vaginal sex. The dosing guideline for this is:

• take 2 tablets between 2 and 24 hours before having anal sex
• take 1 tablet 24 hours later
• take 1 tablet 24 hours after that
• If you're continuing to have sex over a period of time, carry on taking 1 pill every 24 hours until you have not had sex for 2 days.

She strongly recommends anyone thinking of buying PrEP meds in JB or Thailand to speak your or a doctor first. Make sure the doctor knows about PrEP by asking them. You may need to let them give you your first course and check your blood panel to rule out any underlying conditions that would make taking PrEP unsuitable for you. Then you can safely buy the meds in JB or Thailand.

This is not individual medical advice but general information for anyone considering PrEP.

Have a good Sunday everyone!

Hmm.. did not know need to take 7 days before.
Doctor only told me 2-2 on demand is fine.

On demand 2-7 also not recommended?

[Zeus12345]

Can I ask bros here for recommendations? Local or in JB.
Have never done a STD check and would like to do one soon.
Best if the clinic provides a full checkup.
Thanks in advance.