“I tested negative for about 3 months after becoming infected. I was very sick for most of the summer. I even went to the emergency room with a high fever, but I still tested negative. It wasn’t until august that it was finally revealed that I had been infected. In a way I wasn’t that surprised, given how sick I had been all summer. But it was still very upsetting. It definitely changed my life.
Today, I have a much greater appreciation for my health. My experience with the infection has shown me how strong, yet fragile the human body can be. I take Triumeq once a day.
I think the introduction of PrEP has strongly affected my life. It has made having HIV less stigmatized and feared by potential lovers. I welcome the sense of sexual freedom it brings. Though, I do worry that it may lead to an increase in other STIs. But, for the most part, it has brought a sense of security.”
David, 32, undetectable. Harlem, NYC. Personal Trainer