Is PrEP for me?

Take our Quiz below to find out if PrEP is right for you, and test your knowledge with our True or False questions

If you would prefer to talk to a medical professional about PrEP, you can find a list of sexual health services within Lancashire here. If you do not live in Lancashire, you can find a full list of sexual health clinics across the UK on the NHS website.

PrEP Quiz

Do you have condomless sex?

With the exception of with a long-term partner, where you have both had sexual health screenings.

Are you from a Black African background?

Do you have multiple partners?

Does your current partner have multiple partners?

Do you have the choice to use condoms in your relationship?

Do you have a HIV positive partner, who is currently detectable?

Have you had a sexually transmitted bacterial infection within the last year?

Such as chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis

Do you use injectable drugs?

Do you have sex with someone who injects drugs?

Do you go to Chemsex parties?

Are you a sex worker?

False


PrEP is for anyone who is at risk of HIV. You can be gay, straight, bisexual, female, male or trans and take PrEP.

False


PrEP can be taken without fear of addiction.

True


People who are pregnant can take PrEP.

False


There are many different ways of taking PrEP. However, taking it everyday is the most effective and is what we would recommend.

True


PrEP can cause headaches and stomach cramps, but these are rare and usually pass after a week

True


PrEP is currently only available from sexual health clinics.

False


PrEP only protects from HIV. If you are having condomless sex, we would recommend regular testing.

True


At over 99% effective, PrEP is a powerful addition to the toolbox of sexual health.