{"id":13942,"date":"2025-01-23T17:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/prep-2\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T13:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T12:10:57","slug":"prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/prep\/","title":{"rendered":"PrEP in Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list anchormenu\">\n<li><a href=\"#wie\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#wie\">How to take PrEP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#was\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#was\">What is PrEP?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#richtig\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#richtig\">Is PrEP right for me?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wo\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#wo\">Where to get PrEP in Berlin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#solo\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#ohneverschreibung\">PrEP without prescription?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"tag beforeh2\">updated<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wie\"><strong>How to take PrEP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group legend\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"26\" class=\"wp-image-13847\" style=\"width: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_legend_day-2.png\" alt=\"\"\/> = 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"26\" class=\"wp-image-13845\" style=\"width: 22px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_legend_safe-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/> = You&#8217;re protected from HIV here if you follow through with the subsequent lock-in period<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prep-container is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prep1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/prep_web_cis3-1024x201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_cis3-1024x201.png 1024w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_cis3-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_cis3-768x151.png 768w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_cis3-150x29.png 150w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_cis3-480x94.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0.1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40.9%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Start your HIV protection<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Take 2 pills at once<\/strong> and <strong>wait 2 hours<\/strong> before having sex (max. 24 hrs)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stay protected<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take <strong>1 pill daily<\/strong> and repeat as desired<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:31.9%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>After sex, lock it in<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Make sure you keep taking <strong>1 pill daily<\/strong> until <strong>2 days<\/strong> after sex<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0.1%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prep2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/prep_web_extra-1024x201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_extra-1024x201.png 1024w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_extra-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_extra-768x151.png 768w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_extra-150x29.png 150w, https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/wp-content\/uploads\/prep_web_extra-480x94.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group prep2desc\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>After sex involving your vagina, neovagina or front hole:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To lock in your protection, make sure you keep taking <strong>1 pill daily<\/strong> until <strong>7 days<\/strong> after sex<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This information is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bashh.org\/resources\/126\/bhivabashh_guideline_on_the_use_of_hiv_preexposure_prophylaxis_2024_draft_out_for_consultation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bashh.org\/resources\/126\/bhivabashh_guideline_on_the_use_of_hiv_preexposure_prophylaxis_2024_draft_out_for_consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest data<\/a> (01\/2025). Previous recommendations have been simplified and unified. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"was\"><strong>What is PrEP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is, in addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/condoms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"138\">condoms<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/treatment-as-prevention\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"134\">protection through therapy<\/a>, effective protection against HIV infection when used correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>PrEP is the precautionary intake of a drug that is also used in HIV therapy, before and after sex.<\/p>\n\n<p>PrEP protects you against HIV, but not against other <a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/sexually-transmitted-infections\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"312\">sexually transmitted infections (STIs)<\/a>. If you have a PrEP prescription, you will usually also be tested for STIs every 3 months.  <\/p>\n\n<p>PrEP is only available on prescription and should be used under medical supervision. The statutory health insurance companies cover the costs. You only have to pay a co-payment of \u20ac10 per 3-month pack. Not all private health insurance companies cover the costs of treatment and medication.    <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"richtig\"><strong>Is PrEP right for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>In principle, PrEP can be considered as a method of protection against HIV for any sexually active person.<\/p>\n\n<p>A counselling session can clarify whether this method is right for you and what requirements you need to fulfil for it to work and for you to tolerate it. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/hiv-aids-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an HIV\/PrEP counselling centre<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/gesund.bund.de\/suchen\/aerztinnen-und-aerzte\/vorauswahl-hiv-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PrEP-practice<\/a> directly. <\/p>\n\n<p>A number of medical examinations must be carried out before a prescription can be issued. This is checked: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your HIV status:<\/strong> You can only take PrEP if you are HIV-negative &#8211; otherwise this could make future HIV treatment more difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether a <strong>hepatitis B<\/strong> infection is present, as this can worsen after discontinuation of PrEP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your kidney values<\/strong>, as PrEP could reduce kidney function. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Side effects<\/strong> occur only rarely &#8211; possible side effects include nausea or vomiting, but also dizziness, headaches or skin rashes. You can also ask questions about this during your medical consultation. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wo\"><strong>Where to get PrEP in Berlin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>You can get PrEP from doctors who have a special licence for this &#8211; these are primarily <strong>HIV specialist practices<\/strong>: You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/gesund.bund.de\/suchen\/aerztinnen-und-aerzte\/vorauswahl-hiv-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search for PrEP practices throughout Germany<\/a> at the Ministry of Health:<\/p>\n\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/gesund.bund.de\/suchen\/aerztinnen-und-aerzte\/vorauswahl-hiv-prep\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gesund.bund.de\/suchen\/aerztinnen-und-aerzte\/vorauswahl-hiv-prep\">Find a PrEP specialist<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Access for people <strong>without insurance cover<\/strong> is available in Berlin at <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpoint-bln.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Checkpoint BLN<\/a> and at the municipal <em>centre for sexual health<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/ba-friedrichshain-kreuzberg\/politik-und-verwaltung\/aemter\/gesundheitsamt\/zentrum-fuer-sexuelle-gesundheit-und-familienplanung\/artikel.833280.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/ba-mitte\/politik-und-verwaltung\/aemter\/gesundheitsamt\/zentren\/artikel.1223624.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Mitte<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solo\"><strong>PrEP without prescription?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>We advise you not to take PrEP without medical supervision &#8211; for example, by having someone give you some pills or by buying them online.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you still want to take it, for example because no other HIV prevention method is an option in a particular situation, then please note: You must <strong>be sure in advance that you are currently HIV-negative<\/strong> &#8211; otherwise taking PrEP could make it more difficult to treat the HIV infection later on.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/hiv-tests\/\">Counselling centres can also provide<\/a> the accompanying PrEP tests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PrEP (pre-exposure-prophylaxis) is an effectice protection against HIV infection when used correctly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":13731,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151],"tags":[152,1064],"class_list":["post-13942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-en-2","tag-hiv-en","tag-safer-sex-3-0-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13942"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13947,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13942\/revisions\/13947"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sidekicks.berlin\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}